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Tensions rise as thousands of protesters expected in Peru capital
AFP, Published on 19/01/2023
» LIMA - Lima was on edge Thursday as thousands of protesters were expected in Peru's capital for an anti-government rally following weeks of unrest that have left 43 people dead.
Reforming Thailand: a dual challenge
Oped, Published on 18/01/2023
» Thailand needs to gain competitiveness in the global economy. However, two hindrances come to mind: old leaders and outdated laws.
Peruvians defy state of emergency, mobilize for major new protest
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» LIMA - Lima and other Peruvian regions were under a renewed state of emergency even as opponents of President Dina Boluarte began mobilizing toward the capital ahead of a major demonstration Monday, the latest in weeks of deadly unrest.
Peru president insists 'I won't resign' as protests rage
AFP, Published on 14/01/2023
» LIMA: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has insisted she will not step down, after another day of protests and roadblocks across the country saw calls for her resignation and the arrest of a trade union leader with alleged links to Maoist rebels.
California reels from 'endless' storm onslaught, 14 dead
AFP, Published on 10/01/2023
» MONTECITO (UNITED STATES) - Relentless storms were ravaging California again Tuesday, the latest bout of extreme weather that has left 14 people dead and prompted evacuation of a star-studded town home to Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle.
Extinction Rebellion suspends 'public disruption' tactics
AFP, Published on 02/01/2023
» LONDON - Environmental group Extinction Rebellion said Sunday it would no longer stage its infamous blockades of UK transport networks and will instead hold a major demonstration against government policy in April.
Serbs start removing barricades in Kosovo
AFP, Published on 29/12/2022
» MITROVICA, Kosovo: The roadblock near the main border crossing between Kosovo and Serbia was removed Thursday, state-run TV said, announcing a move that paves the way to easing of tensions in the volatile region.
Tension soars as Kosovo shuts main border crossing with Serbia
AFP, Published on 28/12/2022
» BELGRADE: Kosovo closed its biggest border crossing with Serbia, police said Wednesday, after Serbs set up more barricades on their side in one of the region's worst crises in years.
Kosovo shuts main border crossing with Serbia
AFP, Published on 28/12/2022
» BELGRADE - Kosovo closed its biggest border crossing with Serbia, police said Wednesday, after Serbs set up more barricades on their side in one of the worst regional crises in years.
EU concerned about Peru protesters 'killed', urges calm
AFP, Published on 20/12/2022
» LIMA - The European Union added its voice Monday to calls for calm after nearly two weeks of protests prompted by the ouster of leftist ex-president Pedro Castillo.