Cuba: Man confirmed death in anti-government unrest - BBC News

Cuban authorities have confirmed that a man was killed during unrest in the country - the first confirmation of a death since the protests broke out.

Washington activates National Guard for pro-Trump demonstration | Agencia EFE

Washington DC authorities have activated at least 340 National Guard troops to protect the US capital in the face of a demonstration called for Wednesday by supporters of President Donald Trump.

20 Demonstranten auf Lesbos fordern Evakuierung von Flüchtlingen – Video

Am Dienstag, dem 15. September, wird auf Lesbos nach dem katastrophalen Brand im Flüchtlingslager in Moria gegen die beschämenden Lebensbedingungen protestiert. Die 20 Demonstranten fordern eine sofortige Evakuierung der Flüchtlinge und Migranten von den griechischen Inseln.

Military trucks deployed to block road before demonstrators in Minsk

 Military trucks have been deployed to block the avenue leading to Minsk’s Drozdy neighborhood in a bid to stop tens of thousands of demonstrators marching in that direction in protests against the results on the August 9 presidential polls.

Thousands march in London for second Brexit vote

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in London on Saturday to call for a second vote on Britain's departure from the European Union.

Catalonian independence: Opponents of secession have called for demonstrations around Spain

Spain is bracing for more protests on Saturday despite tentative signs that rival sides may be seeking to defuse the crisis after Madrid offered a first apology to Catalans injured by police during their outlawed secession vote.

Austria Bars Turkish Economy Minister over Rally Plans

Austria said Monday it had barred Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country to attend a rally marking the anniversary of last year’s failed coup attempt in Turkey.

Top US senator calls for removal of Turkey's US ambassador

 U.S. Senator John McCain, one of the leading foreign policy voices in Congress, on Thursday urged the expulsion of Turkey's U.S. ambassador after violence erupted between protesters and Turkish security personnel during President Tayyip Erdogan's recent visit.

Thousands Rally against Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade

Thousands of people are blowing whistles and banging pots outside the Serbian government headquarters to protest the election of powerful Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic as the country's new president.

Demonstrators storm offices, bank in Kiev, Ukraine

Protesters vandalized several offices in Kiev, Ukraine, in a pro-Ukrainian, anti-Russian demonstration, police said.

Turkey issues travel warning about US amid anti-Trump protests

Turkey's Foreign Ministry on Saturday issued a travel warning concerning the United States as thousands of Americans have taken streets for the fourth day in a row to protest the President-elect Donald Trump.

State of emergency declared in Charlotte as unrest continues

The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, said Thursday that a person who earlier had been declared dead from the impact of bullets during racial protests in the city was in still alife, on life support and in critical condition.

Cataluña : Puigdemont ratifica el plan independentista en otra Diada multitudinaria

El independentismo hizo en la Diada de este domingo otra demostración de fuerza al salir en masa a las calles de Barcelona, Tarragona, Lleida, Berga y Salt (Girona).

Protests in Brazil erupt against Temer ‘coup’

Tens of thousands took to Brazilian streets to support sacked leader Dilma Rousseff and protest the new government of Michel Temer, who has taken power and downplayed the protests.

Mass rally in war-torn Yemen in support of rebels, former president

Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis marched on Saturday in support of Shiite Houthi rebels and their ally, former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Tens of Thousands Protest US Bases in Okinawa

Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered on the Japanese island of Okinawa demanding the U.S. military shut down its bases there following a rash of high-profile incidents involving service members that have made headlines in recent months.

French Unions Plan Strikes to Disrupt Trains, Ports, Flights

French labor unions plan a string of June strikes that will target trains, the Paris subway system, ports and possibly airports.

French government scrambles to stem fuel shortages as protests continue

French junior transport minister Alain Vidalies on Saturday said fuel shortages sparked by nationwide strikes and blockades were easing, but warned the crisis was not over.

Iraq PM orders arrest of Green Zone protesters

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday ordered authorities to arrest and prosecute protesters who attacked security forces, lawmakers and damaged state property after breaking into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone to protest delays in reform plans.

Followers of Iraq's prominent Shiite cleric storm Baghdad Green Zone. The political system created following the U.S.-led invasion in 2003

Thousands of followers of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Saturday stormed the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad and took control of the parliament building and surrounding areas, while dozens of lawmakers, officials and employees tried to escape the government district.