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Protesters storm Libyan congress before vote
Dozens of protesters, both civilians and former rebel fighters, shut down parliament ahead of latest cabinet vote.
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Turkey police disperse pro-secular protesters
Tear gas and water cannons used to disband thousands marching in Ankara to mark Republic Day.
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British protesters demand end to austerity
Thousands march through London in biggest protest so far this year against policy of spending cuts and tax increases.
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Protesters block roads in Lebanon after car bomb
BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters burned tires and set up roadblocks around Lebanon on Saturday in a sign of boiling anger over a massive car bomb that killed a top security official and seven other people a day earlier — a…
Police in Bahrain clash with protesters
Police fire teargas and stun grenades to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing anti-government protesters in Manama.
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Rival protesters clash in Egypt’s capital
At least 12 people injured after clashes breakout during rival rallies in Cairo’s Tahrir Square after Friday prayers.
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Egypt’s president pardons protesters
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy said Monday that he would pardon protesters arrested or jailed during and after the uprising that led to the ouster of longtime strongman Hosni Mubarak.
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Russian police arrest anti-Putin protesters
At least six demonstrators arrested near the office of President Putin as he celebrated his 60th birthday.
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Anti-drone protesters start march in Pakistan
Dozens of US activists join hundreds of Pakistanis led by Imran Khan on a march to restive tribal areas.
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Protesters clash with police in Bahrain
Police use water cannon and tear gas to disperse mainly Shia protesters after memorial for man who died in jail.
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Protesters begin to gather in Amman
Islamic Action Front moves ahead with pro-reform rally despite king’s decision on Thursday to dissolve parliament.
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Police in Iran clash with currency protesters
Police have reportedly fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators as they protested against the collapse of rial.
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Bahraini police, protesters clash
Police in Bahrain clashed with mourners at a funeral for a 23-year-old man with sickle cell anemia who died in custody, officials said Tuesday.
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Protesters burn Bangladesh Buddhist temples
Picture of allegedly desecrated Quran on Facebook blamed for burning of Buddhist homes and places of worship.
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Protesters clash with police in Spain
Enraged by austerity cutbacks and tax hikes, Spaniards call for fresh elections, claiming that ruling party misled them.
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Libyan protesters confront Benghazi militias
Tens of thousands demand an end to the impunity of armed groups that fought against Col Gaddafi last year and continue to hold sway over the country
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Protesters storm Benghazi militia
At least three people are killed in the Libyan city of Benghazi after police and protesters take over several militia bases after a day of protests.
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Pakistani protesters clash with police on Muslim “Day of Love”
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Demonstrators clashed with police in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Friday as anger over insults to the Prophet Mohammad boiled over despite calls from political and religious leaders across the Muslim world for peaceful protest.