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France: Far-right mayor's anti-migrant posters spark outrage

“That’s it.

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German judges hear Canada free trade deal case

Germany’s constitutional court is hearing a case brought by campaigners against a free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

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Hollywood actress arrested at pipeline protest

Shailene Woodley has been arrested in North Dakota while protesting against a planned pipeline that Native Americans say will desecrate sacred land and damage the environment.

Poland

Poland's teachers protest over education changes

Thousands of teachers in Poland held protests in 17 cities across the country on Monday over government plans to overhaul the public school system.

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Portugal

Portugal: Taxi drivers protest against Uber

Tempers flared in Portugal on Monday as traditional taxi drivers protested against government moves to regulate ride-hailing apps like Uber, accusing them of unfair…

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360° video: Jeers and cheers against newspaper closure in Hungary

Several thousand Hungarians have protested outside parliament in Budapest, saying press freedom is under threat following the closure of Népszabadság, the country’s leading opposition…

Italy

One year on: Italians march against Matteo Renzi's controversial educational reforms

Students in dozens of cities across Italy have marched against education policies and reform one year after they were laid out by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Turkey

Turkey shuts more TV stations in post-coup clampdown

Journalists protest after Turkey closes down critical TV station.

South Africa

Protests escalate into violence in South Africa as police and students clash

Protesters and police clash as demonstrations over tuition fee increases at Wits University escalate.

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Greek police use tear gas on protesting pensioners

Around 1500 Greek pensioners tried to march to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s office on Monday to show their anger over cutbacks to their benefits.

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Polish women protest over planned abortion law

Polish women took to the streets on Monday in protest at a government bill that would lead to a total ban on abortion, even for rape victims.

Russia

Second photography flashpoint over war photos in Moscow

A group of men invaded the Sakharov Centre in the Russian capital and disrupted the exhibition of work which features photographs from Ukraine's embattled east.

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South African police fire rubber bullets at students protesting tuition costs at Rhodes University

Tensions were running high at South Africa’s Rhodes University on Wednesday (September 28) as police and students scuffled during a demonstration over tuition…

Kenya

Police fire on protesters in Nairobi

Riot police have reportedly fired live ammunition and tear gas to disperse Kenyan university students protesting over road safety.

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Stormy waters: Venetians up in arms over cruise ships

Venetians and environmentalists have staged an angry protest over the presence of huge cruise ships.

Italy

Venice canal comes to life amid noisy protest against large cruise ships

Venice was the scene of a colourful and noisy protest on Sunday as a small armada of boats turned out to draw attention to large cruise ships which are allowed to pass through the Italian city’s…

USA

Charlotte shooting: family releases video of Keith L Scott's last moments

The family of Keith Lamont Scott, a 43-year-old black man who was shot dead by a black policeman in Charlotte, North Carolina, have released a video of the last moments of his…

Poland

Abortion laws in Poland

The Polish parliament has rejected draft legislation to allow abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy by 240 votes to 173.

USA

Charlotte protests: Calmer but defiant mood over police shooting

For the third night running, there have been protests in Charlotte, North Carolina over the fatal shooting of a black man by a black police officer.

USA

Third night of protests in Charlotte following fatal police shooting of Keith L. Scott

Charlotte, North Carolina, has seen a third night of protests following the fatal shooting by a black police officer of Keith Lamont Scott.