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NLC gives FG a seven-day deadline to end fuel and naira problems
The Nigeria Labour Congress, or NLC, has given the federal government a seven-day deadline to settle the fuel and naira crises. If this deadline...
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Retired Chinese protest over health benefits cuts
Chinese retirees have once again gathered in large numbers to protest the reduction of their medical benefits.They gathered yet again on Wednesday in the...
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Tunisian police detain prominent politicians, businessman
Former Ben Ali confidant Eltaief and two other key political activists have been detained.According to attorneys, the Tunisian police have detained two important political activists...
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Rights organisations call on Sri Lanka to release students detained for protests
A strict anti-terrorism law is being used to imprison Wasantha Mudalige, who was arrested five months ago.Human rights organisations have pleaded with Sri Lanka...
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Peru protests: Country declares a state of emergency in Lima
Since Castillo was removed from office and detained in December, there have been demonstrations against President Boluarte.Following protests that have claimed at least 42...
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German coal mine standoff worsens as police crack down on protesters
Activists vow to continue defending Luetzerath village in an effort to stop the Garzweiler mine's expansion.In a standoff over the expansion of a coal mine,...
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Iranians demonstrate outside of prisons in an effort to stop executions
Dozens of people showed up outside a prison in Iran overnight amid reports that the government was getting ready to execute two more anti-government protesters.Videos...
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India bans tourism at holy Jain site following protests
An important Jain pilgrimage site has been closed to tourism by the Indian government.On top of the tallest mountain in Jharkhand state, Sammed Shikharji...
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Peru protests :Stranded tourists stuck in Machu Picchu airlifted out
Authorities in Peru have flown stranded tourists to the city of Cusco from the Inca mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu.As protesters blocked roads and...
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Peru deadly protests forces closure of Andahuaylas airport
Violent protests in Peru forces authorities to airport. According to authorities two people have lost their lives in the protests.Social media photographs showed smoke billowing...