brussels bureau 30/03/2017 Bayer-Monsanto merger is 'marriage made in hell,' say activists Environmental campaigners have turned out in Brussels to demand the EU blocks a deal that would create the world’s biggest seeds and pesticides company.
Russia 22/02/2017 Jailed Kremlin critic Ildar Dadin's jail term quashed Russia’s supreme court has overturned the conviction of jailed opposition activist Ildar Dadin and ordered his release.
Venezuela 31/12/2016 Venezuelan opposition activists freed, but '100 remain imprisoned' After being held for more than a year on corruption charges, Venezuelan former presidential candidate Manuel Rosales has been released from house arrest.
India 09/08/2016 World's longest hunger-strike ends with honey One of India's most-prominent political activists has ended her 16-year hunger strike. Licking honey from her hand, Irom Sharmila declared "I will never forget this moment."
no comment 25/07/2016 Cambodians mourn beloved activist Tens of thousands gathered on Sunday (July 24) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to join a funeral procession taking the body of assassinated government critic Kem Ley to his hometown in Takeo…
Angola 30/06/2016 Book club activists freed in Angola A court in Angola has released 16 activists, including the well known rapper Luaty Beirão, after they were imprisoned for rebellion against long serving President Jose Eduardo dos Santos.
no comment 14/06/2016 Peace activists disrupt Paris arms show Dozens of peace activists disrupted the opening of an arms exhibition in Paris on Monday, June 13.
Honduras 04/03/2016 Honduras: clashes break out after death of activist Berta Cáceres Clashes broke out in the Honduran capital following a student protest over the murder of prominent environmental rights activist Berta Cáceres
World 24/12/2015 The 'forced' marriage that highlights Russia’s repressive new law It won’t be a normal wedding. There will be no bouquet, no music, no guests, no presents, no meal or honeymoon or even a wedding night. The bride and
France 01/12/2015 'Green Jihad': Faith leader's call to save the planet Their methods may be unconventional but their passion for the cause can’t be denied. On the sidelines of the COP21 talks, the Fast For The Climate
world news 30/11/2015 Pacific Islands bear brunt of climate change, says activists Dozens of activists at the COP 21 summit in Paris have taken part in the so-called Run for your Life, a relay race from the Arctic across northern
France 28/11/2015 COP21: climate change provokes protests of all shapes and sizes Marching against climate change: around the world, thousands take to the streets ahead of the COP21 conference.
France 28/11/2015 Ahead of COP21, climate-change activists prepare to march on London Activists in London are preparing for Sunday’s (November 29) People’s March for Climate, Justice and Jobs. The rally in the English capital is
Philippines 28/11/2015 Climate change campaigners pile pressure on world leaders ahead of Paris conference Pressure is mounting on world leaders ahead of Monday’s international climate change conference in Paris. Demonstrators took to the streets of
Spain 22/10/2015 Man faces prison in Spain for battering his horse to death A man in Spain has been given a record eight months in prison for killing a horse. Eugeni Sanchez was convicted of beating his horse, Sorky das Pont
Saudi Arabia 24/09/2015 Pressure mounts on Saudi Arabia over imminent beheading and crucifixion of alleged protester International pressure is mounting on Saudi Arabia to stay the execution of young Shi’ite Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, accused of taking part in
brussels bureau 18/09/2015 EU environment ministers endorse 2030 climate target EU environment ministers have formally agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least forty percent by 2030. It forms the bloc’s negotiating
world news 02/09/2015 Refugee awareness increasing in choice destinations The deaths of 71 refugees in a truck in Austria stoked greater awareness of the stakes involved, the risks people run, the desperation of the places
World 25/08/2015 Jesse Jackson: 'We're winning' battle for racial equality Reverend Jesse Jackson has devoted his life to civil rights activism in the US and has made various forays into diplomacy. Euronews reporter Joanna
Israel 30/06/2015 Gaza flotilla detainees await expulsion from Israel in jail Detained protesters from the Gaza flotilla’s Marianne are being held inside Givon prison in Ramla, Israel, and most if not all are expected to be
