08-07-2017 12:51 via yahoo.com

Clashes as Indian Kashmir marks key anniversary

Government forces threw tear gas and clashed with stone-throwing protesters in Indian Kashmir on Saturday, as the volatile Himalayan region marked the anniversary of a hugely popular rebel leader's death.Thousands of troops have fanned out across Indian-administered Kashmir, where authorities have imposed a widespread curfew and cut off all internet services after separatist leaders called for a week of demonstrations.Disputed Kashmir has seen an explosion of protests against Indian rule since g
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