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More than 50,000 Americans converged on the National Mall in the centre of Washington, in one of the biggest protests since the build-up for war began. The most popular chant was "No War For Oil". The crowds carried placards saying "Regime Change Starts at Home" and "Would Jesus Bomb Them?"
2003-01-19
Iraq war peace War On Terror invasion USA activism protestAt least 21 people are now known to have died in clashes between Thai troops and opposition supporters in Bangkok, and more than 800 were hurt.
2010-04-11
protest demonstration Thailand police deathThousands of opposition protesters in Belarus have tried to storm the government headquarters, following the country's presidential election. The demonstrators smashed windows and the doors of the building in Minsk, but were later pushed back by riot police.
2010-12-19
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Tens of thousands of Belgians have staged a march to call for national unity and demand a government after seven months of political impasse. About 50,00 people joined the "Shame: no government, great country" march in Brussels, organisers said. Police put the number at 34,000.
2011-01-24
protest activism Facebook Belgium government electionEgyptian security forces are on high alert, with thousands of people expected to join anti-government rallies after Friday prayers. The government says it is open to dialogue but also warned of "decisive measures" as the fourth day of violent protests loomed. Widespread disruption has been reported to the internet and mobile phone messaging services.
2011-01-28
Egypt revolution Internet mobile phone communication protest freedom regime changeInternet connections across Egypt have been cut, as authorities geared up for a day of mass protest.
2011-01-28
Egypt communication censorship Internet social network Twitter Facebook freedom protestFor lovers of ancient history, the Egyptian Museum and the priceless, cultural treasures it contains have been in alarmingly close proximity to troubles in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Following an inventory, Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass has now confirmed for the first time that artefacts were stolen during a break-in on 28 January. In a statement entitled "sad news", he lists 18 items that have disappeared. They include a...
2011-02-13
Egypt revolution protest demonstration looting ancient Egypt museum history