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Germany

Cologne shows its more tolerant side and stages an anti-racism rally

Thousands of protesters have taken part in an anti-racism rally in the German city of Cologne. Organised by mainly artists and musicians, an

Turkey

EU warns Turkey over dozens of media arrests

There has been outrage both within Turkey and internationally to the mass arrests of journalists, and broadcasters. Along with street protests the

Russia

Protesters in Moscow take to the streets against the city's education and health cuts

The authorities in Moscow have enraged doctors and teachers with cuts leading to schools and clinic closures. Facilities are being regrouped as the

Haiti

Haiti PM resignation speech delayed

Haiti’s Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has delayed a speech on his possible resignation as protesters call for both him and the country’s president

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USA

Thousands march on Washington to condemn police violence and call for justice for all

Poland

Polish opposition remembers martial law and condemns alleged electoral fraud

Switzerland

Left-wing extremists run riot in upscale Zurich, Switzerland

Dozens of masked extremists have clashed with riot police in Zurich, Switzerland, one of Europe’s wealthiest cities. Police fired rubber bullets

Haiti

Haitian president agrees to call for resignation of prime minister

The president of Haiti Michel Martelly has agreed to ask for the resignation of his prime minister Laurent Lamothe. It comes after a special

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West Bank c lashes follow Palestinian minister's funeral

Italy

Italian women win coal mine protest after two weeks underground

Eleven days and eleven nights underground, thirty-seven women have occupied a coal mine in the south of Sardinia. Their patience has paid off and

China

Resignation as Hong Kong clears main pro-democracy protest site

The authorities moved in to clear most of the site in the Admiralty district, ending more than two months of demonstrations in the Chinese-controlled city.

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Milk protest in Brussels

Dairy farmer protest calls for greater EU support Dairy farmers from across Europe have staged a demonstration outside the EU headquarters in

Nicaragua

Thousands protest over Nicaragua canal project

They came in their thousands, angry and anxious over a canal construction project in Nicaragua that many fear will obliterate their homes and

China

Hong Kong protest site clearance begins

Authorities in Hong Kong began clearing the main protest site there on Thursday morning, warning that pro-democracy activists who fail to disperse

Greece

Greek pensioners protest austerity cuts

Hundreds of Greek pensioners have gathered in the capital to protest against austerity measures. Their message for the government: “We will not live

Croatia

Rally in Zagreb calls for better help for war veterans

Hundreds march in Zagreb to highlight concern about the plight of former soldiers and their families not receiving enough help from the state.

Ireland

Ireland: Thousands protest in Dublin against new water charges

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin on Wednesday crying foul over planned new water charges. It was the latest in a series of

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161 crosses mark police deaths in Rio de Janerio

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Naked, 'bloodsoaked' activists protest against fur trade

China

Thursday deadline for Hong Kong protesters to evacuate occupied site

A clearance order has been issued, giving pro-democracy protesters until Thursday morning to evacuate one of Hong Kong's main occupied sites.