World Protests - Page 19

August 19, 2024

Protests intensify across India over rape and murder of medic, disrupting hospital services

Protests have swept India following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old medic, with some medics refusing to end their demonstrations until their demands are met.

August 17, 2024

Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats'

Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.

August 15, 2024

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

The rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in India has sparked nationwide protests, with hundreds of thousands of women marching in cities across the South Asian country.

August 11, 2024

Schools to teach how to spot fake news, misinformation after UK riots

Students in the United Kingdom could soon be learning how to identify extremist content and fake news online in response to recent riots that broke out across the country.

August 10, 2024

King Charles lauds ‘resilience’ over ‘aggression’ in riots after criticism he didn't condemn UK unrest sooner

King Charles III spoke out against rioting that enveloped the nation for more than a week on Saturday after he faced criticism for not condemning the violence sooner.

August 10, 2024

Putin under pressure as Ukraine incursion continues, may give Kyiv bargaining chips in peace talks: experts

The incursions into Russian territory might allow Ukraine to retake some territory as Moscow shifts its forces, but one expert argued the attack could strengthen Putin, too.

August 9, 2024

UK government warns 'think before you post' amid threats to arrest citizens for offensive rhetoric on socials

The United Kingdom government warned citizens to "think before your post," threatening jail time for individuals posting offensive messages amid anti-immigration riots across the nation.

August 8, 2024

Britain remains on alert for further unrest, even after anti-racism campaigners face down far right

After a week of anti-immigrant violence across the U.K., British authorities said they are preparing for possible further unrest and applauded the efforts of police and anti-racism campaigners.

August 7, 2024

Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked

Student protests against economic turmoil in Bangladesh led to the resignation of the prime minister, who then fled to India for safety as riots spread throughout the country.

August 6, 2024

Nobel laureate tapped to lead Bangladesh after embattled prime minister's ouster

Grameen Bank founder and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to serve as the caretaker prime minister of Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation.