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Europe falls under siege as demonstrators battle police, set fires in cities across continent
Demonstrators battle police and set fires across European cities from France to Albania.
Protests
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Belgian protesters and police skirmish at anti-government demonstrations in Brussels
Tensions rise in Brussels as anti-government demonstrations shift from a peaceful morning gathering into sharp clashes with police.
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France protests live updates: PM asked telecom companies to prepare for social media blackout: report
France considers unprecedented social media blackouts amid widespread protests and escalating civil chaos.
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Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of protesters march across European cities while soldiers guard the center of Milan, according to NPR coverage.
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Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Mass protests and street clashes across France lead to over 1,300 arrests as the political landscape shifts.
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Protests spread from Paris to other capital cities across Europe
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Protests sweep France, Spain as masked mobs loot shops, clash with cops; 1,100 held
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French police arrest 135 people, says minister, as protests take place across country
French authorities place Paris on high alert and arrest 135 people as nationwide demonstrations unfold.
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Violent protests shake Tirana as police use tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators
Demonstrators battle police and set fires across European cities, with violent protests erupting in Tirana.
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Protests, marches unfolding across French cities as police seek to prevent violence
French police have deployed tear gas to block demonstrators from entering city centers amid widespread protests.
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Major museums, businesses shutter in France as massive protests expected
Paris shutters the Louvre and major museums close across France as heavy police forces deploy ahead of massive new protests.
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Paris museums close, stores put up barricades as France prepares for more protests
Paris museums close and stores barricade as France deploys massive police forces ahead of renewed protests.
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Live Updates: France Deploys Vast Security Force in Effort to Prevent More Riots
France deploys a vast security force as protests begin amid widespread violence and mounting discontent sweeping across Europe.
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Will Europe’s Protests Mark a Turning Point?
Macron calls a racist terrorist attack in Trappes a turning point for France, according to recent coverage.
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Southeast Asia’s worst haze in over a decade sparks student protests
Southeast Asia faces its worst haze in over a decade, igniting student protests over dangerous living conditions.
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Italy's cities in security 'lockdown' for Saturday protests
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Paris shuts museums and police deploy in big numbers for new protests across France
France deploys a massive security force and closes cultural sites as nationwide protests draw heavy international media attention.
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Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
France faces a wave of national protests with closed businesses, heavy police deployments, and heightened fears of violence.
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France braces for another weekend of protests as authorities launch massive security operation
France faces heightened tensions ahead of another weekend of demonstrations as a massive security operation is launched.
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France Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests
France prepares for new protests and potential riots following nationwide unrest.
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Albanian parliament descends into chaos as opposition backs protests
Albanian politics and streets face severe turmoil as youth revolts rise and leadership highlights alleged foreign funding and criminality.
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French authorities deploy 70,000 officers for Saturday protests; Louvre and other museums closed
French authorities plan a nationwide deployment of 70,000 police officers ahead of upcoming Saturday protests.
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Italian priest gives middle finger to mob of masked rioters who chased scared tourists into church
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The revolution arrives in Albania This is Europe’s autumn of discontent
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Macron blames ‘seditious’ far left for unrest as France bans some protests
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In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests
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Italy's Mozzarella Output Halts in Industry Where 'Every Hour Counts'
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France's Macron blames protests on 'ultra-left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic'
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See vivid scenes from protests across Europe amid political unrest
Massive protests sweep across several European nations amid mounting political unrest and cost-of-living pressures.
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Flamingo Revolution: Albania Protests Escalate over Corruption & Kushner/Trump Luxury Resort
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Unruly protests have shaken Albania, Italy and beyond
Unruly protests across Albania, Italy and other parts of Europe reflect a growing public fury over deep-seated social inequality.
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Why Serbian elections are so important
Serbia's elections draw global attention as a student movement challenges the longtime leadership of Vucic.
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Europe’s protests are about more than schools. They are a generational roar.
Vivid scenes of political unrest and protests are unfolding across Europe, according to recent coverage.
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A Wave of Anger Is Sweeping Europe
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French weekend protests to be limited to union demos only, says Macron
Thousands gather in Paris following a court decision to lift a protest ban amid concerns regarding potential violence.
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Youth-Led Protests Sweep Across Europe
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Trump-allied Colombian president removes art exhibits he deems communist, sparking protests
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Live: France will ban 'illegitimate' protests in coming days, says Macron
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German youth plan France-style mass protests
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Live: Macron meets with French intelligence services ahead of new wave of protests
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Italy’s buffalo mozzarella production grinds to a halt in truckers’ strike
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France's Macron vows no repeat of riots as Yellow Vests mobilise
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Italy's Meloni approves tougher anti-riot laws after Milan violence
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France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their heads
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Poland’s government votes to ease abortion laws in challenge to conservative president
Poland's parliament votes to ease abortion restrictions, prompting protests and a likely presidential veto.
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Indonesia’s experiment with populism is wavering
Indonesia’s wildfire haze sparks protests, diplomatic spats and questions over a populist leader’s grip as rain fails to quell the flames.
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EU probes pro-Kremlin disinformation around French riots
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France protests live: Suspect arrested over city hall fire as PM says curfews working
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The European cities facing protests as continent gripped by cost of living crisis
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Italy set to deploy 500 soldiers to Milan after riots
Italy deploys five hundred troops to Milan following violent riots, prompting sweeping new security measures and protest laws.
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Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
French riots emerge as a talking point in Republican midterm campaigns, according to coverage from Axios.
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What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests
Europe faces sweeping unrest as fuel prices and economic crises drive protests and political shifts.
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Portuguese police clear housing protest camps, arresting 55
Portuguese police arrest 55 individuals after clearing a housing protest encampment in Lisbon.
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France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics
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It’s Not Just France. Europe’s Political Center Is Crumbling.
Protests sweep across multiple European nations as young people grapple with living costs and a lack of control.
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France calm under night curfews as government awaits new weekend protests
France experiences nocturnal calm under curfews while awaiting fresh weekend protests following severe unrest.
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Albania’s Leader, Edi Rama, Denounces Violent Protests
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France curfews calm unrest as Macron faces criticism over Gulf trip
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Protesters and police in Albania fight in seventh day of violent clashes
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Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to deploy troops in the city after days of protests
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