Protests
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Protests over missing students turn violent in Mexico
World | Nov 21, 2014, 06:26 AM ISTMexico City: Protests over the abduction and apparent killing of 43 students in Mexico turned violent on Thursday, as protesters blocked roads and hurled crude bombs at the police.The protests happened on a day when
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Protests in JD(U) over Manjhi's upper castes remark intensifies
National | Nov 14, 2014, 03:56 PM ISTPatna: Protests within the ruling JD(U) over Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's controversial remarks that the upper caste people were foreigners intensified today with another legislator seeking removal of Manjhi as CM.A day after
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Protests push Burkina Faso president from power
World | Nov 01, 2014, 08:20 AM ISTOuagadougou, Burkina Faso: The president of Burkina Faso stepped down on Friday after protesters stormed parliament and set the building ablaze, ending the 27-year reign of one of Africa's longest-serving rulers.Confusion reigned late Friday over
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Organisers cancel vote on future of Hong Kong protests
World | Oct 27, 2014, 07:23 AM ISTHong Kong: The organisers of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong Sunday unexpectedly cancelled the popular vote they had scheduled to decide the future of the movement, citing internal differences.A few hours before the Sunday
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Protests reveal unease over Hong Kong's identity
World | Oct 12, 2014, 12:25 PM ISTHong Kong: By road, the little apartments are nearly an hour from central Hong Kong and the protests that have swept through it. Twice that long if you take the subway, which is how most
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Protests in Hong Kong after government calls off talks
World | Oct 11, 2014, 11:12 AM ISTHong Kong: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democratic reforms after the local government called off a planned meeting with student leaders.The three largest organisations leading the protests called on
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Defiant Hong Kong leader rejects calls to stand down
World | Oct 03, 2014, 08:33 AM ISTHong Kong: Hong Kong's embattled leader stood defiant tonight, rejecting demands to resign and sending his deputy to talk to pro-democracy demonstrators, as huge crowds rallied outside his government's besieged headquarters for a fifth consecutive
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London arts center closes show amid protests
World | Sep 25, 2014, 07:13 AM ISTLONDON: 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
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Protests in Pakistan halt development activities
World | Sep 12, 2014, 12:08 PM ISTIslamabad: 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
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Protests about North Korea flag ahead of Asian Games
Other Sports | Sep 11, 2014, 03:11 PM ISTSeoul, 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
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Imran Khan to celebrate one month of protests
World | Sep 11, 2014, 11:19 AM ISTIslamabad: 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
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FIFA World Cup: Will Brazil's Cup spotlight burn too bright?
Football | Jun 12, 2014, 12:53 PM ISTRio 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
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Delhi University website crashes; chaos, protests on first day of admissions
India | Jun 02, 2014, 05:24 PM ISTNew 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
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Brazil begins World Cup preparations amid protests
Football | May 27, 2014, 11:29 AM ISTSao 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
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Chief Minister announces concession after protests break out on toll hike
India | May 09, 2014, 11:28 AM ISTBangalore: 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
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Curfew continues in some areas of Srinagar
India | May 02, 2014, 11:08 AM ISTSrinagar: 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
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Luiz Felipe Scolari says protests could hurt Brazil's chances
Football | Apr 28, 2014, 11:12 PM ISTSAO 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
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Pele fears protests could ruin World Cup
Football | Mar 11, 2014, 11:08 AM ISTRio 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
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Protests over visit of American evangelist
India | Jan 13, 2014, 08:23 AM ISTBangalore: 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
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Russia lifts ban on protests during Sochi Olympics
Other Sports | Jan 05, 2014, 08:18 AM ISTMoscow: 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