The US city of Portland has started the New Year with what was claimed to be a “riot” as police and protesters clashed over a simmering outrage against police violence and racial discrimination against people of color in the country.

The Portland Police declare 'riot' as US President Donald Trump threatens to send in National Guard.

Lebanon's interior and municipalities minister blames recent violent street protests on foreign meddling and funding, vowing to sue those blocking roads during the riots.

Riots and looting break out in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart, with several police officers sustaining serious injuries.

A senior Iranian lawmaker says a total of 230 people were killed in the 2019 riots over fuel price hikes.

Venezuela’s chief prosecutor says a prison director and five soldiers will be charged for their role in the death of 47 inmates during a prison riot in the Latin American country.