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Protest calls in Pakistan after ex-PM Imran Khan shot in shin
A day after a bullet wounded former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan while he was leading “a long march” to the capital, his party announced country-wide protests on Friday afternoon. Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder from Islamabad, Pakistan. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News…
Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan shot in leg at protest march
Islamabad, Pakistan – Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has sustained a bullet injury in his leg after shots were fired at a rally in Gujranwala. Azhar Mashwani, an official with Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party confirmed to Al Jazeera, that the politician was shot in the leg but was not in danger. Khan was leading a protest march to the capital, Islamabad, demanding…
Biden gets updated COVID booster shot, urges Americans to do the same
President Biden on Tuesday urged Americans to seek out updated COVID-19 booster shots, as he received his own dose at a White House event. Mr. Biden, who was joined by top federal health officials and the leaders of some of nation’s largest pharmacy chains, also touted an array of new efforts announced by the companies to accelerate shots and curb the virus. Watch his remarks….
At least 15 shot dead in South Africa bar – BBC News
At least 15 people have been shot dead in a bar in the South African township of Soweto, police say. Police said gunmen entered the Orlando East tavern in the early hours of Sunday morning and started firing randomly at a group of young people. The victims are believed to be between 19 and 35 years old. It comes soon after the death of 21…
Japan's ex-leader Shinzo Abe dies after being shot at during speech – BBC News
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, 67, has died in hospital after he was shot at a political event in southern Japan, according to local media. Mr Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning. He immediately collapsed and was rushed to the nearest hospital. Security officials at the scene tackled the gunman, and…
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe dies at age 67 after being shot at a campaign event
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on July 8, 2022, after he was shot during an election campaign event in Nara, Japan. Police arrested a 41-year-old man who was reportedly a former military serviceman and used a “home-made gun” in the suspected attack. Abe was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister and remained politically active. Related story:…