Jan 13 Global day of protests draws thousands to D.C., other cities in pro-Palestinian marches By Danica Kirka, Fatima Hussein, Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press Thousands of demonstrators converged in the U.S. capital on Saturday to call for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza as part of a global day of protests against the longest and deadliest war between Israel and Palestinians in 75 years. Continue reading
Jan 11 Thousands protest in Slovakia against a government plan to amend the country’s penal code By Associated Press Thousands of people took to the streets of major cities in Slovakia on Thursday to renew their protests against plans by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to amend the country’s penal code. Continue reading
Dec 30 Serbian opposition marches in Belgrade as protests against election irregularities continue By Jovana Gec, Associated Press Thousands of people rallied in Serbia’s capital on Saturday, chanting “Thieves!” and accusing the populist authorities of President Aleksandar Vucic of orchestrating a fraud during a recent general election. Continue reading
Dec 20 Thousands take to the streets to protest austerity measures of Argentina’s new president By Debora Rey, Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press Protests have kicked off in Argentina against the austerity and deregulation measures announced by newly elected President Javier Milei, whose government has also warned against blocking streets. Continue reading
Dec 18 North Dakota lawsuit to recoup policing costs for pipeline protests set for trial By Jack Dura, Associated Press A federal judge has scheduled a trial in North Dakota's lawsuit for the federal government to cover the costs of responding to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016 and 2017. Continue reading
Dec 15 Tens of thousands have joined pro-Palestinian protests across the United States. Experts say they are growing By Kenichi Serino According to experts who spoke to the PBS NewsHour, this swell of protest is the result of a number of factors, including growing pro-Palestinian sentiment among younger people, the mounting civilian toll in Gaza from Israel’s military response, and more… Continue reading
Dec 11 Report says UAE is trying nearly 90 detainees on terror charges during COP28 summit By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press An activist organization says the United Arab Emirates is conducting a mass trial of nearly 90 prisoners on terrorism charges as it hosts the United Nations' COP28 climate summit. Continue reading
Dec 09 Protests at COP28 restricted by ‘shocking level of censorship’ in host country UAE By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Activists designated Saturday a day of protest at the UN climate summit in Dubai. But the rules of the game in the tightly controlled United Arab Emirates meant sharp restrictions on what demonstrators could say, where they could walk and… Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 1:46 News Wrap: U.S. at COP28 commits to tripling renewable energy production by 2030 In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged $3 billion at COP28 to a global fund to help poorer nations adapt to climate change, a protestor is in critical condition after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump hints at expanding domestic role for the military within the U.S. By Gary Fields, Associated Press The front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination has spoken openly about his plans should he win the presidency, including using the military at the border and in cities struggling with violent crime. Continue reading