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May Day march turns into violent anti-Le Pen protest

May Day march turns into violent anti-Le Pen protest

About 30,000 protesters join the traditional May Day protest in Paris on 1 March, united in their opposition to far-right leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. One French police officer was seriously burnt and two others injured in clashes after the march, as a group of protesters threw Molotov cocktails and other missiles. May 2, 2017
Violence mars anti-austerity protests in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo

Violence mars anti-austerity protests in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo

Violence has erupted in many Brazilian cities after protests against planned austerity measures sparked outrage. Masked protesters torched buses and clashed with police.President Michel Temer wants to implement austerity measures to fight the countrys financial crisis. These include cuts to pensions and extending the retirement age. Labour unions called the first general strike in 20 years as a reaction to the cuts. Apr 29, 2017
Violence mars anti-austerity protests in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo

Violence mars anti-austerity protests in Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo

Violence has erupted in many Brazilian cities after protests against planned austerity measures sparked outrage. Masked protesters torched buses and clashed with police.President Michel Temer wants to implement austerity measures to fight the countrys financial crisis. These include cuts to pensions and extending the retirement age. Labour unions called the first general strike in 20 years as a reaction to the cuts. Apr 29, 2017
Anti-racism protesters crash Ukip election campaign launch

Anti-racism protesters crash Ukip election campaign launch

Ukips general election launch had a chaotic start after being disrupted by activists from Stand Up to Racism. Leader Paul Nuttall was preparing to deliver his campaign speech to the media at Londons Marriott Hotel in Westminster on Friday (28 April) when a handful of activists burst in. Apr 28, 2017
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attacked with green dye again

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attacked with green dye again

Prominent Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny had to be taken to hospital on 28 April, after green antiseptic dye was thrown in his face causing his eyes to burn. Navalny says he will continue his anti-corruption activity and presidential campaign after an unknown assailant threw the green liquid at his face. Apr 28, 2017
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