World Protests - Page 33

December 6, 2023

Protest by Polish truckers holding up military aid, supplies to Ukraine

A protest by truckers in Poland has led to a backup of military aid and supplies to Ukraine's armed forces. The protesters want to end Ukrainian truckers' permit-free access to the EU.

December 6, 2023

Bus company leaves pro-Israel supporters stranded en route to rally: 'it’s obvious what happened here'

The United Jewish Appeal had booked 70 buses to carry supporters, many of them Jewish, from Toronto to Ottawa, but 17 of the buses failed to turn up.

November 30, 2023

Dutch court orders Greenpeace to disband protest aboard deep-sea mining ship

A Dutch court ruled Thursday that Greenpeace demonstrators must disembark from a deep-sea mining vessel, aboard which they staged a protest.

November 29, 2023

5 arrested in Kosovo's capital as protests against war crimes official escalate

Opposition protesters in Kosovo's capital, Pristina, deployed flares and tear gas Wednesday during demonstrations against a senior war crimes court official.

November 29, 2023

World seemingly silent as China expands crackdown on Muslims and the mosques where they worship

The policy of "Sinicization" started in 2018, when the Chinese Communist Party circulated documents outlining how to further cement loyalty in the country.

November 28, 2023

Panamanian high court rules 20-year contract for controversial copper mine unconstitutional

Panama's Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling Tuesday that a 20-year concession for a Canadian copper mine at the center of fierce debate was unconstitutional.

November 26, 2023

Huge crowd fills streets of London in march against antisemitism, support for Israel

About 105,000 people marched through London on Nov. 26, 2023, against antisemitism, which has surged since the Oct. 7 invasion of Israel by Hamas-led terrorists.

November 23, 2023

Protesters swarm Nepalese streets, calling for return to monarchy

Protesters marched by the tens of thousands outside Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, demanding the reinstatement of the nation's monarchy, which was abolished in 2008.

November 20, 2023

Protests may force controversial Panama mining operation to close

Minera Panama, the Panamanian branch of First Quantum Minerals, has threatened to suspend operations at its power plant over continued, disruptive protests.

November 19, 2023

What Americans should keep in mind while traveling this holiday season after 'Worldwide Caution' alert

Travel experts suggest looking at individual countries for their specific travel advisories and limiting the urge to let your guard down even when traveling to a familiar destination.