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Man dies in Hong Kong as government condemns 'malicious' protests
The 70-year-old man was hit on the head with a brick.
Irish students studying in Hong Kong forced to return to Ireland amid violent protests on campus
Students from UCD, Trinity College and NUIG are in discussions about returning as a result of the protests.
Universities on shutdown in Hong Kong as foreign students are encouraged to leave over violent protests
It follows five months of unrest from pro-democracy protesters.
Subway, shops vandalised in Hong Kong as experts warn independent review of police force needed
Hong Kong asked international experts to assist in reviewing the force’s response to protests.
Fresh outrage as Hong Kong student dies after falling during clashes with police
Alex Chow was taken unconscious to hospital early on Monday morning following late-night clashes.
Chinese news agency slams ‘barbaric’ attack on its Hong Kong office by protesters
More protests were being planned in seven districts today.
Hong Kong protesters target Chinese state-owned news agency in latest round of marches
Earlier, police fired tear gas and a water cannon after some protesters hurled petrol bombs.
Outrage in Spain after men are acquitted of raping girl 'because she didn't fight back'
The 14-year-old victim was unconscious at the time.
Dozens of people killed during anti-government protests in Iraq
Nearly 200 people have died and thousands have been wounded since the rallies first began earlier this mont.
One million Chileans take to streets to demand resignation of president Sebastian Pinera
It was the seventh day in a week of protests that has seen 19 people killed.
Explainer: How did protests over metro fares in Chile lead to days of violent fatal clashes?
Yesterday, a four-year-old child was killed during the latest round of protests.
Violence in Chile sparked by metro fare hike has left three dead
Protests are angry at the increasing cost of living in Chile.
President Higgins and Minister Paul Kehoe evacuated from Beirut hotel due to 'security concerns'
Their itinerary for today was cancelled due the ongoing protests in the city.
Catalonia protests: Marches and strikes paralyse city of Barcelona
Highways were occupied by thousands of people joining five marches from inland towns.
El Clasico postponed for security reasons
Next Saturday’s meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been called off due to the Catalonia protests.
Several arrests as angry London commuters drag Extinction Rebellion protesters from roof of train
The protesters were holding a banner which read: “Business As Usual = Death”.
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.
Spain's supreme court finds Catalan leaders guilty of sedition over failed independence bid
The leaders of the independence movement were found guilty on charges of sedition and misuse of public funds.
Extinction Rebellion: Former Irish Paralympian denies charge of gluing himself to plane at London City Airport
James Brown entered a not guilty plea at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
Leinster House cancels Open House participation after Extinction Rebellion protest
Five protesters were arrested last night after chaining themselves outside the gates.
Extinction Rebellion protesters have covered government climate department building with scientific papers
The papers were stuck to the department’s walls with paint rollers.
Arrests as Extinction Rebellion activists target London’s City Airport
A man grounded a Dublin-bound flight this morning after disrupting passengers.
Fresh protests begin as Hong Kong court rejects a challenge to the 'face mask ban'
Thousands of protesters have been staging unsanctioned flashmob rallies across the city.
Paris climate activists barricade themselves into shopping centre ahead of Extinction Rebellion protests
Meanwhile in London, police raiding a storage warehouse used by protesters.
Hong Kong: Anger as masks ban at rallies following months of protests
The ban was imposed under a colonial-era emergency ordinance that was last used over half a decade ago.
Week of protests in Iraq leave 30 people dead
Protesters have been angered by corruption and unemployment.
Tear gas and bricks: Renewed clashes as Hong Kong marks five years since Umbrella protests
Tens of thousands crammed into a park outside the city’s parliament this afternoon.
Drew Harris says existing legislation adequate in dealing with protests outside abortion centres
In July, Minister Simon Harris said exclusion zones outside hospitals and GP surgeries will be a “major priority”.
Hong Kong protests roll into their 16th weekend - and show few signs of ending
The clashes with police were less sustained than the intense battles of previous weekends.
Farmers end blockades at several beef processing sites
Protests are still taking place outside certain factories.
'Change is coming': Millions take part in climate change strike
Thousands of people attended rallies across Ireland.
PHOTOS: Thousands of students turn out around the country for climate strikes
Ireland’s strikes are part of a global movement calling for urgent action to address climate change.
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 Carrie Lam says she will withdraw controversial extradition bill
Withdrawing the bill is a key demands of protesters who have taken to the streets in their millions in recent weeks.
Chinese delegation will visit Roscommon meat plant today following mediation with protesters
Mediation between the parties involved earlier this morning lead to the meeting going ahead today.
Dawn Meats granted leave to serve committal to prison notices against 18 protesters
The company said it has photographs of previous notice of court orders being ripped from pole.
Hong Kong leader vows to stay on despite leaked recording
A recording was released of Carrie Lam telling business leaders that she wanted to stand down.
US Vice President Mike Pence has touched down in Ireland
Pence will meet with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tomorrow as well as President Michael D Higgins during his visit.
IFA calls for commission to solve beef price stalemate as protests continue
A man was arrested in Cavan outside a meat processing plant today.
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Xi Jinping warns of 'smashed' bodies and 'bones ground to powder' as Hong Kong protests continue
He made the comments during a visit to Nepal at the weekend.
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