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China

Hong Kong protest against 'lifelong presidency' for President Xi

Demonstrators marched to the China Liason Office to denounce moves to let Xi Jinping stay in office indefinitely

World News

Democratic Republic of Congo: one dead as security forces block protes

Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa shot dead an anti-government protester and wounded two others during church-led demonstrations against President Joseph Kabila on Sunday.

Greece

Greeks rally over Macedonia name dispute

Up to 1.5 million people have rallied in Athens to oppose the proposed change to the name of the 'Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia' to 'Macedonia'

Germany

Rival rallies highlight migrant tensions in German city

Feelings are running high in Cottbus after knife crime attacks

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Iran

Hijab protests spread in Iran after anti-government protests

After anti-government protests in late December, they're gaining momentum and a movement called "WhiteWednesdays" is trending online.

World News

Albania: thousands take part in anti-government protests

Thousands of people take part in a large anti-government rally in Tirana demanding the government step down.

Business Series

Bad weather saves Trump from Davos ‘un-welcome’ rally

Swiss activists told Euronews they had planned to protest in Davos to let the president know “we don’t like who you are or what you do.”

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Six die as banned protests go ahead in DRC

Violence broke out as security forces cracked down on banned protests against President Joseph Kabila in Kinshasa.

World News

Women's March 2018: 11 of the best signs, chosen by Euronews

While some referenced TV shows with dystopian themes, others reworked song lyrics.

Hungary

Hungary: 'Educate us for the 21st century!' students demand

Thousands protested outside parliament in Budapest to call for less blind memorisation of facts and more criticial thinking and creativity

World News

Womens' March Global seeks big turnout on Sunday

A year of the Trump administration has given women plenty of food for thought, and many of them feel sick.

China

Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong jailed for second time

The 21-year-old has been imprisoned for three months for his role during the 2014 pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” protests against the Chinese government.

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'Wheels Up, Guns Down' ride through Miami

Dozens of riders hit the streets in what they say is a rally against gun violence.

Greece

Protests and clashes in Athens as parliament passes more reforms

Thousands demonstrated as Greek lawmakers passed more measures demanded by international lenders, aimed at securing bailout funds.

South Africa

Protesters trash H&M stores in South Africa over ‘racist’ ad

A H&M spokesperson told Euronews the label has temporarily closed its stores in South Africa for the safety of its employees and customers

United Kingdom

Far-right protesters disrupt Sadiq Khan speech at Fabian Society

Police needed to disperse group chanting anti-EU slogans attempting "citizens' arrest" of Khan.

Peru

Fujimori supporters rally in Peru

In contrast to previous protests, hundreds of people gathered on the streets of Lima to show their support for former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori.

Honduras

Hondurans protest against 'fraudulent' election

Protests to denounce the outcome of a controversial presidential election rock the Honduran capital a week ahead of a planned national strike.

Iran

Iran protests end but regime now faces ‘race against time,’ experts sa

What made this mass display of dissent — which resulted in at least 21 deaths and more than 3,700 arrests — so significant was that it appeared to be leaderless and spread without the impetus of any particular opposition group.

Pakistan

Protests in Pakistan after girl's rape and murder

Two people have died in Pakistan after protests in the city of Kasur.