SEOUL – Tens of thousands of labour union members took to the streets across South Korea on Wednesday (Oct 20) to demand better working conditions…
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West cries foul as Belarus protest leader Kolesnikova sentenced to 11 years
KIEV (REUTERS) – Maria Kolesnikova, one of the leaders of mass street protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko last year, was sentenced to 11 years…
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Sydney police crack down on planned anti-lockdown protest as NSW reports record 825 Covid-19 cases
MELBOURNE (REUTERS) – More than 1,500 police were deployed to the streets of Sydney on Saturday (Aug 21) and rideshares and some public transport routes…
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In Indian-controlled Kashmir, few now dare to speak out due to intimidation by security forces
SRINAGAR, INDIA (AFP) – Public protests in Indian-controlled Kashmir were once an almost weekly occurrence, but two years after New Delhi imposed direct rule on…
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At least 3 killed in anti-Taleban protests in Jalalabad; British PM says Taleban will be judged by their actions
KABUL (REUTERS) – At least three people were killed in anti-Taleban protests in the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday (Aug 18), witnesses said, as…
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Thai protester comatose with bullet lodged in head after clashes
BANGKOK (REUTERS) – A Thai anti-government protester is in a coma with a bullet lodged in his head, a hospital said on Tuesday (Aug 17),…
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Thai protesters plan 'car mob' rally to demand PM Prayut's resignation
BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Thai protesters planned mass demonstrations on Sunday (Aug 15) with convoys of cars to converge on several locations in Bangkok, demanding Prime…
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Google takes down maps targeting hundreds of Thais accused of opposing king
SINGAPORE/BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Google took down two Google Maps documents on Monday (June 28) that had listed the names and addresses of hundreds of Thai…
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'No regrets' says pardoned but defiant Catalan separatist
MONTBLANC, SPAIN (AFP) – He spent three years and eight months behind bars for his involvement in Catalonia’s 2017 failed independence bid. But Mr Jordi…
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First Capitol rioter sentenced avoids prison
WASHINGTON (AFP) – A US federal judge handed down the first sentence on Wednesday (June 23) against someone charged with taking part in the Capitol…
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Thai authorities warn against planned pro-democracy protest
BANGKOK (AFP) – Thai authorities warned demonstrators against gathering to mark the anniversary of the Siamese Revolution on Wednesday (June 23), citing the kingdom’s soaring…
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Thailand's pro-democracy protesters are returning to the streets
BANGKOK (BLOOMBERG) – Protesters in Thailand plan to return to Bangkok’s streets on Thursday (June 24), reviving a pro-democracy movement after a six-month lull during…
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Wounded Myanmar protesters fear arrest in junta hospitals
YANGON (AFP) – Protesters shot during rallies against Myanmar’s military regime are avoiding treatment for their wounds, fearing arrest if they visit junta-run hospitals and…
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Hundreds protest coronavirus curbs in Brussels
BRUSSELS (AFP) – Hundreds of maskless protesters demonstrated against coronavirus restrictions in front of EU buildings in Brussels on Saturday (May 29), with many yelling…
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