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Donald Trump protests held across Europe

Tens of thousands of people across Europe have taken part in a global day of protests against new US president Donald Trump.

USA

Outbursts of violence mar otherwise peaceful anti-Trump protest

The political divisions ignited by Trump’s presidency were clear to see on the streets of Washington.

USA

Best pussyhat forward as America's Women prepare to defy Trump

The day after Donald Trump becomes president of the United States the nation's women lead global protests against

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Anti-Trump protests take the fight international

Protests against Donald Trump have been held in Brussels, London and Berlin ahead of Saturday's Womens' marches.

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USA

Protests erupt in Washington and other US cities for Trump inauguration

Donald Trump's moment of glory was marked by protests in the nation's capital and many other US cities.

Israel

Palestinians protest against Trump plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem

Angry Palestinians says there will be 'no peace' if Trump's moves the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

USA

Protest and joy greets the Trump era in Europe

Europe reacts to President Trump

USA

Alt-inauguration: the other side of today's ceremony

Follow our live text updates covering the alternative side to Donald Trump’s inauguration – the widespread protests over him becoming the next US president.

Turkey

Mayhem in Turkish parliament after MP handcuffs herself to rostrum

An MP has handcuffed herself to the rostrum in the Turkish parliament in a protest over constitutional reforms

USA

Trump critics promise '100 days of resistance'

Trump's high-profile critics aim to stand up to what they see are attacks on healthcare provisions, immigrant rights and action on climate change.

USA

Marijuana legalisation advocates get on their high horses in anti-Trump protest

A group of “Washingstonians” have planned a 420-themed protest on January 20: the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States.

USA

Washington prepares for Friday's inaugural festivities

A group of anti-Trump protesters held a rally in Washington on Wednesday evening (Jan 18) as preparations got under way for the president-elect’s inauguration.

Romania

Romanian protests target government over corruption drive

President Iohannis has intervened amid concern over plans to introduce pardons and decriminalise offences in corruption cases.

USA

Trump struggles to add star power to his moment of glory, faces boycott

Beyond the US president-elect's difficulty in attracting A-list musicians to supply the mood music for Friday's inauguration, a political boycott is now growing in strength.

USA

Donald Trump, day one: US Women's March set to go global

Organisers of the January 21 event are expecting around one million people to march in at least 300 sister events globally.

Switzerland

More than 20 Swiss protesters arrested during Chinese leader's visit

Xi Jinping met his Swiss counter-part and he is due to attend the World Economic Forum that opens in Davos this week

Bahrain

Protests in Bahrain after first executions since 2011 uprising

Anti-government protests have taken place in Bahrain.

Italy

Quake survivors in central Italy protest over lack of help

Residents gathered in Accumoli to complain that not enough has been done to help them with cleaning up operations and reconstruction

Spain

Mass rally calls for end to Spain's dispersion policy for ETA prisoners

Tens of thousands of people rallied in the Basque city of Bilbao to demand that jailed members of ETA serve out their sentences closer to home.

USA

Outcry over Trump attack on civil rights icon John Lewis

The president-elect slammed the Congressman's record after Lewis questioned Trump's legitimacy, prompting many to come to the veteran's defence.