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Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has sealed off the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and said the decision was taken following intelligence reports that “angry protesters” are planning to create a law and order situation and damage public and private property during Sunday’s planned rally. …

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Harris's Fiery Rebuttal: A Battleground Tour for Democracy

Live Mint

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a variety of rallies throughout the United States, emphasizing her campaign's focus on unity and democratic engagement. Despite facing opposition from protesters, Harris maintained her composure and addressed key policy concerns, such as abortion rights, healthcare, and economic issues. She also addressed the divisive rhetoric of former President Donald Trump and emphasized her commitment to …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Police investigate potential crimes after Hezbollah flag appears at Gaza and Lebanon ceasefire rally in Melbourne

ABC

Federal police expect to investigate at least six reports of crime involving prohibited symbols and chants, after Hezbollah flags were waved at a Melbourne rally calling for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. Albanese urges focus on cohesion in wake of 'worrying signs' Earlier, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government condemned "any indication" of support for a terrorist organisation …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past

LA Times

Hundreds of protesters rallying within sight of the Capitol chanted pro-Palestinian slogans and voiced criticism of the Israeli and U.S. governments as they marked a painful present — the war in Gaza — and past. Reem Lababdi, a George Washington University sophomore who said she was pepper-sprayed last week when police broke up a campus protest encampment, acknowledged that the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian banners. Blazing Olympic rings. Workers’ May Day rallies confront turbulent times

Associated Press

ISTANBUL — Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with largely peaceful protests Wednesday over rising prices, low wages and calls for greater labor rights. Anti riot police officers stand guard blocking the route to protesters as Union members march during Labor Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade …

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1 year, 1 month ago

In a show of support with Israel, thousands rally on the National Mall

NPR

In a show of support with Israel, thousands rally on the National Mall Tens of thousands of people showed up in Washington, D.C., Tuesday for a "March for Israel." JOEL ROSE, BYLINE: The National Mall was a sea of blue and white signs and Israeli flags under a heavy security presence. Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the enormous crowd by …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bandh sees an impressive response in Hassan

The Hindu

The State-wide bandh call over the Cauvery issue received an impressive response in Hassan on Friday. The market places in Hassan remained closed as the businessmen extended support to the bandh. City Municipal Council president R. Mohan, BJP city block president Venu Gopal and others led the rally. Several Kannada organizations, including the Hassan unit of SDPI, staged a dharna …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Protesters rally outside Banksia Hill Detention Centre to call for better conditions for detainees

ABC

Dozens of protesters have gathered outside Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre in Perth to voice concerns over the treatment of detainees following last week's riot involving 47 inmates. Key points: Roughly 50 people rallied outside WA's only youth detention facility It was sparked by the latest unrest at the detention centre Tempers flared, but there were no physical altercations with …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka protesters break into President’s House as thousands rally

CNN

Colombo, Sri Lanka CNN — Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday said he was willing to resign and make way for an all-party government to take over, shortly after protesters reportedly breached his official residence in Colombo during demonstrations over the country’s worsening economic crisis. Video broadcast on Sri Lankan television and on social media showed the protesters …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab to give Rs 2 lakh to 83 protesters arrested in Delhi for tractor march on Republic Day

Firstpost

Farmers had taken out the rally in the National Capital on 26 January to demand that the three agricultural laws be repealed Chandigarh: The Punjab government has decided to give Rs 2 lakh as compensation to 83 people who were arrested by the Delhi Police after a tractor march against the Centre’s farm laws turned violent on Republic Day this …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Farm protesters try to disrupt Sukhbir’s poll rally in Moga

Hindustan Times

At least six people, including three police personnel, were injured and six vehicles were damaged when protesting farmers tried to barge into a rally being addressed by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal at the grain market in Moga on Thursday. Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was addressing a gathering at Moga grain market on Thursday. The …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump, fresh off accepting Republican nomination for president, stokes fears at New Hampshire rally

Firstpost

The US president claimed he was the only thing standing between “democracy and the mob” as he lashed out at protesters at his convention Londonderry: Fresh off accepting the Republican Party’s nomination, President Donald Trump said Friday he was the only thing standing between “democracy and the mob,” as he lashed out at protesters who accosted his supporters as they …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Royalists in Thailand rally against pro-democracy protesters