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Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained
The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.Top stories - BBC News - 14 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 - 8 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 - 23 hours ago -
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 - 14 hours ago -
Tens of thousands 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 - 10 hours 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 - 16 hours ago -
Chinese Students Went on Mass Night Bike Rides. Officials Shut Them Down.
Making the impromptu five-hour ride between two Chinese cities became a craze among young people. But as their numbers swelled, the authorities shut it down.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
Somebody moved UK's oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why
Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
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 - 5 days ago -
Why did Trump win? The fundamentals did it.
Democrats should not be surprised by the election results, as fundamentals such as the economy, incumbency, and the incumbent president's approval rating have a systematic grip on presidential ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.
Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the right and death threats to those deemed responsible.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
How did the Turkey aviation company attack unfold?
The Turkish government says at least five people were killed after an attack on aerospace company which manufactures drones and jets for the military.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Why Did Israel Attack Iran?
The two countries have been fighting a shadow war for years. Now, their conflict has burst into the open.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
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Did the US election polls fail?
Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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 -
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 -
‘We Live in Time’ Inspires a Thousand Crying Selfies
After seeing “We Live in Time,” social media users filmed themselves sobbing, creating a loop of people seeking an emotional release and then sharing it with the world.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31 -
Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere
The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.Top stories - BBC News - October 31