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Russia

Grief and protest in Russia over fire that killed tens of children

Mourners chanted 'Putin resign' in towns including Moscow as mounting anger grows over a fire in a leisure complex, which investigators say had faulty fire alarms and blocked doors.

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Manila protesters carry the 'cross' of Duterte's government policies

More than a hundred protesters held a Lent-themed demonstration in Manila on Tuesday, accusing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's administration of being anti-poor.

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Thousands of pro-unity supporters protest in Barcelona

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Barcelona on Sunday March 18th in support of a pro-unity regional government in Catalonia.

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US students launch walkout against gun violence

"Prayers don't fix bullet holes," read one protester's sign.

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Spain

Visit by King Felipe to Barcelona sparks riot

Police have to quash protests with force as Catalan separatists admonish the King for what they see as regional neglect and a refusal to intervene politically.

Romania

Romanians protest and call on Europe to protect them from corruption

Thousands called on the Justice Minister to quit after he called for the sacking of the chief anti-corruption prosecutor.

Italy

Anti-fascist protesters rally against racism in Italy

Thousands were mobilized by a pre-election period dominated by bitter debate over immigration.

Italy

Italians march against racism after shooting spree

One placard read "fascist Salvini", a reference to Matteo Salvini, the leader of the right-wing Northern League party which campaigns strongly against illegal immigrants.

Italy

Italy: Police and neo-Nazi activists clash at demonstrations in Macera

The protest follows the shooting and wounding of six African immigrants in the small Italian city by a right-wing extremist.

Vatican

Turkey's Erdogan makes historic visit to Vatican

The status of Jerusalem was a key talking point for the President and his host, Pope Francis

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Arab refugees march in German city

Arab refugees and Germans carrying pro-immigrant and anti-fascism placards marched in Cottbus on Saturday.

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Albania: thousands take part in anti-government protests

Thousands of people take part in a large anti-government rally in Tirana demanding the government step down.

Australia

Invasion Day protests put Australia Day celebrations in shade

Tens of thousands flood streets of Melbourne while only a few thousand celebrate debut of British colonisation.

Tunisia

Hundreds attend anti-austerity protests in Tunisia

Tunisians are frustrated that austerity appears to be the government's only policy seven years after toppling a tyrant.

Austria

Austrians protests at FPO return to government

Leftists & civil society groups angry at return of far-right in coalition with mainstream Conservatives.

Bulgaria

Why thousands of people protested as Bulgaria began EU presidency

Protesters hit the streets of Sofia to campaign against plans to expand a ski resort in one of the country’s national parks.

Iran

Iran blames enemies for deadly unrest

Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses the country's enemies of stirring unrest, as the death toll from anti-government protests rises.

Iran

Rouhani: Iran protesters have right to criticise, not to violence

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has addressed the nation for the first time since protests started across the country four days ago. In a televised speech, Rouhani said that "people have the right to criticise" but not to cause disorder or destroy pubic property.

Peru

Fujimori's Christmas message fails to cheer protesters

Many Peruvians are angry at the Christmas Eve pardon that freed the former leader from a 25-year jail sentence for human rights abuses.

Austria

Austrians protest at return of far-right to coalition government after

The FPO is back in Vienna after the mainstream right OVP and its young leader Sebastian Kurz agreed to form a coalition government with the political pariahs.