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  • london arts center closes show amid protests

    London arts center closes show amid protests

    World | September 25, 2014 7:13 IST

    LONDON: London arts center the Barbican has cancelled a show called “Exhibit B” amid protests over it featuring black artists in chains and in cages.Protesters demonstrated outside The Vaults, the show venue, and police were

  • protests in pakistan halt development activities

    Protests in Pakistan halt development activities

    World | September 12, 2014 12:08 IST

    Islamabad: The twin sit-ins in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad have hampered the development activities which were scheduled to be launched in September, media reports said on Friday.The protests led by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman

  • protests about north korea flag ahead of asian games

    Protests about North Korea flag ahead of Asian Games

    Other Sports | September 11, 2014 15:11 IST

    Seoul, South Korea: Asian Games organizers have taken down the flags of competing nations in South Korean streets following protests about the inclusion of North Korean flags, officials said Thursday, as the first batch of

  • imran khan to celebrate one month of protests

    Imran Khan to celebrate one month of protests

    World | September 11, 2014 11:19 IST

    Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan said that he would be celebrating completion of a month of anti-government protests, media reported on Thursday.The protests led by Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader

  • fifa world cup will brazil s cup spotlight burn too bright

    FIFA World Cup: Will Brazil's Cup spotlight burn too bright?

    Football | June 12, 2014 12:53 IST

    Rio De Janeiro: Brazil's day has finally arrived.The sun rises Thursday on a tropical nation hosting its first World Cup in 64 years. Nearly half the world's population, well over 3 billion spectators, is expected

  • delhi university website crashes chaos protests on first

    Delhi University website crashes; chaos, protests on first day of admissions

    India | June 02, 2014 17:24 IST

    New Delhi: The Delhi University admission process Monday started amidst chaos with the varsity's website crashing and the admission centres witnessing crowds, mismanagement and even protests.Daulat Ram College (DRC), one of the centres in the

  • brazil begins world cup preparations amid protests

    Brazil begins World Cup preparations amid protests

    Football | May 27, 2014 11:29 IST

    Sao Paulo: The Brazil squad's preparations for a World Cup on home soil got underway Monday amid chants of protests instead of support.   The players selected by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari reported to the national

  • chief minister announces concession after protests break

    Chief Minister announces concession after protests break out on toll hike

    India | May 09, 2014 11:28 IST

    Bangalore:  Amid persistent protests against the toll hike on the National Highway leading to international airport, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said there will be concession on toll for villagers within the proximity of the highway."Toll

  • curfew continues in some areas of srinagar

    Curfew continues in some areas of Srinagar

    India | May 02, 2014 11:08 IST

    Srinagar: A curfew imposed in some areas of Srinagar city following protests called by the separatists will continue on Friday, while the movement of patients and other emergencies will be allowed, authorities said."A curfew will

  • luiz felipe scolari says protests could hurt brazil s

    Luiz Felipe Scolari says protests could hurt Brazil's chances

    Football | April 28, 2014 23:12 IST

    SAO PAULO : Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is worried the street protests that are planned during the World Cup could hurt his team's chances of winning the title.   Scolari says that although Brazilians have

  • pele fears protests could ruin world cup

    Pele fears protests could ruin World Cup

    Football | March 11, 2014 11:08 IST

    Rio de Janeiro: Football legend Pele fears violent protests in Brazil could ruin this year's World Cup.Mass anti-government rallies that began during last June are expected to continue during the World Cup, to be held

  • protests over visit of american evangelist

    Protests over visit of American evangelist

    India | January 13, 2014 8:23 IST

    Bangalore: Widespread protests have erupted in parts of Karnataka over the proposed visit of the American evangelist Benny Hinn in the city.Saffron groups are protesting against the visit alleging that the evangelist's hidden agenda was

  • russia lifts ban on protests during sochi olympics

    Russia lifts ban on protests during Sochi Olympics

    Other Sports | January 05, 2014 8:18 IST

    Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin lifted a ban on demonstrations at the Sochi Olympics Games, allocating a special area for mass public events, the Kremlin said Saturday, Xinhua reported.Earlier, a presidential decree ordered that any

  • cambodian poll protesters joined again by workers

    Cambodian poll protesters joined again by workers

    World | December 29, 2013 17:35 IST

    Cambodia: Demonstrators in Cambodia have begun a third week of protests demanding new elections, their numbers buoyed by thousands of factory workers seeking higher wages.Sam Rainsy, leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, led

  • congress workers demand food security scheme in up hold

    Congress workers demand food security scheme in UP, hold protest

    India | December 27, 2013 9:27 IST

    Varanasi: Hundreds of Congress supporters and leaders were taken into custody and later released  on Thursday when they tried to march towards the Varanasi District Magistrate's office protesting against the non-implementation of food security scheme

  • devyani khobragade case protests outside us consulate in

    Devyani Khobragade Case: Protests outside US consulate in Hyderabad

    India | December 19, 2013 16:25 IST

    Hyderabad: Left parties and their affiliated students' organizations staged protests near the US consulate here Thursday against the ill-treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by the US authorities in New York.Tension prevailed in

  • separate protests over telangana issue held at andhra

    Separate protests over Telangana issue held at Andhra Pradesh secretariat

    India | December 13, 2013 23:45 IST

    Hyderabad: Tempers ran high in the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat today as employees from Telangana and Seemandhra regions held competitive protests over the issue of state's bifurcation.The draft bill for division of Andhra Pradesh, sent by

  • thailand pm says protesters demands unacceptable

    Thailand PM says protesters' demands unacceptable

    World | December 02, 2013 21:09 IST

    Bangkok: Thailand's prime minister said on Monday she is willing to do anything it takes to end violent protests against her government and restore peace, but cannot accept the opposition's “unconstitutional” demand to hand power

  • protests over woman allegedly raped and thrown out of tempo

    Protests over woman allegedly raped and thrown out of tempo in Assam

    India | November 27, 2013 14:24 IST

    Boganadi (Assam): Protests continued today demanding the arrest and punishment of the culprits who allegedly raped a woman and threw her out of a vehicle leading to her death in Lakhimpur district.Women's organisations, locals and

  • protests continue in tense ukraine capital

    Protests continue in tense Ukraine capital

    World | November 25, 2013 17:38 IST

    Kiev: Hundreds of angry Ukrainians clashed with riot police outside the government building Monday as protests continued in Kiev over the government's abrupt decision to pause integration with the West and tilt toward Moscow.Demonstrators called

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