anti-government protests

Hong Kong protests resume in shopping centers and streets

By Associated Press

The protests demanding greater democratic rights show no sign of ending despite the overwhelming victory by anti-establishment candidates in elections for district representatives earlier this month.

304 killed in Iran protests, Amnesty International reports

By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

The protests, which lasted about four days in several cities and towns in Iran in November, were sparked by a sharp rise in gasoline prices.

At least 200 killed in Iran protests and government crackdown, Amnesty says

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising gasoline prices and a subsequent crackdown by security forces, Amnesty International said Monday.

Gas station strike paralyzes Lebanon as crisis deepens

By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

Nationwide protests that began Oct. 17 over widespread corruption and mismanagement have worsened Lebanon’s worst economic and financial crises.

Overnight clashes in Lebanon injure dozens as tensions rise

By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

The nationwide uprising against the country’s ruling elite has remained overwhelmingly peaceful since it began Oct. 17, but as the political deadlock for forming a new government drags on, tempers have risen.

Iran supreme leader claims protests are a U.S.-backed ‘conspiracy’

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei provided no evidence for his claims.

Weeklong siege of Hong Kong campus comes to an end

By Eileen Ng, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

A search of the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus Tuesday found just one woman, in weak condition, and a senior university official said it’s unlikely anyone else remains.

PHOTOS: Hong Kong police battle protesters in university siege

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Hong Kong’s work week started with multiple protests that disrupted traffic, and schools remained closed because of safety concerns.

Hong Kong police deny curfew, say protesters are out of control

By Patrick Quinn, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Hong Kong police warned protesters on Thursday that they were moving “one step closer to terrorism” by sinking the city into chaos.

Bolivia experiences power vacuum as Morales and would-be successors resign

By Paola Flores, Carlos Valdez, Associated Press

President Evo Morales, pushed by the military and weeks of massive protests, resigned after nearly 14 years in power and seemingly every person constitutionally in line for the job quit as well.