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Turkey

Turkish hunger strikers protest post-coup purge

An academic and a primary school teacher have been on hunger strike for over two months - they want their jobs back.

Venezuela

Marchers condemn latest death in Venezuelan protests

The death of a young man in Caracas brings to 39 the number of people killed in the wave of popular unrest spreading through Venezuela.

Venezuela

'Hundreds face military trial' amid Venezuela anti-Maduro protests

More protests are expected in Venezuela on Wednesday as the six-week wave of anger at President Maduro’s government continues.

France

Post-election protests grip Paris

There have been sporadic clashes between protesters and police in Paris in the wake of the second round of the country's presidential election.

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Venezuela

Women march in Venezuela as unrest continues

The women said they were standing up against political oppression and violence, as weeks of unrest in the country continues.

Russia

Russia: thousands of protesters mark anniversary of Bolotnaya Square crackdown

Thousands of opposition activists have taken part in an authorised rally in Moscow to mark the five year anniversary since the Bolotnaya Square protest.

Poland

Poland: opposition groups hold 'Liberty March' to protest against government

Venezuela

Latin American nations denounce Venezuela violence

Eight Latin American nations have denounced what they call “excessive use of force” by Venezuelan authorities.

Venezuela

Students clash with police as Venezuela violence rages

There has been no let-up in Venezuela’s protest movement against leftist President Nicolas Maduro, with clashes between students and police on Thursday.

Venezuela

Violence in Venezuela as protesters condemn Maduro decree

Security forces deploy tear gas and water cannon at anti-government demonstrators in Caracas

Venezuela

Anger on the streets of Caracas over Maduro's power shakeup

Opposition protesters block main roads in the Venezuelan capital as anger spreads over the president's shock announcement

Venezuela

Venezuelans block Caracas in protest over President Maduro's bid to change constitution

In Venezuela, residents in Caracas have blocked the streets with rubbish and concrete to protest against President Nicolas Maduro’s bid to rewrite the country’s…

Hungary

"We belong to Europe" - Hungarians hold May Day rally

Thousands of pro-EU protesters warn Hungary's government not to abandon European liberal values in a May Day rally in Budapest

Turkey

Turkey: May Day protests turn violent

In Turkey, May Day demonstrations have turned violent after clashes broke out between police and protesters.

France

May Day clashes in Paris as tense election looms

Clashes marr May Day march in Paris

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Dozens arrested in anti-government protest in Istanbul

Turkish police arrested dozens as anti-government protesters tried to breach a ban on access to the main Taksim Square in Istanbul to mark May Day.

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Russian flags waved at Trump rally

Donald Trump celebrated his first 100 days as US President on Saturday with a campaign-style rally attended by cheering fans in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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South Korea THAAD scuffles

Protesters scuffled with police in South Korea’s Seongju county on Sunday as they tried to prevent US Army oil lorries from entering the site where the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence system (THAA

Turkey

Turkey: More than 200 detained in May Day clashes

May Day turned ugly in Turkey on Monday as protesters clashed with police.

Venezuela

Maduro woos his core support following violent protests

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has promised to raise minimum salaries by sixty percent and to hold long delayed state elections in the coming months.