The recent surge in demonstrations by far-right groups presents a challenge for the South Korean government, as it prepares to host both Xi Jinping, the leader of China, and President Trump.
Category: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
Pakistan Bans Radical Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes
The move underscores the country’s struggle to contain religious extremism without provoking influential clerics who can summon thousands of supporters to the streets.
British Soldier Is Acquitted of Murder in 1972 Bloody Sunday Massacre
The former paratrooper, referred to only as Soldier F, was found not guilty more than a half-century after his unit in Northern Ireland killed 14 unarmed civilians.
Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home
The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.
Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home
The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.
Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home
The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.
Man Is Shot and Tents Set on Fire Outside Serbia’s Parliament
A suspect was arrested after a blaze broke out among structures erected by supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic. Protests against his government have rumbled for months.
Iranian Wedding Video Plunges Top Official Into Scandal
Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani oversaw a brutal crackdown on women, but traditional notions of Islamic morality were little on display at his daughter’s wedding.
AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
How Chile Embodies A.I.’s No-Win Politics
Political debates have flared across Chile over artificial intelligence. Should the nation pour billions into A.I. and risk public backlash, or risk being left behind?
‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.
‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.
Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What?
The young people who toppled the government are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their demands.
Starmer Objects as Police Bar Israeli Team’s Fans From U.K. Soccer Game
Confrontation has shadowed Israeli teams’ games in Europe since the start of the Gaza war. Local authorities sought to bar visiting fans at a game in central England next month.
Russia Jails Street Band for Performing Antiwar Songs
The group, called Stoptime, had been performing anti-Kremlin songs for months and gaining in popularity before the authorities moved against the open dissent.
Starmer Objects as Police Bar Israeli Team’s Fans From U.K. Soccer Game
Confrontation has shadowed Israeli teams’ games in Europe since the start of the Gaza war. Local authorities sought to bar visiting fans at a game in central England next month.
What to Know About Madagascar’s Government
After weeks of protests calling for him to resign, Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, seemed to have left the country, and the military said it had taken control. John Eligon, the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what we know and don’t know.
2 Dead After Kenyan Police Fire Bullets at Raila Odinga Memorial
The deadly tumult was the latest example of officers using force to quell demonstrations in the country.
How Raila Odinga Symbolized the Good and Bad of Kenyan Politics
He was one of the most pivotal public figures in Kenya. He died this week after fighting against tribalism for decades.
Fire in Party Office Raises Tensions as Cameroon Awaits Election Results
The blaze and arrests of protesters highlight the strife in the country, whose longtime president faced rare electoral opposition.
‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests
Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.
‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests
Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.
‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests
Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.
What to Know About the Protests in Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.
Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit
The demonstrations, organized by Belgium’s major trade unions, oppose austerity proposals that would affect pensions and other social welfare.
Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit
The demonstrations, organized by Belgium’s major trade unions, oppose austerity proposals that would affect pensions and other social welfare.
Madagascar President Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Impeachment Vote
President Andry Rajoelina has vowed to remain in office after weeks of protests against his government that drove him into hiding.
What Is Hostages Square, Where Israelis Are Waiting for the Captives’ Release?
The plaza in Tel Aviv has been a focal point for rallies for the release of the hostages and a gathering place for their families and supporters.
World Cup Qualifiers Become a Venue for European Protests of Israel
Israeli soccer officials expected the demonstrations to persist even after a cease-fire took hold in Gaza.
Arson That Seemed Spontaneous in Nepal Could Have Been Deliberate
A New York Times investigation points to a coordinated campaign of destruction during last month’s unrest. An official inquiry is underway but answers are growing harder to find.
Arson That Seemed Spontaneous in Nepal Could Have Been Deliberate
A New York Times investigation points to a coordinated campaign of destruction during last month’s unrest. An official inquiry is underway but answers are growing harder to find.
Arson That Seemed Spontaneous in Nepal Could Have Been Deliberate
A New York Times investigation points to a coordinated campaign of destruction during last month’s unrest. An official inquiry is underway but answers are growing harder to find.
Fears of a Coup Rise in Madagascar as Army Unit Joins Protesters
The unit appealed to security forces in this southern African nation to disobey their superiors and to refuse to shoot at demonstrators, who have rallied in the streets for more than two weeks.
Israelis to Rally for Hostages in Gaza, Hoping It Will Be the Last Time
“The entire nation holds its breath,” said the organizers of a weekly protest in Tel Aviv, as the cease-fire paved the way for the release of the remaining hostages.
