Protests

Coronavirus hysteria results in protests and clashes in Ukraine | ABC News

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Hysteria over the novel coronavirus epidemic has sparked violent protests in Ukraine, fueled by panic and disinformation around the outbreak—even though the country has no confirmed cases of the virus. https://abcn.ws/2V9eLEO SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://www.youtube.com/ABCNews/ Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc

Angry Ukrainian protesters block roads to stop quarantined arrival from China

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Violent protests kicked-off between locals and police in Ukraine over the Coronavirus – as quarantined nationals return home from China. MORE: https://on.rt.com/abd7 Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on … Read more Angry Ukrainian protesters block roads to stop quarantined arrival from China

Flares Out: Thousands call for NEW anti-Macron protests in Paris

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Paris streets glow red as thousands call for new protests against Macron’s pension reforms . Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rttv #RT (Russia Today) is a … Read more Flares Out: Thousands call for NEW anti-Macron protests in Paris

Is Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of covering up war crimes? | UpFront

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In this episode of UpFront we challenge Aung San Suu Kyi’s former spokesperson on allegations of genocide in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. And we debate the police response to protests in France against President Emmanuel Macron’s government with La Republique En Marche MP Roland Lescure. Follow UpFront on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJUpFront and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJUpFront/

Riot police violently quash coronavirus quarantine protesters in a Ukrainian village

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Ukraine had to resort to old-school police tactics to quash a protest by local residents of a small town when they closed roads after learning that a plane full of possible carriers of the new coronavirus was heading their way. On Thursday, the Ukrainian government finally evacuated its citizens from the epidemic-stricken Chinese city of … Read more Riot police violently quash coronavirus quarantine protesters in a Ukrainian village

Iraq’s southern protesters refuse to back down

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The Iraqi city of Nasiriya has been the epicentre of the anti-government protests in the south. People there are refusing to back down despite increasing pressure from authorities. And they want one of their own appointed as prime minister. Al Jazeera’s Simona Foltyn reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: … Read more Iraq’s southern protesters refuse to back down

Argentina abortion rights activists renew push for legalisation

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In more than 100 cities across Argentina, protests have taken place calling for abortion to be legalised. Activists say it is a public health issue. But they face opposition from conservatives and the Catholic church. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish … Read more Argentina abortion rights activists renew push for legalisation

Canada pipeline protests: Businesses demand gov’t act over losses

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Business groups in Canada are demanding the government end demonstrations that have paralysed the country’s rail network. They estimate the disruption is costing the country’s economy billions of dollars. The protesters oppose the building of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. It passes through the land of indigenous people known as First Nations in Canada. Al Jazeera’s … Read more Canada pipeline protests: Businesses demand gov’t act over losses

Pension deficit to reach 113 billion euros by 2030, French government claims

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Latest French government figures project a deficit of 113 billion euros in the retirement system by 2030. The pension overhaul has triggered a series of street protests and a long-running transport strike. Opponents have accused the government of not being transparent about the proposed reforms while unions say it will result in lower pensions for … Read more Pension deficit to reach 113 billion euros by 2030, French government claims

Canada: Pipeline protests shut down main rail routes

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Most of Canada’s main rail routes have ground to a halt, as mass protests continue against the construction of a natural gas pipeline. Indigenous groups are leading the movement over concerns the project will infringe on traditional lands. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Tyendinaga, Ontario. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us … Read more Canada: Pipeline protests shut down main rail routes