The ban that began Jan 1 prohibits the sale or distribution of the bags

The location of the protests are posted just an hour or two in advance, exact spot shared minutes before

Decision taken following unrest in Middle East after Soleimani’s death

His trip was due to focus on trade, defense, intelligence and security issues

Trump administration is trying to deflect accusations that it violated international law

They will help deliver supplies to isolated communities, evacuate people in need, and assist in reopening roads

US president says Soleimani was both 'hated and feared' in Iran and that he should've been 'taken out' years ago

Concerns grow over escalation of regional tensions after air raid

The ban comes under immediate criticism from public health advocates who said it does not go far enough

Victoria has been declared a state of disaster across areas home to about 100,000 people