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Protesters in Georgia's capital set up a tent camp on the main street and call for new elections
Demonstrators in the capital of Georgia have set up tents on one of the city’s main thoroughfares and are vowing to stay there around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the countryWorld - ABC News - 4 hours 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 - 6 days ago -
New Zealand’s capital prepares for huge Maori 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 - 31 minutes ago -
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 -
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Georgia students protest 'dehumanizing' voting law that criminalizes handing out water
ATLANTA — In the latest public rebuke of Georgia’s controversial 2021 voting law, dozens of Black students and activists marched through the heart of historic Morehouse College on Saturday in an ...Politics - NBC News - October 19 -
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 -
Georgia’s pro-EU opposition calls for protest over ‘rigged’ election result
Pro-western president Salome Zourabichvili claims country has fallen victim to ‘Russian special operation’. Georgia’s pro-western opposition has called on the country to protest on Monday against ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Thousands rally again in Georgia to protest the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Thousands of opposition supporters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament for the second straight Monday to denounce the Oct. 26 election as illegitimate after the ruling party was declared the ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
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 - 2 days ago -
Paint thrown over Georgia elections chief as ruling party victory confirmed
US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victory. The head of Georgia’s election commission was splashed with paint as the body ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after parliamentary vote
The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission has been doused with black paint at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary electionsWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Georgia's president urges the West to support opposition protests against governing party's declared election victory
Georgia's president urges the West to support opposition protests against governing party's declared election victoryWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Election win for Russia-friendly party in Georgia sets the stage for protests and possible violence
Mass protests are expected in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi after the ruling, Russia-friendly party Georgian Dream claimed victory in a contentious election.Business - CNBC - 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 -
Hungary's Orbán boosts Georgia's ruling party over election despite an outcry the vote was rigged
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has given a boost to Georgia’s ruling partyWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
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 - 3 days ago -
When venture capitalism goes wrong
The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals
Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
The King and the protester: The challenges of a royal tour
An Indigenous senator's protest is a reminder of the historical baggage that royal tours can bring.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget
Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings
The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
This Is a Marquee World Series, and M.L.B. Plans to Capitalize
Commissioner Rob Manfred believes the league is positioned to propel its biggest stars further into the sporting fan’s consciousness.Sports - The New York Times - October 26 -
Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex
A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?Business - Financial Times - October 26 -
Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital
In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?
The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’World - Financial Times - November 8 -
Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase
The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
Our economic survival depends on unlocking green capital
Governments, companies and investors all have a vital role to play in funding the energy transitionWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago
