Jul 11 Watch 2:24 Sri Lankan protesters occupy presidential palace By Lizz Bolaji and Peter Smith, Independent Television News The political chaos in Sri Lanka took a new turn Monday. Officials on the Indian Ocean island nation said parliament will vote on a new president next week. That's after mass protests in the capital forced the president and prime… Continue watching
Apr 01 $14 million jury award for protesters harmed in Denver protests could resonate around U.S. By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press A federal jury's $14 million award to Denver protesters injured during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits. Continue reading
Nov 13 Sudanese rally against army tightening grip on power; 5 dead By Fay Abuelgasim, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas on Saturday to disperse protesters denouncing the military’s tightening grip on the country, killing at least five and wounding several, activists said. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 7:56 Russian opposition leader’s arrest sparks wave of national protests Part of the conversation between President Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday centered on Russia's top opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, whose recent arrest is sparking a wave of national protests. Masha Gessen, staff writer for The New Yorker,… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 7:40 How Gen. Mark Milley became a political ‘prop’ during Trump photo op The top U.S. military officer, Gen. Mark Milley, apologized for joining President Trump in a June 1 photo op amid protests over racial violence. Authorities had forcibly cleared protesters near the White House. In a recorded commencement address to the… Continue watching
Jun 01 Police fire tear gas to disperse D.C. protest so Trump could visit church By Associated Press The protesters appeared to be acting peacefully before they were dispersed by force. Continue reading
Dec 23 Protesters block Paris subway on 19th day of pension strikes By Associated Press The government is negotiating with unions about the retirement reform, which President Emmanuel Macron has championed to keep the state pension system financially sustainable. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 3:44 Hong Kong protest violence draws stark contrast to China’s anniversary pomp Tensions between police and protesters in Hong Kong escalated overnight, as officers opened fire. A young activist was shot, but survived. The unrest came just as mainland China marked the 70th anniversary of the Communist state. Nick Schifrin, who has… Continue watching
Sep 20 Judge orders Trump to give deposition in protesters’ lawsuit By Associated Press New York State Supreme Court Judge Doris Gonzalez of the Bronx denied Trump's effort to quash a subpoena, ordering him to videotape a deposition for the trial before jury selection begins Sept. 26. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 25:37 Pomp and protests in D.C. as Trump becomes 45th president By PBS News Hour Continue watching