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'Hundreds face military trial' amid Venezuela anti-Maduro protests

More protests are expected in Venezuela on Wednesday as the six-week wave of anger at President Maduro’s government continues.

Chile

Clashes in Chile as students call for education reforms

Thousands of students have marched in the Chilean capital Santiago to demand free universal education and for the state to waive student loans.

Ukraine

Clashes at Kyiv "Immortal Regiment" ceremony

There have been scuffles between activists and police at a march in the Ukrainian capital marking the end of the Second World War.

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Post-election protests in Paris

Sporadic clashes have erupted between protesters and police in Paris in the wake of the second round of the country’s presidential election.

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Venezuela

Funeral held for young musician killed in continuing Venezuela violence

As deadly unrest continues in Venezuela, the funeral’s been held for one of the victims.

Venezuela

Latin American nations denounce Venezuela violence

Eight Latin American nations have denounced what they call “excessive use of force” by Venezuelan authorities.

Venezuela

Students clash with police as Venezuela violence rages

There has been no let-up in Venezuela’s protest movement against leftist President Nicolas Maduro, with clashes between students and police on Thursday.

Brazil

Prison guards in Brazil scuffle in parliament pensions protest

There were rowdy scenes inside Brazil’s parliament on Wednesday night after prison guards protesting against new retirement rules stormed the committee room.

Venezuela

Violence in Venezuela as protesters condemn Maduro decree

Security forces deploy tear gas and water cannon at anti-government demonstrators in Caracas

Venezuela

Venezuelan president triggers constitutional shake-up

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is to form a new popular assembly with powers to rewrite the constitution.

Brazil

Thousands of indigenous Brazilians protest

Thousands of indigenous people protest in Brazil

Brazil

Clashes erupt as indigenous activists protest in Brasilia

Indigenous people and police have clashed near Brasilia’s congressional building, during a protest over land disputes.

Venezuela

Venezuela: at least three dead as anti-government protests continue

At least three people were reportedly killed in Venezuela on Monday, as anti-government protests continued.

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Clashes in Paris in wake of election results

Tensions were running high on Paris’ Bastille Square on Sunday night (April 23), at the end of a protest called by left wing militants.

Venezuela

Eight fatally electrocuted as Venezuela protests escalate

Escalating violence in Venezuela has resulted in the fatal electrocution of eight people in Caracas.

Venezuela

Venezuela protests claim three lives

Two Venezuelan students and a National Guard sergeant have died after shots were fired during protests in the South American country.

Sport

Lyon and Besiktas charged as UEFA investigates crowd violence

Neither Lyon nor Besiktas are likely to escape UEFA punishment after crowd trouble marred their Europa League clash, and the match will be investigated by the governing body.

Spain

Holy Week horror in Spain

At least eight people have reportedly been arrested after a series of stampedes at Easter processions in Spain.

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Police in Chile clash with pro-education protesters

Police in Chile’s capital Santiago clashed with protesters demanding more money is spent on education.

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Tear gas and clashes as Venezuelan opposition maintains protests

Venezuelan opposition supporters clash with police in protests over a grinding economic crisis and an erosion of democracy under leftist President Nicolas…