The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. A viral video of Protestants burning a Bible in Portland may have been reinforced as part of a Russian disinformation campaign. In the video, a couple of Protestants appear …
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Portland, Oregon A riot was again declared by authorities Sunday night in Portland as Protestants marched to a police union building, blocked a road and set off dumpster fires as officials worked to quell night riots in Oregon’s largest city step. The protest was almost over when it started outside …
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The police station building inside Portland, Oregon, was set on fire Saturday night, leading police to declare a call and resolve the area. Federal authorities left the city in late July after weeks of violent clashes between them and Protestants, and local leaders have hoped for peace after the federal …
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A fire in a police union building by a small group of Protestants in Portland last night prompted authorities to declare the situation raped and then use flashbang ammunition and smoke canisters to force hundreds away from the area. The Oregon City Renovation destroyed demonstrations in Portland this weekend as …
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The first night of Black Lives Matter protests in Portland since federal officials agreed to leave the city appeared to be peaceful, according to local reporters on the ground. Gov. Kate Brown, who said the presence of federal agencies in the city had caused more violence and turmoil, struck a …
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