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U.N. troops open fire on mobs of protesters in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, killing at least two people. The conflict stems from anger over the rebel capture of Bukavu, an eastern border city. Crowds took to the streets, accusing the United Nations of allowing the takeover. Rioters also burned buildings and attacked U.N. and other aid compounds across the country. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports.

Tens of thousands of people protested the far right in cities across Germany on Saturday, attending events with slogans such as "Never Again is Now," "Against Hate" and "Defend Democracy."

Protesters gathered around the country Saturday. And while the demonstrations were largely peaceful, tensions erupted in Minnesota and Louisiana.

Tensions in Venezuela continue to escalate, and protests against President Nicolas Maduro show no sign of slowing down. Rachel Martin talks with Associated Press reporter Hannah Dreier in Caracas.

"I want to encourage the exchange of ideas and work to establish dialogue between law enforcement and protesters so that we may implement enduring systemic change," the LA district attorney said.

After weeks of sometimes violent protests, the French government says it's suspending a new gas tax. Critics of the French president say he's been too slow to respond to the grassroots movement.

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who wants to challenge Vladimir Putin for the presidency of Russia, called for the protests. He was detained outside his home before he could make it to a protest.

Former Vice President Joe Biden left his house for the second time in a week to visit the location of protests last night. Posting about the unannounced trip, Biden wrote: "We are a nation in pain."

Israel's Druze citizens held a protest Saturday of a new law stating Israel is the national home of the Jewish people. They're among the religious minorities worried it could lead to discrimination.

Hundreds of police were deployed in southern Beijing Wednesday to quell a large protest after a migrant worker fell to her death at a clothing mall. Police say it was suicide, but there are reports the woman was gang-raped by security guards. Her family is asking for a proper investigation.