Tag: Protests
Demonstrators block main roads as protests continue in Venezuela
Protesters sprawled in lawn chairs, worked on maths homework and played cards on main roads around Venezuela's cities, joining in sit-ins to disrupt traffic as the latest slap at the socialist government. Read moreSimon Helberg and Kerry Washington protested against the Muslim travel ban at the SAG Awards
Simon held a sign that read "Refugees welcome" while Kerry wore a safety pin at the awards show. Read morePolice deploy pepper spray against anti-Trump protesters
US police deployed pepper spray and made several arrests in a chaotic confrontation streets away from Donald Trump's inauguration as protesters registered their rage against the new president. Read moreChristmas carols and pitch-invaders combine at Coventry City
Things are tough for the Sky Blues at the minute - but they do have balloons to show their displeasure. Read moreAnti Austerity Alliance calls for water protesters to ‘polish their boots’, saying massive protests loom
The Anti Austerity Alliance has called for water charges to be abolished - completely. Read moreAnti-Obama protesters clash with Greek police in Athens
Greek riot police have used tear gas and stun grenades in Athens to disperse about 3,000 left-wing marchers protesting against a visit by US president Barack Obama. Read moreTeenagers across the US are walking out of school in protest over Donald Trump’s victory
The young demonstrators brandished signs decrying Trump's victory. Read moreTrump Tower besieged as President-elect continues to plan administration
President-elect Donald Trump is embarking on the massive undertaking of creating a new administration as a circus-like atmosphere unfolds around his building in Manhattan. Read moreAnti-Trump protests continue in many US cities
Violence has flared up in Portland. Read morePresident-elect Donald Trump in u-turn over US election protests
President-elect Donald Trump appears to have had a change of heart in his reaction to protesters demonstrating over his election victory. Read more