Dueling political factions demonstrate in Venezuela’s capital as presidential election race heats up

CARACAS, Venezuela — Dueling political factions took to the streets of Venezuela’s capital on Tuesday for the first competing rallies of the presidential election year, showcasing their ability to draw people en masse, as voters grapple with political disappointments and uncertainty over the candidate who ultimately will challenge President Nicolás Maduro. Supporters of Maduro’s ruling … Read more

Over 1 million Germans demonstrate against AfD across country

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave BERLIN — Demonstrations against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party swept across the country this weekend, strengthening calls to ban the party, following a report that its members had discussed plans for mass deportations. After months of surging popularity of the AfD, the report appears to … Read more

From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians

KARACHI, Pakistan — From Berlin to London and Limassol to Karachi, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas. Opposing demonstrations either demanded the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas or called for a cease-fire in Gaza. In the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, … Read more

Belgian unions show in Brussels to demand higher employee safety

Nearly 20,000 Belgian commerce union employees mounted a significant demonstration to protest what they see as more and more dangerous working situations and the erosion of their proper to strike Individuals carry balloons and banners whereas they march throughout an illustration in Brussels, Monday, Might 22, 2023. Belgium’s commerce unions are mounting a significant demonstration … Read more