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Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over the suspension of EU talks

Dec. 01, 2024 11:15 AM EST

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union left 44 people hospitalized, officials said Sunday. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament...

Thousands march in Serbia to mark 1 month since a roof collapse killed 15 people

Dec. 01, 2024 08:46 AM EST

NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — Thousands joined a protest march on Sunday in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad that marked one month since a concrete canopy ouside of the city's railway station collapsed, killing 15 people and injuring two. Protesters held a huge banner with a red...

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

Nov. 30, 2024 21:52 PM EST

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. More than 100 demonstrators were arrested as crowds clashed with police...

Today in History: November 30, WTO protesters and police clash in Seattle

Nov. 30, 2024 00:04 AM EST

Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2024. There are 31 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization as the WTO convened in Seattle. ...

How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office

Nov. 29, 2024 23:12 PM EST

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's Federal Police in late November formally accused far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of planning a coup to keep him in office. The agency described a multi-step scheme, substantiated by evidence and testimony, in an 884-page report. The...

Georgian protesters clash with police for a second night after EU talks are suspended

Nov. 29, 2024 19:42 PM EST

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators protesting the Georgian government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union rallied outside the parliament and clashed with police for a second straight night on Friday. The night before, police used water...

Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions

Nov. 29, 2024 10:43 AM EST

NEW DELHI (AP) — Amazon staff in India have joined strike action calling for better wages and working conditions as the company prepares for one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. About 200 warehouse workers and delivery drivers rallied in the capital, New Delhi, under a...

Protesters in Serbia hold 15-minute blockade for 15 victims of roof collapse, demanding justice

Nov. 29, 2024 07:24 AM EST

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Protesters in Serbia stood in silence for 15 minutes on Friday for the victims of a roof collapse four weeks ago in a northern city, seeking to keep up pressure on the populist authorities to punish those responsible for the tragedy. Traffic was blocked for...

Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail

Nov. 28, 2024 20:42 PM EST

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as “blackmail and manipulation” from some of the bloc's politicians. His announcement outraged the opposition and triggered...

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested

Nov. 28, 2024 17:31 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators. New York City police said they arrested 21 people after protesters jumped barricades...