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Italy

Venice canal comes to life amid noisy protest against large cruise ships

Venice was the scene of a colourful and noisy protest on Sunday as a small armada of boats turned out to draw attention to large cruise ships which are allowed to pass through the Italian city’s…

USA

Charlotte shooting: family releases video of Keith L Scott's last moments

The family of Keith Lamont Scott, a 43-year-old black man who was shot dead by a black policeman in Charlotte, North Carolina, have released a video of the last moments of his…

Poland

Abortion laws in Poland

The Polish parliament has rejected draft legislation to allow abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy by 240 votes to 173.

USA

Charlotte protests: Calmer but defiant mood over police shooting

For the third night running, there have been protests in Charlotte, North Carolina over the fatal shooting of a black man by a black police officer.

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USA

Third night of protests in Charlotte following fatal police shooting of Keith L. Scott

Charlotte, North Carolina, has seen a third night of protests following the fatal shooting by a black police officer of Keith Lamont Scott.

USA

US protests turn violent as anger at police killings boils over

Protests turned violent for a second night in Charlotte, North Carolina following a fatal shooting of black man by police.

USA

Protests over latest fatal shootings by US police

At least a dozen police officers and several demonstrators have been hurt in violent protests following the fatal shooting of a black man in North Carolina.

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Greenpeace activists in Geneva slam TISA

Greenpeace activists protest in front of the US mission in Geneva.

USA

Protests in North Carolina after African American man shot by police

Several hundred protesters clashed with police in Charlotte, North Carolina, after police officers shot 43-year old Keith Lamont Scott, a black man who was said to be…

Europe News

Thousands march in Brussels against free trade deals

Thousands of protesters have marched through Brussels to demonstrate against two planned free trade deals.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congolese opposition HQ burns down as deadly violence intensifies

The headquarters of the main opposition party and other political groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been destroyed by fire – leaving a number of people…

Belarus

Belarus activists risk the wrath of Lukashenko over flag

In a rare open protest against the government in Belarus, hundreds of activists have called for the nation’s flag to be changed back to the one adopted after the collapse of the soviet…

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Belgium set for TTIP protests

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 17 dead in anti-Kabila protests in DR Congo

At least 17 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo following a violent anti-government rally.

Germany

Crucial German vote looms on huge CETA trade deal

Opponents of the parallel CETA and TTIP agreements organised mass protests in seven cities across Germany on Saturday.

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UK: petition against Hinckley Point power station

Greenpeace and Stop Hinkley Point campaigners delivered a petition signed by more than 360,000 people protesting against a proposed nuclear power station in Somerset, south west…

France

French unions stage last-ditch street protests against new labour law

Unions in France have vowed to keep fighting the country’s new labour law, but admitted on Thursday that dwindling support meant months of street protests were now…

China

Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong protest against Wukan clashes

Dozens of Hong Kong activists protested on Wednesday (September 14) against the Chinese government crackdown against a popular village chief in Wukan.

Brazil

Brazil: New President Temer booed at Independence Day Parade and at Paralympics

There were jeers from protesters on Wednesday as Michel Temer arrived to take part in his first Independence Day Parade as Brazil’s President.

USA

Partial halt to North Dakota oil pipeline after Native American protest

There have been mounting protests in the US over plans to build an oil pipeline in North Dakota over land that is sacred to Native Americans.