(Reuters) – Supporters of President Donald Trump staged rallies on Wednesday outside statehouses in several cities, including Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City that coincided with the storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, local news media said.FILE PHOTO:…
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In 1997, Britain handed over Hong Kong to China in a grand ceremony marking the peaceful transfer of power. Hong Kong was promised its own system of government for 50 years but already, less than halfway through that period, China…
Read MorePeru President Merino faces calls to resign after three protesters killed
LIMA (AFP) – The head of Peru’s Congress has called for the “immediate resignation” of interim President Manuel Merino after a violent crackdown on protests against his new government left at least three dead and more than 60 injured. Thousands…
Read MoreFour Thai activists vow to continue protests after release
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Four Thai activists, including protest leader and rights lawyer Arnon Nampa, were freed early on Tuesday and promised to keep fighting to oust Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and for reforms to the monarchy.Slideshow ( 5 images )The…
Read MoreYellow-shirted Thai royalists show support for king
BANGKOK (Reuters) – More than 1,000 yellow-shirted Thai royalists demonstrated in support of King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday, close to where thousands of people marched a day earlier to demand reforms of the monarchy.Slideshow ( 4 images )Youth and student-led…
Read More#EndSARS protests: The most important moment in Nigeria’s history?
That is how Nigerian music star Burna Boy described the recent demonstrations. Speaking exclusively to Sky News, he said the nature of politics in his homeland has changed. What more do we know about SARS – Nigerian police’s Special Anti-Robbery…
Read MoreThailand protests: Public transport closed and roadblocks in Bangkok as demonstrations continue
Public transport was shut down and roadblocks set up in Bangkok as Thailand’s capital experienced a fourth straight day of anti-government protests. Pro-democracy activists have been trying to evade the authorities and using social media to get followers to join…
Read MoreIndian farmers intensify protests over new grain bills
MUMBAI/BENGALURU, (Reuters) – Indian farmers intensified their protests over three new bills that they believe could pave the way for the government to stop buying grain at guaranteed prices, leaving them at the mercy of private buyers such as traders…
Read MoreBiggest Thai protest in years cheers calls for monarchy reform
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of people joined the biggest protest in years in Thailand on Saturday, cheering calls to curb the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s monarchy as well as for the removal of former coup leader and…
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