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Pillow fighters gather in Hong Kong for epic battle

Pillow fighters gather in Hong Kong for epic battle

People in Hong Kong celebrated International Pillow Fight Day. It was a fun opportunity to let off steam after the much-debated Chief Executive election. International Pillow Fight Day is held annually in cities around the world. It was first celebrated seven years ago and is organised by the Urban Playground Movement. Apr 1, 2017
Angry rioters set Paraguays Congress on fire

Angry rioters set Paraguays Congress on fire

Paraguays Congress was set ablaze on Friday (31 March) by angry demonstrators opposing a constitutional amendment that would allow President Horacio Cartes to run for re-election in 2018. Cartes called on the protesters to remain calm and avoid violence. Opponents of the constitutional change believe that the new measure would weaken the democratic institutions of the country. They also alleged that the secret voting, which saw a total of 25 lawmakers in the 45-member upper chamber voting for the change, was illegal. A voting on the amendment was set to take place in the 80-member Chamber of Deputies early on Saturday (1 April) but was cancelled following the violent protests. Apr 1, 2017
French election 2017: What you need to know

French election 2017: What you need to know

The French elections will take place across April and May with two rounds, and they are the biggest test for Europe since the British Referendum of June 2016. Will there be a liberal insurgency or a far-right takeover?  Mar 30, 2017
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