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Police detain protesters in Russia during pro-Navalny rallies

Russian police detained protesters in the far-eastern city of Vladivostok as multiple rallies were planned in support of Alexei Navalny across the country.

Russia

More than 3,000 arrested in Russia at huge protests for Alexei Navalny

Thousands of people have gathered in various cities across Russia to demand the release of Alexei Navalny - Vladimir Putin's most prominent critic.

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Heavily armed gun lobbyists hit Richmond ahead of Biden inauguration

Rival heavily armed groups were gathering near government buildings in Richmond, Virginia, ahead of planned protests against Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington. Lobby Day brings Second Amendment protesters to Richmond every year.

United Kingdom

Trump baby blimp retired to museum ahead of Biden inauguration

A six-metre-high blimp depicting a nappy-wearing baby Donald Trump has been added to the Museum of London's collection.

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United Kingdom

Brexit red tape: UK ports demand government help for fish exporters

Boris Johnson has promised a compensation fund for seafood exporters hit by post-Brexit bureaucracy, but describes their difficulties as "teething problems".

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'Brexit carnage': UK fishing sector protests extra red tape outside EU

British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of Brexit. But now some are protesting against the extra red tape it has brought.

Netherlands

Dutch police arrest over 100 at anti-government COVID-19 protest

Police in Amsterdam turned a water cannon on hundreds of demonstrators who were taking part in an authorised protest against the Dutch government and its coronavirus measures.

Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem continue calls for PM Netanyahu to resign

Weekly protests continue in Jerusalem calling on Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges

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Italy's tourism workers protest lack of support amid COVID impact

Foreign tourism in Italy dropped by 68.6% in 2020

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Thousands of Filippino faithful gather at church to see rare statue

A parade involving the centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have miraculous healing powers, was cancelled because of the pandemic.

Montenegro

Thousands protest in Montenegro over religious law amendment

Demonstrators have accused the new government of being pro-Serb because of its plans to amend a religious property law that is strongly opposed by the Serbian Orthodox Church.

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Argentina activists demonstrate in support of legalising abortion

Activists demonstrated outside Argentina's legislature to show support for an abortion bill currently going through the Senate.

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Flamenco artists in Spain protest COVID-19 restrictions

Flamenco performers protested a lack of government aid, saying they were concerned for the survival of the art form amid the pandemic restrictions.

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France: Thousands protest virus restrictions on cultural sector

Thousands protested in Paris after the government backtracked on reopening theatres and cultural venues.

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Thousands protest in Warsaw against abortion reform and PiS government

Thousands demonstrated in Warsaw to protest against a Constitutional Court ruling imposing an almost total ban on abortion in Poland, and also to demand the resignation of the ruling PiS government.

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More than 100 arrested at tense security law protest in Paris

Riot police charged protesters in a bid to push them back at a demonstration in Paris against a planned security law that would restrict the publication of pictures showing the faces of police officers.

USA

Six injured after car ploughs through protesters in Manhattan

Police said the driver, a woman, was stopped near the area. She was taken into custody and questioned. It's not clear whether she will face charges.

Albania

Albania's interior minister resigns over fatal police shooting

On Thursday, Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed he has accepted the resignation of interior minister Sander Lleshaj.

Moldova

Thousands protest in call for resignation of Moldovan government

At least 20,000 people gathered in the capital of Moldova on Sunday, calling for the resignation of the government and the dissolution of parliament.

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Anti-Amazon protesters demonstrate in front of Paris Finance Ministry

Activists in Paris dropped off fake packages bearing the logo of Jeff Bezos' company in front of the Finance Ministry in Paris to "symbolise the government's collusion with Amazon".