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Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters
Serbian officials are denying that security forces illegally used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rallyABC News - 6d -
Turkey's opposition urges peaceful protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest despite bans
Turkey's opposition party has urged supporters to take to the streets for peaceful demonstrations against the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and top rival to President Recep Tayyip ErdoganABC News - 1d -
Khalil protesters fill up Trump Tower
Protesters opposed to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil filled up Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday. The protesters, from the progressive, anti-Zionist group Jewish Voice ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Greenpeace to appeal verdict ordering them to pay at least $660m to energy firm for pipeline protests – live
Organisation condemns verdict that could bankrupt its US operation and risks ‘destroying right to peaceful protest’. Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says ...The Guardian - 3d -
Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled
Brian Haw camped out in Parliament Square for nearly 10 years to protest against UK foreign policy.BBC News - 5d -
Greenpeace must pay at least $660m over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury
Non-profit, which will appeal decision, says lawsuits like this are aimed at ‘destroying the right to peaceful protest’. A jury in North Dakota has decided that the environmental group ...The Guardian - 3d -
Almost 100 arrested during protest occupying Trump Tower over Mahmoud Khalil
Demonstrators led by Jewish Voice for Peace demanding release of Palestinian activist stood in US president’s New York City building. Protesters organized by a progressive Jewish group occupied the ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Watch: Protesters disrupt the House of Lords
Watch: Protesters disrupt the House of LordsBBC News - 2d -
Only a Russian strategic defeat can bring peace to Ukraine
It is time to stop chasing an illusion — Putin does not want peace.The Hill - 2d -
Judge denies bid to stop DOGE's efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.CBS News - 3d -
Judge denies bid to stop DOGE's efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.CBS News - 3d -
Congo says it will participate in peace talks with M23 rebels
Congo’s government says it will participate in peace talks in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich eastABC News - 5d -
Hundreds arrested in third night of Turkey protests
Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.BBC News - 15h -
US Institute of Peace sues to block 'literal trespass and takeover' by DOGE
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is asking a court to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from dismantling the agency, saying it experienced a “literal trespass and takeover by ...The Hill - 3d -
Judge declines to temporarily block DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to temporarily block the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), after the organization said its power was ...The Hill - 3d -
Judge denies emergency effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board
A federal judge denied an effort to immediately reinstate ousted officials at the United States Institute of Peace but assailed the administration over its actions.ABC News - 3d -
Teachers protest cuts to education funding
Teachers across the country are protesting against federal cuts in education. This comes as President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. NBC News' Morgan ...NBC News - 2d -
At Columbia, Tension Over Gaza Protests Hits Breaking Point Under Trump
There were protests, arrests, the departure of the school’s president. Then, a new administration arrived in Washington.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Crowds converge in Belgrade for protest rally against Serbia's government
Large crowds of flag-waving protesters converged after meeting up at several agreed-on protest venues in various parts of Belgrade, which was placed on high alert.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
DOGE representatives visit US Institute of Peace, are turned away
U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) officials said several members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) arrived unannounced with FBI agents on Saturday but were denied access to the ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Trump administration official says peace talks with Russia were ‘positive’
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Russian officials about continued peace negotiations, and he said the meeting was “positive.” “This morning, I met with President Putin,” Witkoff said ...The Hill - 6d -
Gabbard says Trump committed to ensuring peace through 'realism and pragmatism'
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said President Donald Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through “realism and pragmatism,” in remarks Tuesday before the U.S. ...ABC News - 4d -
Democrat on Trump-Putin call: 'Russia remains the obstacle to peace'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said it's clear that Russia "remains the obstacle to peace" following a highly anticipated phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump turns to deadly force in Middle East peace push
President Trump gave a green light to Israel’s deadly strikes on Gaza early Tuesday, which shattered the fragile ceasefire in place since January, marking a violent turn in his push for peace in ...The Hill - 3d -
U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block DOGE 'takeover by force'
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), an independent non-profit established by Congress 40 years ago, is asking a federal judge to immediately block the Department of Government Efficiency's ...NBC News - 3d -
Baker at peace with efforts to retain DeVries, focus now on search
West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is at peace with his efforts albeit ultimately unsuccessful to retain previous head coach Darian DeVries. Baker felt that DeVries and his team had laid a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
Angola says the government of Congo and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks next weekABC News - Mar. 12 -
Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefire
Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefireABC News - Mar. 15 -
Natural gas prices may predict when a Russia-Ukraine peace deal is near
Watch natural-gas futures for signs energy traders believe a credible Russia-Ukraine peace deal is at hand.MarketWatch - 3d -
NYPD arrests dozens of protesters inside Trump Tower
Dozens of protesters have been arrested after staging a sit-in demonstration inside Trump Tower calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Waltz: Russia, Ukraine peace deal likely to include Donbas region cession
National security adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine likely would have to cede some of its Donbas region to Russia if it wants a long-term peace deal. The comments, during an interview with Fox News ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by political protesters
Police and protesters clashed at Hollywood ceremony for Israeli Wonder Woman star who has been vocal in support. Pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the Hollywood Walk of Fame ...The Guardian - 4d -
Thousands protest in Israel over ‘attack on democracy’ by Netanyahu
Protesters accuse PM of continuing Gaza war for political reasons and ignoring plight of hostages still held by Hamas. Israel–Gaza war – latest updates Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken ...The Guardian - 2d -
UCLA sued over attack on pro-Palestinian protesters
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) was sued Thursday over the clash at a pro-Palestinian encampment last spring that injured dozens of protesters. The civil rights lawsuit was filed ...The Hill - 1d -
A prehistoric creature gets new life and a silent Democratic protest: The news quiz
A traveler got a very unpleasant welcome to Boston, Democrats staged a silent protest and a jewel thief got creative.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence
Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
98 protesters arrested at Trump Tower sit-in for detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
Hundreds of protesters staged a sit-in in the lobby of Trump Tower, calling for the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Greenpeace ordered to pay $660 million over pipeline protests
Energy Transfer claimed in a lawsuit that Greenpeace was responsible for defamation, disruption and property damage for protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.CBS News - 3d -
Protesters gather outside Tesla showrooms and dealerships to denounce Elon Musk and DOGE
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Tesla showroom in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan today as a part of the “Tesla Takedown” movement.NBC News - 5h -
Pilgrims in Mecca search for a moment of peace
Saudi Arabia’s plan to increase religious tourism must include ways to manage the growing crowdsFinancial Times - Mar. 12