Protests

Fast-Food Workers Stage Nationwide Protest For Higher Wages

U.S. fast-food employees staged a nationwide walkout on Tuesday, taking to the streets to protest for higher wages.

Michael Brown Anniversary Protests: Armed Oath Keepers Arrive in Ferguson: ‘Just Americans Trying to Keep Our Fellow Men Safe’

Ferguson officials work to keep the peace as members of the Oath Keepers and the Ferguson Freedom Fighters meet on the streets of a city under a state of emergency.

Ferguson Michael Brown Anniversary Protests: County Declares State of Emergency, More Than 20 Arrested

Another day of protest began in downtown Ferguson on Monday morning after violence disrupted Sunday's demonstrations commemmorating the one-year anniversary of Brown's death.

#NiUnaMenos 2015: Pregnant 14-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Murdered by Boyfriend Sparks Massive Domestic Violence March in Argentina

The pregnant teenager's death has inspired protests against femicide in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and other Latin American regions. Thousands of people have marched to the Argentine capital Buenos Aires condemning violence against women.

Venezuela News: Thousands March to Support Jailed Opposition Leader Leopoldo López

Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday in Venezuela to demand the release of political prisoners and voice their discontent with the socialist administration of embattled President Nicolás Maduro.

Uber vs Taxis: Hundreds of Mexican Taxi Drivers Protest Uber, Say Drivers Don't Have to Comply With Same Rules

In Mexico, hundreds of taxi drivers calling for a ban on the online ride service voiced their frustration while marching through the streets of Mexico City chanting "Uber Out!"

Violent Protests Turned to Mourning Over Baltimore Man Killed During Arrest

A group of protesters mourned the death of a Baltimore man Sunday who was killed by the hands of police, Yahoo! News reports according to AP.

Brazil Protests: Vice President Says Government is Paying Attention to Demostrators Asking for Impeachment of Dilma Rousseff

According to Brazilian Vice President Michel Temerto, the government is "paying attention" to recent demonstrations calling for the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff.

Baja California Farm Workers Protest Low Pay & Working Conditions

Farm workers in the Mexican border state of Baja California have led a week of violent protests over low pay, abuses, and poor working conditions.

Venezuela Protests News 2015: Protesters Take Streets in Multiple Cities as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Condemns Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old Boy

Venezuelans took to the streets to protest the death of Kluibert Roa Venezuelans have taken to the streets in the wake of the shooting death of a teenager during a demonstration against President Nicolas Maduro's government.

Venezuela Protests News 2015: Police Officer Arrested After Reportedly Shooting 14-Year-Old Boy With a Shotgun [Video]

Venezuelan police shot a 14-year-old high school student in the head during anti-government protests in the state of Tachira. The teenager’s death continues to fuel the fire against the government; however, the police officer has been arrested.

Missouri Judge Rules Police Must Warn Protesters Before Using Tear Gas Following Ferguson, Michael Brown Protests

A federal judge has ruled in favor of a group of protesters who sued the St. Louis police forces. The judge ordered the police to warn protesters before using chemical agents like tear gas and allow them enough time to disperse before using the weapons.

Eric Garner and Michael Brown Death: Violence Erupts in Berkeley, California During Second Night of Protests

Riots, looting and violence broke out for a second night in a row on Sunday during protests in Berkeley, California over recent police killings of unarmed black men.

Eric Garner Choking Death: Police Officers Injured in California Protests

Protests against Eric Garner's death turn violent along West coast At least two police officers in California have been injured in a protest against the grand jury decision against the New York police officer who killed Eric Garner by holding him in a chokehold.

Egypt News 2014: Two Killed in Protests After Judge Frees Former Egyptian Dictator Hosni Mubarak

Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has been freed from custody, and all charges against him were dropped. Over the weekend, a judge decided that the prosecution committed a procedural mistake that allowed for Mubarak's freedom. His release has sparked protests throughout the North African nation.

Wal-Mart Careers, Employment & Stores: Employees Strike Outside Black Friday Shopping Locations for Higher Wages

As shoppers all over the country stormed store doors early Friday morning, another group lined up with banners and signs, chanting. These are Wal-Mart employees, demanding higher wages from the world’s largest retailer and the nation’s largest retail employer. Many are taking to social media with #WalmartStrikers to show their protests.

Ferguson, Missouri Shooting News: Protesters Chant ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ at Wal-Mart, Target Black Friday Sales

Nearly 100 demonstrators moved from the streets into major retailers with Black Friday sales overnight to express their disagreement and anger at a grand jury decision not to indict white Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson who fatally shot black teen Michael Brown

Wal-Mart Stores, Jobs & Employment: Employees Plan Black Friday Protests, Say Poor Wages Make Them Starve

This is the third year Making Change at Wal-Mart, a campaign financed and operated by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, has staged wage protests on Black Friday.

President Enrique Peña Nieto Calls for 'Peace and Justice' Following Mexico City Protests of 43 Missing University Students

Protests erupted throughout Mexico denouncing the government’s ill response to the abduction of 43 college students who disappeared two months ago. Protesters called for the resignation of President Enrique Pena Nieto as they clashed with police in Mexico City.

43 Missing Students in Mexico: Thousands Protest in Mexico City Over the Disappearance of 43 Students

Mexico reels after the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in September. Mexico has been reeling after the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in September.

Missing Students in Mexico: Classmates Frustrated, Vow to Take Radical Action

Students in Mexico vow radical action if their classmates are not returned alive Classmates of the missing students in Iguala, Mexico -- where a political protest resulting in a series of violent incidents and the disappearance of more than 50 teens -- have vowed radical action if the missing are not returned alive.
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