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South Africa: Zuma not stressed by protests calling for him to quit

South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma has said he is not stressed by calls for him to quit, hours after more than 30,000 people marched in the country’s capital…

Europe News

No 'systemic threat' to rule of law - EU official on Hungary

Hungary’s coming under pressure to allay EU fears that its controversial policies, including on higher education, go against the bloc’s values on rights and…

USA

Asian Americans outraged at United Airlines' passenger eviction

United Airlines accused of racial discrimination after a doctor of Asian origin is dragged off an overbooked flight.

Hungary

Hungarians march in support of Soros-backed university

An estimated 70,000 Hungarians turned out on Sunday calling for free education and demanding that the government withdraws legislation which could force out one of the country’s top international…

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Hungary

Everything you need to know about the Central European University controversy

The Hungarian government has moved to close down the George Soros-funded Central European University in Budapest, triggering a wave of protests and claims academic freedom is under threat.

Europe News

EU criticism mounts of Hungary's crackdown on foreign universities

There is criticism from the European Commission’s president over controversial moves by Hungary’s prime minister to crackdown on foreign universities.

Netherlands

Amsterdam walks hand-in-hand against homophobia

Hundreds turned out for Wednesday's peaceful protest in solidarity with the victims of a homophobic attack that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Paraguay

Protesters keep up pressure on Paraguay's government

There is anger on the streets of Paraguay, with protesters again gathering outside the Congress.

Hungary

Students in Hungary march against a bill threatening future of prestigious university

Thousands of Hungarian and foreign students are demanding the government withdraws legislation which could force a university founded by philanthropist George Soros out of the…

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Palestinian activists clash with Israeli security forces on Land Day

Residents of the West Bank village of Madama, south of the city of Nablus, on Thursday marked ‘Land Day’ along with Palestinian activists.

Yemen

Sanaa rally marks two years of conflict in Yemen

Tens of thousands of Yemenis have rallied on the streets of the Yemeni capital in support of the Houthi movement.

World News

Pulse of Europe: "We are convinced that the majority of people believe in the European Union"

The campaign group "Pulse of Europe" believes there has been an alarming increase in radicalisation in political life

France

Paris:Thousands take part in anti-police brutality march

Thousands of protesters have marched through the streets of central Paris in a demonstration against police brutality.

South Korea

Two dead as South Korea's top court formally removes President Park Geun-hye from office

There have been ugly scenes in South Korea’s capital Seoul after the country’s highest court formally removed President Park Geun-hye from office.

USA

Women's Day marchers target Trump on abortion and pay gap

International Women’s Day saw demonstrations across America in favour of economic equality and against President Trump’s policies on abortion and healthcare.

Europe News

Protest held in support of refugees

A group of demonstrators on Monday held a protest in support of refugees close to the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

World News

Erdogan makes Nazi comparison as row grows over banning of rallies in Germany

Turkish President made a Nazi comparison as he slammed actions in Germany to ban political rallies by Turkish ministers

Mexico

'Weeping Women' remember Mexico's missing students

A group of 43 women dressed to depict “La Llorona” or “The Weeping Woman” took part in a street theatre performance in Mexico City on Saturday, designed to act as a poignant reminder of a tragic…

USA

Clashes in California as pro and anti-Trump protesters rally across US

Supporters and opponents of Donald Trump came to blows in California – on a day when rallies elsewhere in support of the new president were mostly peaceful.

United Kingdom

Thousands march amid fears over NHS cuts

Tens of thousands turned out to protest in London amid growing concern about the state of the National Health Service.