DEVELOPING: Masked gunmen open fire at Iraqi protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds, security officials say.
Masked gunmen opened fire at Iraqi protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds, security officials said, in one of the deadliest single attacks on protesters since anti-government demonstrations erupted earlier this month.
Amid a clampdown by security forces, it was difficult to piece together what exactly prompted the attack although eyewitnesses told The Associated Press that masked gunmen opened fire on the camp. There were differing accounts and death tolls and details were still emerging. The protests across Iraq, leaderless and largely spontaneous, have been met with bullets and tear gas by security forces from the first day.
"We saw masked men dressed all in black and they fired live bullets toward the square," the protester said."People fell dead and wounded right next to me. We tried to escape but when we fled into the alleys we ran into moving checkpoints set up by these forces. They arrested people and searched their phones for video of what had happened."
The demonstrations have erupted in Shiite-majority areas and have been directed at the Shiite-dominated government and Shiite political parties and militias, many of which are supported by neighboring Iran.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
18 killed in attack against protesters in Iraq's KarbalaIraqi security forces open fire at protesters in Shiite holy city of Karbala, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds, officials say.
Consulte Mais informação »
Attack on protesters kills 18, wounds hundreds in Karbala: Iraqi officialsIt was not immediately clear who was behind the overnight attack, and protesters said they did not know whether the masked gunmen were riot police, special forces or militias. Around 240 anti-government protester have been killed this month.
Consulte Mais informação »
HSBC to 'remodel' after profits plunge 18%HSBC cited 'challenging market conditions' and 'ongoing economic uncertainty' for a slump in its European and American business units.
Consulte Mais informação »
Apollo agrees to buy 18% stake in Athene in deal valued at about $1.55 billionAthene Holding Ltd. , a retirement services company, said Monday it has reached an agreement with Apollo Global Management Inc. under which Apollo will acquire an 18% stake in Athene in a deal valued at about $1.55 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Apollo will acquire about 35.5 million common shares of Athene, boosting its stake in the company to about 35%. The deal includes about 7.5 million Athene shares that will be exchanged for $350 million of cash, valued at $46.20 a share, or a 10% premium over the closing market price on October 25. It will acquire another roughly 28.0 million Athene shares for a 2.3% premium for a stake of about 7% in Apollo's operating group entities, valued at about $1.2 billion based on the closing price of Apollo's Class A common shares on October 25. As part of the deal, Athene will amend its bylaws to eliminate its multi-class structure, converting Class B shares to Class A shares, and converting Class M shares to Class A shares plus warrants to purchase Class A shares. Athene's board has approved an additional $600 million to its share repurchase authorization. Apollo will have the right to add five directors to Athene's 15-member board once the deal closes. Athene shares rose 1.2% in premarket trade and are up 5.5% in 2019, while the S&P 500 has gained 21%.
Consulte Mais informação »
Europe's largest lender HSBC says pre-tax profits dropped 18% year over yearOn an adjusted basis, HSBC said its pre-tax profit fell 12% to $5.3 billion. Analysts predicted HSBC's pre-tax profit to drop 11% to $5.3 billion for the quarter, Reuters reported.
Consulte Mais informação »