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Families hold anxious vigil outside Hong Kong university as 100 protesters remain besieged
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful end to the siege.
Students armed with petrol bombs - and bows and arrows - clash with police overnight in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s underground subway system was closed amid further violence overnight.
Protesters plan 'bikini & shorts' protest over Taoiseach 'positive' climate change remarks
Varadkar said one of the benefits to climate change is warmer winters.
Protesters ignore ban to clash with police in Hong Kong
Unrest in the city continued today despite a police ban.
Chaos at Barcelona airport as thousands protest over sentencing of Catalan leaders
Demonstrators flooded the streets of Barcelona before marching towards El Prat airport in Barcelona.
Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing
Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue as extradition bill withdrawal slammed as 'too little, too late'
Carrie Lam announced yesterday that she is scrapping the controversial extradition bill.
Tens of thousands march in another huge anti-government rally in Hong Kong
The protests have been sparked by years of rising anger over Beijing’s influence.
Hong Kong protest: Riot police fire tear gas on crowd hours after group breaches parliament
Today is the 22nd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from UK to Chinese rule.
Taoiseach has no plans to beef up security for ministers after protests at their homes
Leo Varadkar says he has not added any extra security after protests at his home.
Police use 'tear gas' on Tour de France protesters who blocked route with bales of hay
Some riders were affected and the 16th stage had to be temporarily stopped.
Pride in London organisers 'sorry' over 'anti-trans' protest
Pride in London said the group “forced their way to the front of the parade”.
Iran warns protesters they will 'pay the price' after third night of mass demonstrations
Two people have been killed and dozens injured.
'The world is watching': Tear gas and arrests as Iran tries to crack down on protests
Counter demonstrations have been organised for today.
Protesters clash in Phoenix as Trump defends his response to Charlottesville violence
Trump made his comments during a rally in Phoenix, Arizona.
Graphic pro-life events planned for Cork and Dublin airports 'won't get permission'
The group planning the events, the Irish Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, is seeking volunteers and donations.
Politicians attacked after Macedonia's parliament stormed by 100 protesters
Footage shows chairs and tripods being thrown as fist fights broke out in the parliamentary press room.
The DPP is concerned about possible interference in upcoming Jobstown trial
The court heard today of the DPP’s concern that the constitutional process of trial by jury could be interfered with.
Dutch PM says he won't apologise to Turkey over escalating diplomatic row
A diplomatic dispute between the two countries continues to worsen.
Hosni Mubarak acquitted over deaths of protesters during Arab Spring revolt
He had ruled the country for 30 years before being ousted.
'He's hurting our country': Thousands protest against Trump on US Presidents Day
” I do obey President Trump as our president, but I don’t have to agree with his policies,” said one protester.
VIDEO: Ryan Lochte 'hurt' after protesters storm stage during Dancing with the Stars
The controversial swimmer was making his debut on the show.
Black Lives Matter protesters are causing traffic chaos at Heathrow airport
Protesters have blocked the main road into the airport, Europe’s busiest, this morning.
Government to appeal decision to protect Moore Street battlefield site to Supreme Court
The Moore Street site was ruled a “battlefield site” by the High Court in March.
Four charged with attempted murder after police car torched in France
The incident happened earlier this week and has been branded “anti-cop hatred”.
Armed gardaí called in as anti-eviction protesters take over Limerick court
Anti-eviction protesters refused to leave the court and formed a mock jury and a mock judge.
China is going to release the last Tiananmen Square protest prisoner
Miao Deshun will be released in October after nearly three decades in jail.
There wasn't much love for Enda Kenny in Cork today
The Taoiseach was met with more protests in the rebel county this morning.
'Get the f*** out of Wicklow': Enda met his first protesters of the election today
It got a bit heated on the campaign trail earlier.
Iran leader warns Saudi Arabia of 'divine revenge' over execution of cleric
Saudi Arabia has severed diplomatic ties with Iran.
Dozens of protesters and gardaí enter Bank of Ireland College Green after anti-austerity march
The protest ended peacefully and there were no arrests.
'Go f**k yourself': Trump rally descends into shouting and spitting
The billionaire’s supporters clashed with a group of Latino student protesters
'We don't want to be told when we can go to the toilet, or eat or sleep'
‘We had marriage equality in May, when am I going to get my equality?’
Cork's deputy mayor 'snubbed' water charge petition with 15,000 signatures
“It’s a gross insult to people, whether someone agrees with you or not they should take your petition.”
Police use tear gas on stone-throwing protesters
Violent clashes have broken out in Italy as tens of thousands of protesters come out onto the streets.
'People who restrict the freedom of movement of others are fascists'
Micheál Martin has some strong words for protesters.
'Everyone is happy': Kilkenny bridge case settles out of court
Protesters mounted demonstrations against the multi-million euro project in the medieval city.
Why were four water meter protesters jailed this week?
It was a fundamental difference of opinion.
'People like to see their TDs having good manners and some of them have crossed the line'
Independent TD Finian McGrath explains why support for independent and smaller parties has fallen.
Gardaí investigating after water meter protester allegedly "hit by digger"
Irish Water say they are “aware of the incident” and will help gardaí.
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