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Explainer: Why Romanians are still protesting despite government climbdown

Romania has seen its biggest protests since the 1989 revolution after the new leftist government pushed through controversial anti-corruption reforms.

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Romania : Ongoing protests and a vote of no confidence

Though the numbers are reportedly dwindling, demonstrations in Romania continue as the government awaits a vote of no confidence

Argentina

Argentina : topless protest

Following the banishing of bare-breasted women sunbathers from a beach in Buenos Aires, dozens of topless protesters, along with hundreds of fully-clothed supporters have taken to the…

USA

Dakota access pipeline approved

The final permit for the construction of the controversial, 3.

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Romanian protesters dance as demonstrations enter their sixth day

Protesters in Bucharest, Romania, took a moment to express themselves through the medium of dance as anti-government demonstrations entered their sixth day on February…

Romania

Romania's president slams government over transparency and corruption

President Klaus Iohannis has told parliament the government should act for the whole country, not just for 'politicians with problems'.

World News

Two dozen held amid riots near Paris over alleged police rape

Anger over the alleged rape by police of a young man in a Paris suburb has erupted into violence for a third successive night.

France

Paris anti-police protests following 'rape' charge

Outraged protesters have marched through the centre of the ethnically diverse Parisian suburb of Aulnay-sous-Bois demanding, “Justice for Theo”.

Romania

Romania: PM 'may fire' Justice Minister over corruption decree 'mishandling'

As Romanians call for the government to go and with a vote of no confidence on the cards, the prime minister says he may sack his justice minister.

Romania

Romania government calls for calm amid confusion over corruption plans

There is confusion in Romania over the government’s plans on corruption: first the Justice Minister Florin Iordache spoke on Monday morning of presenting a new, alternative bill after the withdrawal o

Spain

The men behind Catalonia's separatist push

In January 2016, Carles Puigdemont took over from Artur Mas to lead the regional government of Catalonia.

Romania

Romania protesters extend demands

An estimated 500,000 people have again held rallies across Romania despite the government backing down over a controversial corruption decree.

Romania

Rallies in Romania despite repeal of contentious corruption decree

Protesters in Romania are calling for the resignation of the government, despite the repeal of a controversial corruption decree.

Romania

Calls for resignations in Romania

The country's prime minister said on Saturday he would scrap a decree that would have shielded dozens of politicians from prosecution for corruption. But there are calls for the government to go.

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Austria : veil ban protest

Nearly 1000 people took to the streets of Vienna on Saturday to protest against the Austrian government’s plans to ban the full-face veil.

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Londoners oppose Trump travel ban

Cities across the UK joined a global movement in oppostion to Donald Trump and a travel ban he tried to impose last week

Austria

Austria: Protesters denounce plans to ban full-face Muslim veils

Defending what they say is a woman’s right to choose, some 3,000 people have marched through Austria’s capital, Vienna, to protest at government plans to ban full-face Muslim veils in public…

USA

'Make America Think Again': anti-Trump rallies take place worldwide

Around the world, thousands take part in protests against US President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban.

Austria

Austria: protesters in Vienna rally against fight-right ball

Around 3000 people demonstrated in Vienna on Friday night against a traditional right-wing ball.

Romania

Romania anti-corruption protests enter fourth day as political crisis deepens

Tens of thousands of demonstrators in Romania have rallied for a fourth night to protest against the government’s controversial corruption decree.