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Burundi

Burundi president calls for 'ethnic harmony'

There have been more protests in Burundi’s capital against the president who intends to stand for a third term. The postponement of May elections

Kosovo

Pristina: relatives of Kosovo Albanians held in FYR Macedonia demand their release

Relatives of Kosovo Albanians, arrested in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia after recent clashes, are calling for them to be freed. Taking

Burundi

Soldier killed by police fire in Burundi, say witnesses

A soldier has been shot dead in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura. Witnesses say he was hit in the chest on Wednesday by a bullet fired by police who had

Burundi

Anti-president protest in Burundi ends in clashes with police

Another protest in Bujumbura began peacefully enough on Tuesday with calls for Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza to drop his bid for a third

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Burundi

Aid workers face 'complex emergency' as Burundians flee unrest

There is no let up in the protests against Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza. Police have reportedly fired tear gas and beaten demonstrators, as

USA

Seattle begins the battle with Shell over Arctic drilling

Protesters in Seattle are not giving oil giant Shell any peace. After the arrival of the first of two giant rigs destined for Arctic drilling at the

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Violent demonstrations persist in Burundi

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Pro-Basque separatists protest in Spain

Republic of North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia premier rallies his own support in Skopje

Prime Minister Nicola Gruevski rallied tens of thousands of supporters on Monday in central Skopje – it was his reply to a demonstration by his

Burundi

Burundi: gunfire rings out as army attempts to quell anti-president protests

Gunfire has rung out in the Burundi capital Bujumbura, as soldiers take to the streets to quell continuing protests against President Pierre

Republic of North Macedonia

FYR Macedonia rights concerns spike over bloodshed

This is the worst crisis in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia since 2001. Fourteen years ago, the country (FYROM for short) stood on the

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Clashes erupt amid "Jerusalem Day" celebrations

Republic of North Macedonia

Anti-government protesters vow to occupy streets of Skopje until PM quits

Anti-government protesters say they will camp out on the streets of Skopje until the prime minister resigns. What began as a rally in the capital of

Republic of North Macedonia

Thousands call for PM Gruevski resignation

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Skopje on Sunday, the capital of the former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia. The crowds

USA

Kayakers protest against Shell's 'Pioneer' Arctic oil drilling rig

Hundreds of activists decked out in neoprene wetsuits and life jackets took to the waters of Elliott Bay on Saturday to protest against drilling for

World News

Peru: dozens injured during protest against copper mining project

More than 30 people, many of them police officers, have been injured in clashes in southern Peru. Violence broke out in the city of Arequipa, during

Mexico

Mexico: protesters demand answers over missing student teachers

Demonstrators have taken to the streets in Mexico’s southwestern state of Guerrero, to demand answers over the disappearance of 43 apprentice

Chile

Two protesting students shot dead in Valparaiso, Chile

Protesters were back on the streets of Chile on Thursday demanding education reforms. Police used tear gas and water canon to disperse as many as

Ukraine

Kiev protesters call for more transparency about utility charges

Protesters have taken to the streets of Kiev, to call for more transparency about the make-up of their utility bills. They demanded clearer

Hungary

Protesting healthcare workers in Budapest demand better conditions

Thousands of healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, have taken to the streets of Budapest. The demonstrators are calling for better wages