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Tens of thousands march on NZ parliament in protest against Māori treaty bill
Police say about 42,000 people gathered at parliament in the last stage of the nine-day protest in opposition to the Treaty of Waitangi bill. New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 ...World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago -
35,000 arrive at New Zealand parliament to protest against controversial Māori treaty bill – as it happened
This live coverage has ended now. You can read our stories at the links below: . Historic march arrives at parliament – full report Explainer: what is the treaty principles bill? The hīkoi ...World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago -
New Zealand's founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?
Thousands of people are marching the length of New Zealand in protest of a proposed law that would redefine the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British CrownWorld - ABC News - 11 hours ago -
Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests
The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.Top stories - BBC News - 1 hour ago -
Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament
The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Māori and ruling authorities. New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 seconds A ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Watch: Maori lawmakers perform a haka to protest against Indigenous treaty bill
New Zealand's Parliament was briefly suspended after Maori lawmakers staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a contentious bill that would reinterpret a 184-year-old treaty.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Insults and a haka in New Zealand parliament as MPs debate Māori rights bill
Voting temporarily suspended amid disruptions including a Māori party MP ripping up a copy of the bill. New Zealand’s parliament has erupted into fiery debate, personal attacks and a haka over a ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Over 100,000 people protest in Valencia over floods
Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Valencia regional head, accusing him of mishandling the response to last month's floods.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators march in Italy calling for end to war worldwide
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Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill
Opposition lawmakers performed the haka during a reading of a bill that would redefine the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
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Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights
Hundreds of Indigenous people were marching Wednesday in Brazil’s capital, urging Congress to drop a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to paralyze and even reverse land ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Why is a bill looking at New Zealand’s founding document causing major upset among Māori?
Bill introduced in parliament this week wants to reinterpret Treaty of Waitangi, which upholds Māori rights. Since New Zealand’s right-wing coalition government took office a year ago, its policy ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
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42,000 crowd New Zealand's Parliament grounds in support of Māori rights
As tens of thousands of marchers thronged the streets in New Zealand’s capital Wellington, the column of people, flags aloft, had the air of a festival or a parade rather than a protestWorld - ABC News - 1 hour ago -
Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live
White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march
The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Protesters storm Abkhazia parliament over Russian investment deal
Black Sea separatist region is backed by Moscow but recognised as part of Georgia by most of the world. Protesters have stormed the regional parliament in Abkhazia, forcing the government to halt ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Israel’s Parliament Passes Bills Banning UNRWA, Agency That Aids Palestinians
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Updates: Israel’s Parliament Passes Bill That Threatens Work of U.N. Agency for Palestinians
The Knesset opened its winter session and approved legislation that banned the agency known as UNRWA from operating in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his spy chief was back home ...World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Russian parliament advances bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries
Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed final reading of a bill to ban adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legalWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Thousands of Georgians demonstrate against contested election results
Mood among protesters is one of deflation as some say Georgian Dream has already won. Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets in the capital, Tbilisi, to rally against the results of a ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
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The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists
Thousands of residents took to the streets this weekend to campaign against overtourism. And they aren’t the only ones bemoaning an influx of holidaymakers. Name: Canary Islands.. Age: ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Valencia fans protest against owner in LaLiga loss
Valencia fans protested owner Peter Lim and reported detention of two fans in Singapore before and after their team's 3-2 loss to Las Palmas.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Tens of thousands of Oasis fans face having their tickets cancelled
Promoter says it will cancel more than 50,000 tickets for the band's UK dates listed on secondary platforms.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside parliament, demanding the annulment of the weekend parliamentary election that the president has alleged was rigged with the help of RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Tens of thousands gather to celebrate fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago
Posters line 4km stretch of former wall in Germany’s capital, while musicians perform and visitors sing along. Tens of thousands of people have gathered to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the eastern city of Valencia to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floodsWorld - ABC News - November 10 -
Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10