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The Brief from Brussels: EU vows to end roaming

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

21/09/2016

Republic of the Congo

At least 32 people killed in DRC during two days of violence

At least 32 people have been killed in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the last two days, according to a police spokesman.

21/09/2016

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: protests against free trade

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

20/09/2016

Economy

Transatlantic trade deals trigger Brussels demo

Several thousand farmers, activists and trade unionists held a protest outside EU buildings in Brussels in the latest demonstration against planned transatlantic free trade…

20/09/2016

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congolese opposition HQ burns down as deadly violence intensifies

The headquarters of the main opposition party and other political groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been destroyed by fire – leaving a number of people…

20/09/2016

Republic of the Congo

DR Congo: 'Dozens dead' in anti-government protests claims opposition

Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed more than 50 people on Monday, according to the opposition, in a violent crackdown on anti-government…

19/09/2016

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 17 dead in anti-Kabila protests in DR Congo

At least 17 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo following a violent anti-government rally.

19/09/2016

United Kingdom

Thousands march through London for refugees

Holding placards and chanting songs welcoming refugees, demonstrators called on the authorities to live up to a pledge made by former Prime Minister David Cameron in 2015.

17/09/2016

Germany

Crucial German vote looms on huge CETA trade deal

Opponents of the parallel CETA and TTIP agreements organised mass protests in seven cities across Germany on Saturday.

17/09/2016

France

French unions stage last-ditch street protests against new labour law

Unions in France have vowed to keep fighting the country’s new labour law, but admitted on Thursday that dwindling support meant months of street protests were now…

15/09/2016

Greece

Scuffles on Chios over overcrowded migrant camp

A demonstration against the Greek government’s handling of the migrant crisis turned violent on the island of Chios on Wednesday night (September 14).

15/09/2016

China

Locals pelt riot police in China "democracy" village

Clashes broke out in Wukan between villagers and riot police, who fired tear gas and rubber bullets at them.

13/09/2016

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.

13/09/2016

Spain

'We're almost there' - Catalans flood streets to renew call for independence

Let us split from Spain – the message from hundreds of thousands of Catalans, who have taken to the streets to renew their call for independence for the region.

11/09/2016

Turkey

Crackdown on Turkish mayors provokes anger and frustration

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

11/09/2016

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Madrid: Thousand protesters call for an ban on bullfighting

Thousands rallied in Madrid on Saturday to call for an end to bullfighting, adding their voices to a growing animal rights movement that has prompted some local authorities to clamp down on the centur

11/09/2016

Spain

Thousands rally in Madrid against bullfighting

Several thousand animal rights activists have protested in central Madrid to demand a ban on bullfighting.

11/09/2016

USA

US federal government halts Dakota oil pipeline

The US federal government has temporarily halted a controversial oil pipeline in North Dakota, moments after a judge approved the project.

10/09/2016

Iran

Iranians protest against Saudi rulers as Hajj gets underway

Thousands of Iranians have protested in Tehran against Saudi Arabia’s ruling family, shouting “death to Al Saud the traitors” as the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Saudi city of Mecca gets…

09/09/2016

Brazil

Brazil: New President Temer booed at Independence Day Parade and at Paralympics

There were jeers from protesters on Wednesday as Michel Temer arrived to take part in his first Independence Day Parade as Brazil’s President.

08/09/2016