#London anti-lockdown protests result in 155 arrests

#London anti-lockdown protests result in 155 arrests

“#London anti-lockdown protests result in 155 arrests” Anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protesters joined forces to march through London Saturday in defiance of the nationwide lockdown, prompting 155 arrests. About 400 demonstrators led by the group Save Our Rights UK carried signs saying “Defend Freedom, Defend Humanity,” and “No more lies, no more masks, no more lockdowns,”…

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#Global push to end domestic violence, worse amid COVID-19

#Global push to end domestic violence, worse amid COVID-19

“#Global push to end domestic violence, worse amid COVID-19” PARIS — With domestic violence on the rise amid the coronavirus pandemic, activists are holding protests Wednesday from France to Turkey and world dignitaries are trying to find ways to protect millions of women killed or abused every year by their partners. The pope called for…

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#Trump supporters, counter-protesters rally at Georgia Capitol after recount

#Trump supporters, counter-protesters rally at Georgia Capitol after recount

“#Trump supporters, counter-protesters rally at Georgia Capitol after recount” President Trump’s supporters called for a recount of the election over the weekend outside the Georgia Capitol building — where they were met by scores of counterprotesters. Hundreds of pro-Trump demonstrators gathered Saturday at the capitol building in Atlanta for a “Stop the Steal” rally in…

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#Thai police to charge high school students over protest

#Thai police to charge high school students over protest

“#Thai police to charge high school students over protest” BANGKOK – Two Thai high school student leaders will be charged for joining a banned protest last month, police said on Friday, a day after embattled Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha threatened tougher action against protesters. The students said they had been summoned for violating an emergency…

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#German police clash with protesters angry at Merkel’s coronavirus plans

#German police clash with protesters angry at Merkel’s coronavirus plans

“#German police clash with protesters angry at Merkel’s coronavirus plans” BERLIN – German police unleashed water cannon on Wednesday in an effort to scatter thousands of protesters angry over plans to empower Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to enforce restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Protesters near Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate threw bottles at…

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