France

A protest against protests: French police denounce violence during demonstrations

Police officers across 60 French cities have taken to the streets to vent their frustration at mounting violence during protests about contentious labour…

18/05/2016

Venezuela

Venezuela economy fractured with shortages of essentials across the country

There are large queues to shop in cites and towns across Venezuela.

18/05/2016

China

Key Chinese official pledges to listen to Hong Kong

Zhang Dejiang is the highest-ranking leader to visit the former British colony since democracy protests broke out in 2014.

18/05/2016

Venezuela

Venezuela lawmakers reject state of emergency decree

Lawmakers reject state of emergency decree Opposition says its unconstitutional Calls grow for more street protests Venezuela’s

18/05/2016

China

Scuffles in Hong Kong as protesters try to approach Chinese official

There have been scuffles in Hong Kong, as police stop pro-democracy protesters approaching a visiting Chinese official. Many of them carrying yellow

17/05/2016

France

France poised for fresh strike action over labour reform bill

French president Francois Hollands says he will not withdraw a controversial labour reform bill despite resistance in parliament and fresh tensions on the…

17/05/2016

China

Security tight in Hong Kong for rare visit of Chinese official

Tensions are high and security is tight in Hong Kong, for the visit of a top ranking Chinese official. Zhang Dejiang’s arrival comes amid

17/05/2016

France

France begins a week of rolling strikes

The country faces a week of stoppages and protests as unions mobilise their members to protest against employment law reform.

17/05/2016

Kenya

Tear gas and water cannon fired on protesters in Kenya

Demonstration in central Nairobi turns violent.

16/05/2016

Afghanistan

Thousands march through Kabul

Protesters have climbed barricades and thrown stones in a pipeline protest some say poses a major challenge to the Afghan government

16/05/2016

Spain

Madrid marks five-year anniversary of los Indignados

In scenes reminiscent of those witnessed five years ago, thousands marched through the streets of Madrid on Sunday (May 15) to mark the anniversary

16/05/2016

Turkey

Turkish police block opposition congress

Turkish police on Sunday (May 15) prevented dissidents in the nationalist opposition party from holding an extraordinary congress in Ankara. Hundreds

15/05/2016

Venezuela

Venezuela president threatens to seize factories as opposition pushes for referendum

Venezuela's president threatens to seize factories amid the ongoing crisis as the opposition warns the country is a time bomb waiting to explode.

15/05/2016

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Divided Bosnian Serbs protest for and against the government

Tensions run high in Bosnia's autonomous Serb republic, but the demonstrations ended peacefully.

14/05/2016

Germany

Activists occupy Germany coal mine

Thousands of environmental protesters have blockaded a coal mine in Germany as part of a campaign to end the use of fossil fuels. Vattenfall, the

14/05/2016

Brazil

Protesters march against Temer's new Brazil government in Sao Paulo

Thursday’s events brought a protest – estimated to be at least several hundred strong – against the interim president and his new government in Sao

13/05/2016

France

French government survives confidence vote paving way for contested labour reforms

France’s Socialist government has survived a confidence vote, paving the way for controversial labour reforms. The centre-right Republican party

12/05/2016

Chile

Chilean students clash with police over education reforms

Chilean students have clashed with police in the capital Santiago. They say President Michelle Bachelet’s educational reform plan hasn’t gone far

12/05/2016

Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leads marches against President Maduro

Soldiers and demonstrators have clashed following largely peaceful protests in Venezuela. The opposition led the rallies, which aimed to put pressure

11/05/2016

Europe News

German workers protest over China steel 'dumping'

German steel workers have protested outside the European Parliament over alleged dumping by China. They oppose China being declared a market economy

10/05/2016