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Why Thai protesters are challenging the monarchy

Since a longstanding taboo on criticising Thailand's monarchy was broken by protesters in early August, their rallies in Bangkok have got increasingly bold in criticising King Maha Vajiralongkorn and demanding…

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Plaque challenging Thai monarchy removed from near palace

A plaque placed by Thai protesters to declare that Thailand belongs to the people and not the king was removed from near the Grand Palace in Bangkok overnight and police…

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Thai protesters challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

Openly challenging the monarchy of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, thousands of protesters marched in Bangkok on Sunday to present demands that include a call for reforms to curb his powers.…

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Thai protesters rally for big anti-government demonstration

Protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday for what organisers hope will be the biggest demonstration in years to demand the removal of former junta leader and now military-backed Prime Minister…

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Malta: ‘See no evil, hear no evil’ – surprise anti-corruption protest in Valletta

Protesters have held a surprise anti-corruption demonstration in front of Castille, claiming government corruption is facilitated by ministers' failure to speak out against it. Source: Times of Malta Updated 1645pm

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Pope appeals to protestors and governments

Pope Francis addressed the “numerous popular manifestations of protest” throughout the world in remarks spoken after the Angelus on Sunday. Pope Francis turned his thoughts to those protesting in numerous…

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Photo Story: Аnti-government protests continue in Bulgaria

A man holds national flag during an anti-government protest held in front of the Parliament building in Sofia, Bulgaria, 10 September 2020. Hundreds of demonstrators once again gathered in the…

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EU: Bulgarian Greens leader ‘violently arrested’ during peaceful demonstration

Borislav Sandov, co-chair of Zeleno dvizhenie (Bulgarian Greens), was “violently arrested” while taking part in a peaceful demonstration in front of the Bulgarian parliament, the European Greens said. Three other members…

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Scuffles during anti-government protests in Bulgaria

Thousands of Bulgarians rallied in front of the parliament in Sofia on Wednesday in one of the biggest protests so far in two months of demonstrations calling for the resignation…

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Protesters in Russia hold seventh anti-Kremlin march over detained governor

Around 1,500 people marched through the streets of the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk on Saturday, marking the seventh consecutive weekend of protests after the region’s governor was detained…

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Biggest Thai protest in years puts pressure on government

More than 10,000 Thai protesters chanting “down with dictatorship” and “the country belongs to the people” rallied in Bangkok on Sunday in by far the biggest anti-government demonstration since a…

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Shots, tear gas fired as protests against the government and political establishment intensify in Lebanon

Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at demonstrators trying to break through a barrier to get to the parliament building in Beirut on Saturday and shots were heard as protests…

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Photo Story: Black Lives Matter and Anti Fascist demonstrators clash with police in Los Angeles

Police officers clashed with protesters as they protected the Federal Court House during a Black Lives Matter and Anti-Fascist protest in Los Angeles, California, USA. Hundreds of Black Lives Matter…

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Dozens arrested, police injured in clashes during Seattle’s Black Lives Matter protests

Dozens were arrested and many police injured in clashes around Seattle’s biggest Black Lives Matter protest in weeks on Saturday, police said, with a renewed energy sparked by violent clashes…

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Thousands protest against Kremlin in Russian far east for third weekend

Thousands of people marched in the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk on Saturday for the third weekend in a row, protesting at President Vladimir Putin's handling of a regional…

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“Bibi go home” – protests in Israel against government’s economic policies

Hundreds of people blocked roads and clashed with police in Tel Aviv Saturday evening at the end of a mass protest that saw some 10,000 demonstrate against the government’s economic…

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UNESCO reiterates duty to protect safety of journalists covering demonstrations

Concerned by the growing numbers of report on acts of violence against journalists during demonstrations, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has reiterated the principle whereby “freedom of expression is a vitally…

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‘I can’t breathe’ protests spread across America after Minneapolis killing

Thousands of protesters stormed the perimeter of Barclays Center in New York as protests spread across the United States over the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who…

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India, NewsIndia, Protests

Ten killed, 150 injured in clashes in India

Ten people have been killed and over 150 injured in clashes between opposing groups of protesters in New Delhi, police said on Tuesday, riots that overshadowed U.S. President Donald Trump's…

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Opposition party leaders and activists arrested before protest against Azerbaijan’s election result

Police in Azerbaijan detained three opposition party leaders and more than 100 activists on Sunday before they were due to take part in a protest against the results of last…

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Photo Story: Protests in Chile for the resignation of Police Chief

Protesters wave a Chilean flag on top of the statue of General Manuel Jesus Baquedano during a demonstration at the Plaza Italia in Santiago, Chile, 14 February 2020. People gathered…

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Lebanon, NewsLebanon, Protests

Angry Lebanese reject new government

Violent demonstrations were witnessed on the streets of central Beirut as protesters gathered in the heart of the capital near the main entrance to parliament, which has been heavily fortified…

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Anti-government protests in Beirut

A man reacts as anti-government protesters wave a Lebanese national flag atop a road sign during ongoing protests at Ring Bridge in Beirut, Lebanon, 17 January 2020. Lebanese anti-government protesters…

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Renewed violence hits the streets of Beirut

Lebanese security forces used batons and tear gas to break up hundreds of protesters who gathered outside of Lebanon's central bank for a second night on Wednesday before moving their…

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Iran’s police shoot at crowds protesting against Government’s denial it shot down Ukrainian plane

Iranian security forces have fired live ammunition and tear gas at demonstrators protesting against the Islamic Republic's initial denial it shot down a Ukrainian jetliner. Videos sent to the New…

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India, News, TourismIndia, Protests, Tourism

Tourists stay away from Taj Mahal, other Indian attractions as protests flare

India’s tourism industry has been hit by a wave of violent anti-government protests against a new citizenship law that have rocked several cities this month, with at least seven countries…

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Chile, NewsChile, Constitution, Protests

Chileans to vote on new constitution in April

Voters in Chile will decide in April whether they want a new constitution, as President Sebastian Pinera heeds one of the demands of recent anti-government protests. Pinera signed a decree on…

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Christmas doesn’t stop Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong anti-government protesters marched through Christmas-decorated shopping centres on Wednesday, chanting pro-democracy slogans and forcing one mall to close early, as police fired tear gas to disperse crowds gathering…

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Christmas Protest – Lebanon

A protester dressed in a Santa Claus costume takes part in protest against the nomination of Hassan Diab as Prime Minister, outside his house in Beirut, Lebanon, 24 December 2019.…

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Lebanon, News, Photo StoryChristmas, Lebanon, Protests

Photo Story: A Christmas tree made of protest banners in Beirut

A giant Christmas tree set up by Lebanese anti-government protesters in Martyrs Square in Beirut, Lebanon. The tree is made from protest banners currently being used in the streets of…

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Photo Story: Anti-government protests in Chile

A demonstrator dressed as Santa Claus confronts riot police during an anti-government protest at Plaza Italia in Santiago, Chile. Chile has been witnessing a wave of protests against social inequality…

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Indian police ban protests

Police in India detained more than 100 protesters in key Indian cities Thursday as they defied a ban on protests that authorities hope stop widespread demonstrations against a new citizenship…

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Lebanon’s Hariri says no longer candidate for PM

Lebanon's Saad Hariri said Wednesday he would not seek to stay on as prime minister, ahead of much-delayed consultations to give the protest-wracked country a new government. Fifty days after…

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Thousands take to the streets in Poland to oppose planned government control over the judiciary

Thousands of protesters gathered in large numbers across Poland on Wednesday evening to denounce proposed new laws that would give the government the power to fire and control judges. Protesters…

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Lebanon rocked by second night of violent unrest

Lebanese security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets and water canon to disperse anti-government protesters in central Beirut on Sunday night in the second day of violent protests that have…

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France, NewsFrance, Protests, Strikes

French union calls for Christmas break in transport strike

France’s CFDT union is opposed to transport strikes over the Christmas period but will call for new actions in January if the government does not drop a pension reform proposal…

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Biggest protest in Thailand since 2014 military coup

A reported 10,000 supporters of a Thai opposition party which could be banned by authorities have taken to the streets in the country's biggest protest since a 2014 military coup.…

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Dozens hurt as police and protesters clash in Beirut

Clashes between riot police and anti-government protesters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, have left dozens of people wounded, witnesses say. The violence began as demonstrators, who had been attacked during…

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Anti-government protests in Lebanon persist

Scenes from Friday's Lebanese anti-government protest demonstrators attempt to block the highway during a protest at the Jal El Dib area north of Beirut, Lebanon, 13 December 2019. Since October…

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India, NewsGuwahati, India, Protests

India shuts down internet in north-eastern city of Guwahati after deadly protests

Internet access was cut in India's north-eastern city of Guwahati on Friday as thousands gathered for fresh protests against a new citizenship law, a day after police shot dead two…

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Malta: Thousands in Valletta march in pursuit of truth and justice – UPDATED

Thousands of protesters gathered in Valletta this afternoon, marching for truth and justice in the wake of the latest revelations into the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, while also…

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Largest protest in Hong Kong since last month’s elections

Vast crowds of black-clad demonstrators thronged Hong Kong on Sunday in the largest anti-government protests since local elections last month that boosted the pro-democracy movement seeking to curb controls by…

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Lebanon’s journalists targeted while covering protests

Lebanese journalists are facing threats and wide-ranging harassment in their work — including verbal insults and physical attacks, even death threats — while reporting on nearly 50 days of anti-government…

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Malta close to a standstill as drama unfolds in parliament, court and on the streets

Employers have expressed their concern about the present political situation that has brought the country “close to a standstill” and have requested a meeting with President George Vella over the…

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Iraq, NewsIraq, Protests

Iraq death toll passes 400 in weeks of mass protests

The death toll in Iraq from weeks of anti-government unrest rose on Friday to at least 408 people killed, mostly unarmed protesters, a Reuters count based on police and medical…

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CD eNews, Chile, NewsChile, Protests

Warning democracy at risk in Chile as violence spikes

Chilean lawmakers agreed late on Wednesday to fast-track reforms to beef up security, warning that a resurgence in violence and vandalism was threatening to derail the country’s 30-year-old democracy. Five…

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Photo Story: Protests in Baghdad

Iraqi protesters throw fireworks during clashes with anti-riot police forces at the Al Rasheed street in central Baghdad, Iraq. More than 340 people have died, and thousands have been wounded…

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Lebanese protesters clash with Hezbollah supporters in Beirut

Clashes broke out between anti-government demonstrators and supporters of the Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, early on Monday, as tensions escalated when demonstrators blocked a…

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Colombia, Newsbogota, Colombia, Protests

Curfew ordered in Bogota amid protests

Colombia's president, Ivan Duque, ordered a curfew in the nation's capital Friday night as unrest continues following a massive march Thursday that brought an estimated 250,000 people into the…

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Portuguese police march for better pay

Thousands of police officers marched to Portugal’s parliament on Thursday to demand better pay and conditions, in the biggest police protest since the Socialists came to power in 2015. Organisers…

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CD eNews, Colombia, Newsbogota, Colombia, Protests

Colombia rocked by anti-government protests

Hundreds of thousands of Colombians took to the streets on Thursday amid a general strike over rumoured economic reforms and increasing discontent with the government of President Ivan Duque. Protest…

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China, NewsChina, Hong Kong, Protests

Last campus protesters hold out as Hong Kong schools reopen

Hong Kong schools reopened Wednesday after a six-day shutdown but students and commuters faced transit disruptions as the last protesters remained holed up on a university campus. City officials tried…

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CD eNews, NewsIran, Protests, Revolutionary Guards

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn anti-government protesters of ‘decisive action’

Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards warned anti-government protesters of "decisive" action if unrest over gasoline price hikes do not cease, state media said, in a hint that a harsh security crackdown…

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CD eNews, NewsLebanon, Protests

Lebanon is like a sinking ship – Parliament Speaker

Lebanon is like a sinking ship that will go under unless action is taken, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was quoted as saying on Monday, referring to the country's deep economic…

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Iran, NewsIran, Protests

Iranian Supreme leader backs government on fuel price hikes

Iranian state TV says the country’s supreme leader supports the government’s decision to increase fuel prices and calls those setting fire to public property “bandits” backed by the enemies of…

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