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Police detains dozens of opposition protesters in Armenia

Dozens of opposition protesters attempted to block government buildings in Armenia's capital to prevent the new prime minister Serzh Sarksyan from chairing the first cabinet meeting on Thursday.

19/04/2018

Armenia

Protests continue in Armenia over president's sideways move into Prime Minister's office

Demonstrators claim former president Serzh Sarkisyan has mounted a power grab by moving from one job to the other, and his actions threaten democracy.

19/04/2018

Australia

Indigenous protests at Commonwealth Games

At least three people were arrested as scuffles broke out between police and indigenous rights protesters outside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

05/04/2018

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Puigdemont supporters demonstrate outside of Neumuenster prison

Despite the cold, rain and the Easter holidays, roughly 30 Catalan demonstrators gathered outside Neumuenster prison on Saturday (March 31) where former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont is in custody, while German courts examine Spain's extradition order.

01/04/2018

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Demonstrators clash with police in Chile over for-profit school ruling

Police clashed with student protesters in the streets of Santiago on Tuesday after a constitutional court overturned a law that would have banned universities operating for profit.

28/03/2018

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.

28/03/2018

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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.

27/03/2018

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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.

18/03/2018

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US students launch walkout against gun violence

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

14/03/2018

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.

26/02/2018

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.

26/02/2018

Italy

Anti-fascist protesters rally against racism in Italy

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

24/02/2018

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.

10/02/2018

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.

09/02/2018

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

05/02/2018

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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.

03/02/2018

World News

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.

27/01/2018

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.

26/01/2018

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.

14/01/2018

Austria

Austrians protests at FPO return to government

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

13/01/2018