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Poland

Women's rights activist charged for role in Polish protests

A leader of the Polish Women’s Strike, the movement that has led mass nationwide protests against a near total abortion ban in Poland, has been charged with criminal felonies.

Russia

Russia warns against unauthorised Navalny protests on Valentine's Day

Russia's Interior Ministry has warned citizens they could face criminal sanctions if they participate in planned demonstrations on Valentine's Day.

Poland

News blackout amid Polish protest over 'blow to free media' tax

Independent media in Poland suspended their news coverage for 24 hours on Wednesday over a planned new advertising tax, which they say will undermine press freedoms.

World News

Police shooting of street artist sparks violent protests in Chile

The fatal police shooting of a street performer in Chile sparks violent protests in the capital Santiago and calls for reform on social media.

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Myanmar

Myanmar coup: Tensions rise between protesters and police

Crowds gathered in Yangon and Mandalay again on Sunday, as protests grow bigger and bolder since Monday's coup.

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Myanmar anti-coup protests grow as army broadens internet crackdown

Myanmar saw its largest anti-coup protests yet on Saturday with young demonstrators spilling on to the streets to denounce the new military regime, despite a nationwide internet blackout.

India

India: Farmers block roads as thousands protest over agriculture laws

The latest protests came a day after India's agriculture minister defended the laws in parliament, dampening hopes of a settlement.

Netherlands

One protester on why he took to the streets over Dutch COVID curfew

"Why do we need to first vaccinate 90-year-olds?" asked Marcel R. "From my point of view, no one needs to live to 110. I'd rather my children be able to go to a café or a concert."

Myanmar

Myanmar coup: Junta blocks internet as anti-coup protests spread

Street protests in Myanmar continued to expand on Saturday as people gathered again to show their opposition to the army takeover.

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Students rally against coup at Myanmar campus

Students came out to demand that soldiers return to their barracks, release the country's detained leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and restore democracy.

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Yangon and Bangkok become protest grounds against Myanmar coup

The applause in Yangon on Thursday came as about 70 recently elected lawmakers defied the new military government on Thursday by convening a symbolic meeting of the Parliament that was prevented from opening.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here are the key stories of the week captured through the lens' of photographers from around the world.

Turkey

Turkey rejects criticism of its handling of ongoing student protests

Students have been protesting the appointment of an Erdogan loyalist as the rector of Istanbul's prestigious Bogazici University, with some demonstrations resulting in clashes with security forces.

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Protesters call for Tokyo to act over military coup in Myanmar

The coup came earlier this week as the country's new parliament was set to sit for the first time following elections last year.

Green News

What are Indian farmers protesting and how is Rihanna involved?

A backlash against ‘sensationalist’ celebrity tweets emerges, as farmers continue to strike on the streets of India.

Europe Decoded

Twitter removes 'hateful' LGBT comments by Turkey's Interior Minister

Twitter said the post violated rules about hateful conduct but decided to keep it on the platform for public interest.

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Watch: Artists perform in Paris to highlight 'asphyxiation of culture'

Around 30 of them performed outside the French capital's Gare du Nord station, reading or performing on small theatre stages.

Austria

10,000 people demonstrate against lockdown measures in Vienna

Several police officers were injured in clashes, while around 850 people in total were fined following Sunday's rally.

World News

Anti-lockdown protests continue in Belgium, Austria and Slovenia

Resistance is growing after nearly a year of restrictions on businesses, travel, and community life.

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Police chase and detain protesters in central Moscow

Police on Sunday detained protestors outside the Matrosskaya Tishina prison in Moscow, where jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny is supposedly being held.