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Deadly protests in Sudan enter a ninth consecutive day

Dozens of people, including children, have been killed as Sudanese security forces try to stifle street protests that are ostensibly about high prices but whose roots lie much deeper.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia protests: Police release grieving father, ban further rallies

Davor Dragicevic, who claims that his 21-year-old son David was captured, tortured and murdered, has said he will continue to lead protests demanding the truth

Hungary

Student's police assault charge from Hungary's 'slave law' protest

The 32-year-old, a PhD student at the George Soros-backed Central European University (CEU), said he was present at the "slave law" protests in support of trade unions.

Hungary

Hungary 'slave law': Thousands protest in Budapest

New protests took place in Budapest on Friday night as Hungarians continue to oppose prime minister Viktor Orban's controversial 'slave law'

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Spain

Four takeaways from Spain’s controversial cabinet meeting in Barcelona

This is what you need to know after tensions flared in Barcelona on Friday.

World

Portugal's 'yellow vests' turn out for anti-government protests

Several groups have responded to calls on social media to "block Portugal" in anti-government protests, echoing the wave of demonstrations across France.

Hungary

'Slave law' protests: Opposition MPs 'have a fair voice in Hungary'

Hungary's government has hit back after days of streets protests.

Hungary

Hungarian protesters and opposition MPs rally at state TV building

Hungarian protesters and opposition MPs entered the state TV building on Monday to demonstrate against Viktor Orban's government's policies.

Russia

Peace protesters face hostility in Moscow

Calls to end war in Ukraine and free political prisoners outside the FSB headquarters are shouted down by angry pro-Russian Serbs, who attempt to disrupt meeting and jostle journalists.

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Brussels protesters rally against UN migration pact

Protesters took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday to voice their opposition to a United Nations pact on migration, which is set to be approved later this week.

France

Bare-breasted ‘Mariannes’ face off with Paris police in silent protest

Five bare-breasted protesters dressed as Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, faced off with police in Paris on Saturday in a silent demonstration.

Hungary

Hungary's 'slave law': labour reform protests continue for third day

Protesters are out on the streets of Budapest again.

France

France's 'gilets jaunes' call for more protests this weekend

France's Gilet Jaunes protesters are calling for more protests across the country this weekend despite pleas from the government to end the demonstrations after the Strasbourg shootings and President Macron's concessions.

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Climate protest at Pelosi's office spurs arrests

Hundreds of climate activists protested inside the Cannon House Office Building at the office of incoming U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, demanding House Democratic leaders form a select committee for a Green New Deal.

Spain

Madrid threatens Catalonia with national police

The Spanish government says if Catalan regional authorities cannot prevent separatists closing major roads it will have to send in national police to end the protests

France

Will Macron's concessions stop the 'gilets jaunes' protests?

France's president Emmanuel Macron announced a series of measures on Monday evening to quell the anger of 'gilets jaunes' protesters. But, will they work?

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Agreement breaks out between pro- and anti-Brexit protesters after vote postponement

Pro and anti-Brexit protesters united in distrust of UK PM after vote postponed

Belgium

Police arrest 400 'yellow vest' protestors in Brussels

Protestors and police clash in Brussels

France

Gilets jaunes: What's driving the anger?

The government may have gone back on its decision to raise taxes on fuel, but the Gilets jaunes movement shows no sign of appeasing.

France

Anger over video of French student protesters arrested on their knees

A video showing police overlooking student protesters on their knees and with their hands behind their heads has sparked a lot of angry reaction in France.