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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

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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.

Europe News

Tens of thousands march against Belgian austerity reforms in Brussels

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels on Tuesday, opposed to the free market policies of the centre-right government.

France

France blockades hit 'all' oil refineries as labour dispute hardens

The strike over French labour laws has become more entrenched, amid union claims that all of the country’s oil refineries have been affected by…

France

French union blockades spark petrol shortages

French police break up protest outside oil refinery Six out of eight refineries blockaded 2000 petrol stations running out of petrol Tourists stranded as petrol shortages bite French police began

Kenya

Kenya police break up CORD opposition protests against 'electoral bias'

Police in Kenya have dispersed opposition protests over the electoral process with water cannon and tear gas.

France

Fuel fears hit France: oil refineries blocked in protest over labour reforms

Stressful for some, the drive to work is causing a bigger headache than usual for commuters in France.

Greece

Greece faces more austerity

Greece passes more austerity measures Syriza MP quits over reforms Hundreds protest outside parliament Greece’s parliament has approved new budget cuts and tax rises ahead of a key eurozone meeting

Kazakhstan

Kazakh police break up anti-government protests

Kazakh police have broken up anti-government protests detaining dozens of protesters and cordoning off the main squares of major cities.