FACTBOX - Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation
The current demonstration on the Ivy League campus in Manhattan echoes those past protests, almost all of which took place in April as well.
Wed May 01 2024
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall
The Ivy League school declared a stalemate in talks seeking to end the polarizing demonstration.
Tue Apr 30 2024
South Korea police launch raid on doctors' association over walkout
The raid comes ahead of a mass demonstration in Seoul planned for Sunday by doctors, after the walkout, which began on Feb 20, disrupted major hospitals.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Protesters shut New York's Grand Central, seeking Gaza ceasefire
The group Jewish Voice for Peace, which organized the demonstration, posted a video on Instagram showing police in the station escorting a long line of protesters.
Sat Oct 28 2023
Islamic countries to give joint response to Quran desecration in Europe - Turkish Minister
The emergency meeting of the OIC foreign ministers will take place on July 31 to discuss the situation with the Quran desecration in Sweden and Denmark,
Sat Jul 29 2023
Israeli flag march in Jerusalem sparks Palestinian outrage, condemnation
The Flag March held by Israeli nationalists in Jerusalem on Thursday sparked outrage and condemnation from the Palestinian public and officials, reported Xinhua.
Fri May 19 2023
'Weakened' Macron sticks with pension bill, eyes new reforms
Labour unions prepared another day of strikes and demonstrations against Macron's pension reform, marking the sixth day of protest.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
Activists donned purple and held demonstrations from Jakarta and Singapore to Istanbul, Berlin, Caracas and Montevideo.
Thu Mar 09 2023
New York to pay millions to protesters arrested at George Floyd demonstration
The proposed settlement would award $21,500 to each of the more than 300 people arrested in the Mott Haven neighborhood.
Thu Mar 02 2023
SpaceX launches latest space station crew to orbit for NASA
The crew's six-month science mission will encompass about 200 experiments and technology demonstrations.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Greta Thunberg detained by Norway police during demonstration
Thunberg and others blocking one of the doors to the Norwegian finance ministry were lifted up by police and carried away from the area.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
The Koran-burning was carried out by Rasmus Paludan, who has held a number of demonstrations in the past where he has burned the Koran.
Mon Jan 23 2023
About 36 Indian police hurt in clashes with Adani port protesters
Protesters were demanding the release of a person arrested during a demonstration against a $900-million port project of the Adani Group.
Mon Nov 28 2022
Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China
Deadly apartment fire in Urumqi sparked demonstrations.
Mon Nov 28 2022
Security forces tear gas students defying Iran protest ultimatum
The confrontations at dozens of universities prompted the threat of a tougher crackdown in a seventh week of demonstrations.
Mon Oct 31 2022