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Kyiv: protesters block entrance to Russian embassy

Dozens of protesters gathered around the Russian embassy in Kyiv on Sunday, where a polling station for Russia’s parliamentary elections was set up.

China

Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong protest against Wukan clashes

Dozens of Hong Kong activists protested on Wednesday (September 14) against the Chinese government crackdown against a popular village chief in Wukan.

Italy

Clashes in Naples over Italian PM visit

Clashes broke out on Monday night (Sept 12) in Naples between police and protesters demonstrating against a visit by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Turkey

Crackdown on Turkish mayors provokes anger and frustration

28 local and regional mayors have been suspended on suspicion of 'supporting terrorist organisations.'

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Protesters clash with police in Venezuela

Venezuelan police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of anti government protesters on a highway in Caracas on Thursday.

Venezuela

Venezuelans march to demand recall referendum

Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters have hit the streets of Venezuela’s capital Caracas to demand a recall referendum on President Nicolas Maduro’s…

Gabon

Gabon rocked by second night of post-election violence

At least three people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a second day of protests in Gabon following the announcement of President Ali Bongo’s re-election, amid accusations that the vote was

Brazil

Brazilians react to Rousseff ouster

Brazilians have reacted to the ouster of President Dilma Rousseff which ended an impeachment process that polarised the country amid a huge corruption scandal.

Brazil

Rousseff removal sparks anger in bitterly divided Brazil

Anger over the impeachment of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has spilled onto the streets.

Gabon

Gabon's disputed election plunges it into 'deep crisis'

Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.

Brazil

Brazil riot police use tear gas as post impeachment protests turn violent

The impeachment of President Rousseff has sparked both pro and anti rallies in several cities across the country.

Gabon

Gabon's parliament set ablaze after President Bongo wins disputed election

FOLLOW LIVE our sister channel africanews for all the latest details from Gabon.

Brazil

'We will all fight', Brazil's ousted President Rousseff to appeal impeachment

Out but not down, Brazil’s ousted President Dilma Rousseff has pledged to appeal her impeachment.

Ukraine

Roma forced to flee violent mob in Ukraine village

In Ukraine, around a dozen Roma families have reportedly been forced to flee for their lives after locals in a small village in the region of Odessa turned…

Moldova

Protesters clash with police at Moldova independence day parade

Tensions boiled over during Moldova’s independence day parade, as protesters clashed with police in the capital.

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Clashes erupt in Bolivia

Miners’ protest over “neoliberal” agenda of Bolivian President Evo Morales ends in clashes with several people injured and hostages taken.

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Peruvian students clash with police during protest

There have been violent scenes in Peru’s capital Lima during a protest by students.

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Clashes in Indian Kashmir

Protesters took to the streets of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, throwing stones at security forces despite curfews.

Armenia

Dozens wounded in further night of clashes at besieged Yerevan police station

At least 60 people have been wounded and dozens arrested in another night of clashes between riot police and demonstrators in Yerevan, the health ministry…

Sport

German court hands suspended sentence to four Russian football fans

Four Russian football fans were handed suspended sentences ranging from ten months to one year by a court in Cologne, Germany after assaulting a group of Spanish…