Protests around the world: crowds mass in Iraq, Chile, Lebanon, West Bank, Bolivia and Algeria

Some of the gatherings turned violent as citizens took to the streets this weekend

A Palestinian demonstrator throws stones during clashes with Israeli troops in the West Bank village of Soreef, near Hebron. EPA

A Palestinian demonstrator throws stones during clashes with Israeli troops in the West Bank village of Soreef, near Hebron. EPA

Nov 16, 2019

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