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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

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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

Italy

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

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.