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Georgian breakaway region’s leader resigns after pro-Russia law sparks protests
Abkhazia’s president strikes deal with opposition after demonstrators storm parliamentWorld - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
Protests erupt in breakaway Georgian region over deal with Russia
A truck rammed the gates of parliament in the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday as hundreds protested against an investment agreement with Moscow that some Abkhaz fear ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Pro-Russia bill triggers protests in Georgia breakaway region
Protesters stormed parliament and are calling for the president to resign over a Russian investment bill.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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Abkhazia: Leader of Georgia breakaway region resigns
Aslan Bzhania is quitting days after crowds stormed government buildings over a controversial pro-Russia bill.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
Protesters in separatist Georgian region occupy government buildings, calling for leader's ouster
Opposition protesters in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end
Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Leader of Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia resigns, ending unrest
The separatist leader of Georgia’s breakaway region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday after days of unrest, in which the opposition and its supporters seized key government buildings and at least 14 ...World - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland
Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two yearsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Georgia’s ruling pro-Russia party retains power in blow to EU aspirations
OSCE observers say election bore evidence of ‘democratic backsliding’ with reports of intimidation and coercion. Georgia’s ruling party has retained power in a contested parliamentary election in a ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region over pro-Moscow property measure
Protesters opposing a measure allowing Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia stormed the separatist republic’s parliament building and presidential office and clashed with ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe
Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia accused of meddling
President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Georgia’s opposition calls for protests as election outcome is disputed
Pivotal election widely seen as a choice between a future in Europe and alignment with MoscowBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Dutch authorities investigate alleged police violence after pro-Palestinian protest
Amsterdam police say they are aware of footage that appears to show officers beating protesters after banned rally. Dutch authorities have said they are investigating reports of police violence ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
French transport minister meets cycling groups after a traffic death sparks protests
The French transport minister is expected to meet with cycling associations following the death of a cyclist in Paris after a dispute with a driverWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
French transport minister meets cycling groups after a traffic death sparks protests
The French transport minister is expected to meet with cycling associations following the death of a cyclist in Paris after a dispute with a driverSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest
Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling partyWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote'
Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a "crucial moment".Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Thom Yorke walks off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestine protester at Melbourne concert
The Radiohead frontman, in Australia for a solo tour, has previously denounced the pro-Palestine BDS movement and defended his decision to play in Israel. Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke walked off ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Dutch police detain 50 protesters at pro-Palestinian rally after soccer unrest
Dutch police said they took away more than 300 pro-Palestinian protesters who ignored a ban on demonstrations in Amsterdam on Sunday and detained 50 more following clashes involving Israeli soccer ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
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Georgian president accuses government of working with Russia to influence weekend election
Georgian president accuses government of working with Russia to influence weekend electionWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region
In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual dilemma.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota
The protesters created barricades and trapped staff inside Morrill Hall, which houses the office of the president.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Pro-Palestinian protesters detained at banned demonstration in Amsterdam
Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Protesters in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region refuse to cede control of government buildings
Opposition protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of key government buildings seized during rallies on Friday during which at least 14 people were ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation
Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s figurehead president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into question former Prime ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
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Why Mozambique's election has sparked weeks of protests and a violent crackdown by police
Thousands are protesting in Mozambique’s capital and police are responding by firing tear gas and rubber bullets as weeks of post-election unrest continued in the southern African countryWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
