Tag: Protests and demonstrations
Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control
<p>BEIRUT — Protesters in Lebanon burned tires and closed several major roads on Thursday as the severe economic crisis gripping the country continued to...
Putin seeks crackdown on those who push children to protest
MOSCOW — Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday urged police to track down people who encourage children to join in unsanctioned demonstrations, a move...
Washington State women hold off Utah’s late rally, win 57-48
LAS VEGAS — Freshman Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 15 points, Bella Murekatete added 13 points and 12 rebounds, and seventh-seeded Washington State beat No. 10...
Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control
BEIRUT — Protesters in Lebanon burned tires and closed several major roads on Thursday as the severe economic crisis gripping the country continued to...
Spain: Violence flares back up at protests for jailed rapper
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — After a brief respite, protests have again turned violent in Barcelona as supporters of a Spanish rap artist imprisoned for glorifying...
Islamist party supporters march for unity in Tunisia
Thousands of flag-waving marchers demonstrated Saturday in Tunisia's capital in a show of support for the majority party in parliament.
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Spain: Violence flares back up at protests for jailed rapper
BARCELONA, Spain — After a brief respite, protests have again turned violent in Barcelona as supporters of a Spanish rap artist imprisoned for glorifying...
Algeria pro-democracy marchers try to revive Friday protests
<p>ALGIERS, Algeria — Protesters took to the streets of Algiers and other cities around Algeria Friday in a bid to restart weekly pro-democracy demonstrations.</p>
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Rights monitor says 3 dead as protests rage in southern Iraq
BAGHDAD — Iraqi security forces fired live ammunition into a crowd of anti-government protesters on Friday in southern Iraq, killing three people, a human...
Algeria pro-democracy marchers try to revive Friday protests
ALGIERS, Algeria — Protesters took to the streets of Algiers and other cities around Algeria Friday in a bid to restart weekly pro-democracy demonstrations.
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