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Thousands celebrate Mugabe's downfall

Zimbabweans celebrating the expected fall of President Robert Mugabe marched towards his residence in the capital Harare on Saturday.

Kenya

Kenyan police disperses opposition supporters, at least 3 killed

Thousands of people had poured into the streets of the capital to welcome back opposition leader Odinga, but things turned violent when police tried to disperse them.

Austria

'Keep the Freedom Party out of government' demand protesters in Austria

As the far-right FPO enters coalition talks with the mainstream right in Austria, people protest in Vienna.

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Swastika-shaped Trump effigy set on fire in Manila

"This is a meeting between two presidents with a very bad, fascist mindset," said the leader of the demonstration, held as the US president joined his Filipino counterpart Rodrigo Duterte for a regional summit.

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Philippines

Trump meets and tweets (insults) ahead of ASEAN

A presidential tweet on North Korea once again stole the headlines, on eve of Manila summit

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Protesters flood Manila for Trump visit

US president faces left-wing protests near end of Asian tour.

Poland

Poles celebrate independence day

Warsaw sees 12 different marches as Independence Day brings rival claimants to Poland's political heritage onto the streets.

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Protests continue as the COP 23 talks grind on in Bonn

Environment summit positive despite President Trump's pullout as other American voices bring promises.

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Violence erupts at Trump Manilla rally

Fighting broke out as left-wing activists against Donald Trump clashed with police at US embassy in Manilla

Venezuela

"Venezuela is going to export peace to the world"

The latin american country has approved legislation to clamp down on the media.

Spain

Gridlock as Catalonia hit by general strike

The strike was called by the two main civic groups who support independence, with demands that their leaders be freed from prison

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Rallies held in South Korea ahead of U.S President Donald Trump's visit

South Korean protesters and supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump have held separate rallies near the U.S. embassy in Seoul ahead of his visit to the country.

Russia

Russian far-right "Unity Day" march called off

Far-right nationalists can no longer call on mass support for Unity Day protests.

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German protesters out to influence COP 23

The Cop 23 meets in Bonn as protesters angrilyl demand faster change to tackle the climate crisis.

Germany

Thousands rally in Bonn to protest over Cop23 climate deal

Environmental campaigners from around the world gathered in the German city ahead of next week's UN conference to ratify the Paris climate deal

Spain

The 30 days that shook Spain

A look back at the key moments of 30 historic days

Papua New Guinea

Tensions rise as refugees refuse to leave Australian camp in Papua New Guinea amid safety fears

Refugees and asylum seekers held by Australia in Papua New Guinea have barricaded themselves inside a detention centre and launched legal action to fight its closure

World News

Has #MeToo transformed into a turning point for social change?

Has #MeToo transformed from a social campaign to a movement that could create social change and reduce the sexual abuse of women?

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School children caught in tear gas at Nairobi protest

The pupils could be seen huddling against a wall while journalists in protective gear tried to shield them.

Spain

Madrid prepares to file criminal charges against sacked Catalan leader

Huge pro-unity rally marks start of intense week in Catalonia