Archive for the ‘protest’ Tag

Thousands in South Africa to protest portrait of Zuma with genitals exposed

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 9:38 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

A painting depicting South African President Jacob Zuma has spurred outrage from his party.The portrait shows President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposedThe ruling party says the painting is insultingReports say 15,000 people are expected to march in protestJohannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — Thousands of people are expected to march ...

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Anti-immigration protest turns violent in Tel Aviv

Friday, 25 May 2012, 17:39 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

African immigrants drive a car with windows shattered by Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv Wednesday.Protesters smashed windows and attacked foreign workers during the protestNetanyahu condemned the attacks and said he’d fight illegal immigration “responsibly”Knesset speaker blasts members who took part in the demonstration ...

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Syrians protest after morning prayers, opposition activists say

Friday, 25 May 2012, 17:16 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

Syrian military officers inspect a damaged bus following a deadly explosion on May 23, 2012.Planned protests are under way in various neighborhoods, group says As the protesters gather, regime forces shell Homs neighborhoods Security forces kill at least eight people in Syria on Friday, opposition activist says (CNN) — Syrian protesters ...

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Students protest Strauss-Kahn’s speech at UK university

Sunday, 11 March 2012, 15:48 | Breaking news | Comments Off
by Remoeng

Protesters and security staff clash during a demonstration against Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s attendance at Cambridge University. Two people are arrested after scuffling with policeDominique Strauss-Kahn has been linked with a number of sex scandalsCambridge students carry signs reading, “DSK is not welcome here”He spoke Friday ...

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