Majority of French People Want Protests Against Pension Reform to Continue : Survey

At least 55% of French citizens support the continuation of protest demonstrations against the pension reform, a survey conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) for the Sud Radio broadcaster, said on Thursday.

Iran Advises France to Avoid Violence against Protesters

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry called on the French government to refrain from violence against protesters and listen to their voices.

Hundreds of complaints filed for arbitrary arrests during protests in France

Hundreds of complaints were filed because of arbitrary arrests during protests in France, lawyers said at a news conference Friday, according to media reports.

Israel’s President Herzog urges immediate halt to judicial overhaul

Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged the government on Monday to halt its bitterly contested judicial overhaul, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defense minister for opposing the move, sparking mass street protests.

Charles de Gaulle terminal blocked amid French pension protests

French workers angry that the pension age is being increased blocked access to a terminal at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on a day of nationwide protests.

Protest held in Prague against inflation, military support for Ukraine

Thousands of people protested against high living costs and the government's military support for Ukraine in the Czech capital Prague on Saturday.

Demonstrators Clash with Police as Pension Protests Persist in Paris

 Demonstrators battled with riot police on the streets of Paris during the sixth nationwide day of coordinated protest against planned pension reforms.

Pension Reform Protests Continue in France for Fifth Day

Plans are afoot for a fifth day of nationwide strikes and protests in France Thursday against a pension reform that is the flagship policy of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.

Hundreds Protest in Peru’s Cusco Against New President

Peru continues to experience unrest in the wake of the Dec. 7 arrest of President Pedro Castillo, though some disruptions have subsided as of Dec. 22.

China protests spread, reports of clashes with police in Shanghai | Protests News | Al Jazeera

Hundreds of demonstrators and police have clashed in Shanghai as protests over China’s severe COVID-19 restrictions continued into a third day and spread to several other cities.

Protests Erupt across Europe amid Rising Cost of Living

 Protests over soaring energy, food, and fuel prices have broken out across Europe.

Tunisia police clash with protesters, the second night of protests

Protestors clashed with police in the Tunisian capital of Tunis on Saturday, for the second night after a man died from injuries sustained during a police chase in August.

Iran denounces US support for 'rioters'

US support for "rioters" is contrary to Washington's diplomatic stance towards Iran, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was quoted as saying by the semi-official ISNA news agency on Sunday.

More than 30,000 Attend Protests against Rising Prices in Austria - Tasnim News Agency

More than 30,000 people took part in protests against rising prices in Austria, including about 20,000 people who took to the streets in Vienna, the organizers of the protest, representatives of the national federation of trade unions, said at the rally.

More Italians Join Nationwide Protest against Overpriced Energy Bills

Protesters gathered in downtown Perugia in Italy on Monday to burn energy bills to slam what they deemed as the government's inaction in the face of soaring energy prices.

Nearly 80,000 people in Brussels protest high cost of living

Around 80,000 people marched through the Belgian capital Brussels on Monday to protest the high cost of living and the lack of a sufficient increase in wages.

Armenia Detains 125 Protesters Calling on Pashinyan to Quit - Tasnim News Agency

Police in Armenia's capital on Monday detained 125 anti-government demonstrators that were blocking streets to protest against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Peru declares state of emergency on highways as protests continue | Al Jazeera

Peru has declared a one-month state of emergency to allow the armed forces to supervise its highways, as the government of President Pedro Castillo tries to stem nationwide protests over rising fuel and food prices.

Hundreds of truckers and farm workers have been blocking roads across the country for more than a week in anger over rising costs, which have spiked since Russia invaded [sp.op] Ukraine.

The decree, published in the official newspaper on Thursday, allows for the army to be deployed to clear the blockades while also suspending certain constitutional rights such as freedom of movement and assembly.

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Saudi Arabia Deploys Forces in Qatif amid Fear of Protests after Executions - Tasnim News Agency

There has been reports of heavily deployment of Saudi security forces in the city of Qatif amid fears of huge protests against the recent executions of dozens of dissidents, according to social media users.

Protest action against lockdown measures continues in Ottawa - report - TASS

The protest action against the coronavirus lockdown measures initiated by Canadian long-haul truck drivers continues in Ottawa for the fifteenth day in a row.