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27th Student demonstration turns violent

Three days after the law 78 was implemented students keep defying the new decree by taking the streets. Police forces declared the demonstration...

by David Vilder in Canada on 21/05/2012

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North Lebanon roadblocks

Tens of residents block a road near Tripoli, protesting the death of Sheikh Ahmed Abdul Wahid and his bodyguard. The two were shot dead by Lebanese...

by Issam Abdallah in Lebanon on 20/05/2012

Politics

Bahraini protesters continue to protest through the night - Abu Saiba

Since February 14th, 2012, protesters have remained in the streets of Bahrain demanding democracy. Since, 80 activists have been killed, thousands...

by AF-Bahrain Revolution in Bahrain on 18/05/2012

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21/05/2012 - 27th Student demonstration turns violent - Canada - Three days after the law 78 was...
20/05/2012 - North Lebanon roadblocks - Lebanon - Tens of residents block a road near...
18/05/2012 - Bahraini protesters continue to protest through the night - Abu Saiba - Bahrain - Since February 14th, 2012, protesters...
17/05/2012 - Abu Saiba anti-government protesters demand freedom for their leaders - Bahrain - A peaceful demonstration in Abu Saiba...
17/05/2012 - BNP leader Khokon detained, Mayor Minu hurt during Dhaka strike - Bangladesh - Bangladesh National Party central...
16/05/2012 - Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - Santiago de Chil - Chile - Approximately 100,000 chilean students...
16/05/2012 - Last day for the 15M anniversary protests - Spain - The indignant of 15M, left Sol square...
15/05/2012 - Palestinian youths and IDF soldiers face-off on Nakba Day - Hebron - Palestinian Territory - Palestinian youths throw rocks while...
15/05/2012 - Nakba protest held near Qalandia checkpoint - Ramallah - Israel - A Nakba protest is held by the Ofer...
15/05/2012 - Protest commemorating the Nakba Day at Ofer Prison Junction - Ramallah - Palestinian Territory - Hundreds of Palestinians protested in...

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27th Student demonstration turns violent

Politics

27th Student demonstration turns violent

Three days after the law 78 was implemented students keep defying the new decree by taking the streets. Police forces declared the demonstration illegal as soon as it started, and soon ...
by David Vilder, on 21st of May 2012
Jerusalem day riot near Damascus gate

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Jerusalem day riot near Damascus gate

Jerusalem day riot near Damascus gate Many of the marchers chanted "Am Yisrael Chai" but others used the parade to voice hate messages. Several were heard making slanderous ca...
by carlos van as, on 20th of May 2012
North Lebanon roadblocks

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North Lebanon roadblocks

Tens of residents block a road near Tripoli, protesting the death of Sheikh Ahmed Abdul Wahid and his bodyguard. The two were shot dead by Lebanese military after they refused to stop a...
by Issam Abdallah, on 20th of May 2012
Foundation stone laid to erect Operation Bluestar memorial - Amritsar

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Foundation stone laid to erect Operation Bluestar memor...

Indian Sikhs take part in a foundation stone laying ceremony for the memorial to be constructed in remembrance of victims of Operation Blue Star, the 1984 military operation to remove S...
by Sanjeev Syal, on 20th of May 2012
Red Shirt protesters remember fallen journalists - Bangkok

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Red Shirt protesters remember fallen journalists - Bang...

On the 2nd Anniversary of the end of the Red Shirt protests, when more than 80 civilians and 6 soldiers died, the movement gathers again for a "Peaceful Protest" as they conti...
by Alasdair McLeod, on 19th of May 2012
Bahraini protesters continue to protest through the night - Abu Saiba

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Bahraini protesters continue to protest through the nig...

Since February 14th, 2012, protesters have remained in the streets of Bahrain demanding democracy. Since, 80 activists have been killed, thousands injured and more than 4,000 have been ...
by AF-Bahrain Revolution, on 18th of May 2012
Abu Saiba anti-government protesters demand freedom for their leaders

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Abu Saiba anti-government protesters demand freedom for...

A peaceful demonstration in Abu Saiba that ended on Main Street due to riot police quickly became a violent protest with clashes starting at 9 p.M. until 1 a.M. Many protesters are left...
by AF-Bahrain Revolution, on 17th of May 2012
Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmandu

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Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmand...

The “Nepal bandh” (shutdown strike) enforced by the Joint Struggle Committee (which comprises organisations representing Bahun, Chhetris and Dalits) once again has adversely affected no...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 17th of May 2012
BNP leader Khokon detained, Mayor Minu hurt during Dhaka strike

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BNP leader Khokon detained, Mayor Minu hurt during Dhak...

Bangladesh National Party central leader Khairul Kabir Khokon was detained and former Rajshahi city corporation mayor Mizanur Rahman Minu sustained minor injuries in the capital during ...
by firoz ahmed, on 17th of May 2012
Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - Santiago de Chil

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Students take to the streets of the chilean capital - S...

Approximately 100,000 chilean students march in Santiago to demand a profound reform of the education system. Camila Vallejo and other prominent youth leaders were present.
by David von Blohn, on 16th of May 2012
After much violence, the Chilean student march ends - Santiago

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After much violence, the Chilean student march ends - S...

A new march organized by schools and college students ended with hooded rioters clashing with riot police near Mapocho Station. The students are protesting for more government supported...
by Mario_Tellez Tellez, on 16th of May 2012
Citizens peacefully protest outside MEGA TV - Athens

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Citizens peacefully protest outside MEGA TV - Athens

Citizens protest outside the offices of the MEGA TV station, a major station in Greece known for being governmentaly driven in displaying propaganda. A MEGA TV representative came to ta...
by Stathis Kalligeris, on 16th of May 2012
Indignados gather at La Caixa Bank for second day - Barcelona

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Indignados gather at La Caixa Bank for second day - Bar...

Hundreds of activists have gathered in front of the building of La Caixa, the most important bank in Catalonia. The rally against the banking system was under the slogan "Occupy Mo...
by Albert S. Llop, on 16th of May 2012
Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

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Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

The indignant of 15M, left Sol square around midnight and went to the headquarters of the stock market and close to the congress, with a noisy protest. They were escorted by police offi...
by David Osuna, on 16th of May 2012
Palestinian youths and IDF soldiers face-off on Nakba Day - Hebron

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Palestinian youths and IDF soldiers face-off on Nakba D...

Palestinian youths throw rocks while IDF soldiers shoot tear gas canisters on Nakba Day. For the Palestinians Nakba Day is an annual day of commemoration of the displacement that follow...
by MamounWazwaz, on 15th of May 2012
15M holds fake court hearing in front of the Caixa HQ - Barcelona

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15M holds fake court hearing in front of the Caixa HQ -...

Approximately 500 'Indignados' celebrate a public tribunal against the banking sector in front of the HQ of the Caixa Bank, which they have condemned for cheating, robbery and...
by Matthias Oesterle, on 15th of May 2012
Protest commemorating the Nakba Day at Ofer Prison Junction - Ramallah

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Protest commemorating the Nakba Day at Ofer Prison Junc...

Hundreds of Palestinians protested in Commemoration of the 64th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, of Palestinian expulsion in 1948, in front of Ofer Prison Junction, south Ramal...
by Elo Bollack, on 15th of May 2012
Nakba protest held near Qalandia checkpoint - Ramallah

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Nakba protest held near Qalandia checkpoint - Ramallah

A Nakba protest is held by the Ofer Prison and Qalandia checkpoint. During a protest at the Beitunia checkpoint, an IDF soldier and border patrol officer were injured by stones hurled a...
by carlos van as, on 15th of May 2012
Outraged protesters stage rally in Madrid

Society

Outraged protesters stage rally in Madrid

Members of the Outraged movement (15M) held a rally in the capital as part of a renewed protest. Several arrests were made as riot police were called in to disperse the crowd.
by Antonio Navia, on 13th of May 2012
Abu Saiba demonstrations at night demand to overthrow current regime

Politics

Abu Saiba demonstrations at night demand to overthrow c...

After more than 80 activists have been killed and thousands injured since the 14 Feb Revolution, all villages are organizing demonstrations every day targeting the main streets to prote...
by AF-Bahrain Revolution, on 14th of May 2012

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