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Art attacks demean Rome's cultural heritage says city's curator

The dying of the Trevi fountain red by serial shock artist Graziano Cecchini does nothing for the city's image claims cultural curator.

Italy

Greenpeace protest in Rome after finding dangerous citywide air pollution

Greenpeace target diesel users in the Italian capital after finding Nitrogen Dioxide levels above WHO safety guidelines

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'Get out of bed with Monsanto': activists demand glyphosate ban

More than a million people have signed an EU petition demanding a full ban of the weed killer, amid concerns it may cause cancer.

China

Hong Kong protest leaders released on bail

Hong Kong's highest court has released pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Nathan Law on bail pending an appeal of their prison sentences after they were convicted of sparking massive protests in 2014

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Malta

Thousands call for justice for murdered Malta journalist

Thousands hold a rally to honour a Maltese journalist who died in a car bombing last week but few believe her murder will be solved

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Demonstrators in Buenos Aires demand answers about death of Argentine protester

Demonstrators in Buenos Aires demand answers about death of Argentine protester

USA

The moment a black man hugged a neo-nazi

A neo-nazi walked through an anti-fascist rally and had a surprising reception

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Neo-nazi "Free speech" event at Florida University goes ahead amid protests

Neo-Nazi event at Florida University meets barrage of protests as university criticised for cost of upholding "free speech".

USA

Protests as white nationalist speaks at University of Florida

Demonstrators shouted "Go home Nazis" as Richard Spencer tried to give his address

Spain

Catalonia remains on collision course with Madrid over independence

Spain threatens to put Catalonia under direct central rule if region doesn't abandon independence drive by Thursday

France

Artist sets fire to bank in Paris

A Russian performance artist has been detained in Paris after setting fire to the front of a branch of France's central bank

France

Watch: Activists light up fireworks at nuclear power plant

Greenpeace demands more security and protection at nuclear power facilities.

France

400,000 protest against labour reforms in France

Up to 45,000 people in Paris and 400,000 across France have marched against Emmanuel Macron's labour reforms

Spain

Huge demonstrations in Barcelona for Spanish unity

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Australians protest against Adani mine

Large protests were held across Australia on Saturday against Indian mining giant Adani Enterprises’ proposed Carmichael coal mine, which would be the country’s largest coal mine but has been delayed for years over environmental and financing issues.

World News

This week in pictures: Las Vegas tragedy, Catalonia turbulence and PM May's very bad day

Spain

Catalan protesters strike with mixed feelings about future

Catalonia stages general strike but protesters are divided over region's future

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Demonstrators protest against the Spanish government in Barcelona

Demonstrators gathered in Barcelona in protest against the Spanish Government, days after hundreds of people were hurt as police tried to disrupt the Catalan independence referendum

World

At least 8 dead in Cameroon Anglophone independence protests

Soldiers shot dead at least eight people and wounded others in Cameroon’s restless English-speaking regions on Sunday during protests by activists calling for its independence.

Austria

Protesters oppose Austrian Burqa ban

Protesters gather in Vienna City Centre to oppose Austria's ban on full facial coverings.