Fighting lawmakers, protests mar start of Taiwan’s new government
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Thousands protesting outside parliament, lawmakers tackling and punching each other inside — it’s not the peace and unity Taiwan’s new president called for…
Pro-Palestinian protesters announce end to University of Melbourne encampment after claiming ‘major win’
In short: Pro-Palestinian protesters who have occupied a University of Melbourne building since Wednesday last week have announced it will be disbanded.The University of Melbourne…
School, jobs, family: Why Cal State L.A. isn’t roiling with protest
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, the Cal State L.A. student union buzzed with people eating lunch. Outside, students took graduation photos wearing caps and gowns…
Record number of tourists flock to Spain as locals prepare major half-term protest
Over 16.1 million international tourists have flocked to Spain in the first quarter of 2024, but angry anti-tourism locals have had enough and plan to…
Would pro-Palestinian protesters have disrupted a 2024 L.A. Olympics?
Los Angeles might have dodged at least one Olympic-sized headache by agreeing to wait until 2028 to host the Summer Games. The reason? If L.A.…
Biden tells Morehouse graduates he hears their protests over Gaza war
ATLANTA — President Joe Biden on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and…
Six arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations meet in Melbourne’s CBD
In short: Six people have been arrested after pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrations clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon.Police said around 7,000 people were in attendance and…
Body of Israeli hostage Ron Benjamin recovered from Gaza, says IDF
In short: The Israeli Defense Forces recovered the remains of Ron Benjamin, a hostage killed during the October 7 attacks.Mr Benjamin's body was recovered along with…
Tunisian lawyers protest arrest, alleged torture of colleague | Newsfeed
NewsFeedTunisian lawyers went on a one-day strike and rallied outside the judicial “Palace of Justice” after the arrest of two lawyers in the last week,…
No election boycotts: Kashmiris use vote to protest Indian policies instead | India Election 2024 News
Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – Haroon Khan huddled with his friends on the lawn of a polling station in the heart of Nowhatta, a part of…
France sends more police and seeks talks to quell New Caledonia riots
In short: France has sent extra police to try to quell riots in New Caledonia, after an eruption of violence this week in protest against…
North Carolina law targets masks at protests
RALEIGH, N.C. — People wearing masks during protests could face extra penalties if arrested, under proposed legislation in North Carolina. Critics say the legislation could make…
Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill | Politics News
Protesters are angry at government efforts to pass a law against ‘foreign agents’ which mirrors repressive Russian legislation. Thousands of Georgians have joined new protests…
'Extreme' protest groups face ban under proposal
A report will recommend proscribing "extreme" groups using criminal tactics to achieve their aims. Source link
Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision; event roiled by Gaza war protests
MALMO, Sweden — Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward…
Thousands protest against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final | Israel War on Gaza News
Thousands of people have protested in the Swedish city of Malmo against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Israel’s war on Gaza casting…
UK revokes visa of law student who addressed pro-Palestine protest | Israel War on Gaza News
The United Kingdom has revoked the visa of a Palestinian student after she participated in a pro-Palestine demonstration at her university. Dana Abuqamar told Al…
‘None of the above’: An election protest brews in India’s coffee export hub | India Election 2024
Araku Valley, India – Gemmala Sita is proud of the coffee beans she grows on what is among the world’s largest organic, fair-trade plantations. Her…
Police Say No Need To Protest Over Illegal Detention Of Nigerian Journalist
Nigerian police authorities have told journalists not to bother to protest the illegal detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…
Thousands in Sweden protest Israel participating in Eurovision song contest | Newsfeed
NewsFeedThousands of protesters waving Palestinian flags marched in the streets of Malmo, Sweden calling for the suspension of Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision song…