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Greek state hospital workers protest cuts

Striking state hospital workers and teachers protested in Athens on Wednesday, demanding back pay and calling for action on staff shortages.

Venezuela

Violent hunger protests hit Venezuela

Venezuela has been rocked by more violent demonstrations as protesters demanded a recall referendum on President’s Nicolas Maduro’s rule.

Papua New Guinea

'Several killed' as Papua New Guinea police fire on student protest

Reports from Papua New Guinea say police have opened fire on a student demonstration, killing as many as four people and wounding around 20.

Venezuela

Authorities validate petition signatures in first step towards ousting Venezuelan president

Venezuelan security forces used tear gas to block hundreds of opposition protesters on Tuesday.

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Protesters in Kenya say electoral body must go

Hundreds of protesters gather in Kenya’s capital to demand the resignation of the country’s election body ahead of a vote next year.

Venezuela

Venezuelan protesters demand a date for a recall referendum to oust President Maduro

Thousands of Venezuelan opposition supporters gathered in the capital Caracas on Monday demanding a recall referendum to remove President Nicolas…

France

French finance minister left with egg on his face as labour law protests continue

Emmanuel Macron was left with egg on his face at an event in Montreuil.

Poland

Thousands rally in Polish capital against conservative government

Large opposition rallies have been held in the Polish capital Warsaw.

Bolivia

Shocking scenes at disabled protest in Bolivia

Tear gas was let off as the protesters, some on crutches or in wheelchairs, advanced down the street in the city of La Paz.

Yemen

Houthi supporters denounce Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen

Thousands of pro-Houthi demonstrators gathered in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Friday (June 3) to denounce intensive airstrikes launched by Saudi-led Arab Allies against…

Venezuela

Venezuelans protest as the country suffers hyperinflation, power cuts, and "food shortages"

Demonstrators marched on the presidential palace in Caracas as Venezuelans become increasingly frustrated at the country's worsening economic crisis

Turkey

Clashes erupt at rally to mark third anniversary of Gezi park protests

Police clashed with activists who gathered at Istanbul's famous Istiklal street, with the aim of marching to the park. However, as every year the site was on lockdown along with Taksim Square.

France

France: business strikes back

The atmosphere was tense between Philippe Martinez and protesters, who say their businesses are suffering because of strikes.

Spain

'Tourists go home' say Spanish locals in backlash to holiday boom

Enough is enough… ‘Foreign tourists go home!

France

France labour reform standoff fuels petrol shortages

Strikes over labour reforms have left fuel in short supply in France.

Japan

Peace and protest in Hiroshima

Thousands gather to witness the first visit by an incumbent US president to the site of the world's first atomic bombing at Hiroshima.

Venezuela

Maduro: more fighting talk for Spain

The Venezuelan president challenges Spain to hold an election debate in Caracas and says he may stand for prime minister himself.

France

Strikes in France - the history of disputes and failed reform

In spring in 1968 La Belle France went on strike.

USA

Violent clashes outside rally but Trump ever-confident of US election success

Violence overshadowed Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shortly after polls showed the contentious Republican presidential candidate had easily won the Washington State…

Economy

French fuel strike: frustration at the pumps and an investment warning

The boss of French energy firm Total has warned it will "seriously reconsider" its future investment plans in France due to the strikes at its refineries against labour law reform.