Iran situation 'critical' with more than 300 killed - UN rights chief
The Islamic Republic has been gripped by nationwide protests since the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Iran protests: Social media videos show flames at home of late leader Khomeini
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been under intense pressure from nationwide protests calling for an end to hardline clerical rule.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Pakistan's Imran Khan to resume protest after recovering from shooting
Some supporters gathered at the place where Khan was wounded and urged the former premier to resume his march on Islamabad.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Sudanese set for nationwide protests against military coup
Thousands of Sudanese have already taken to the streets this week to protest against General Abdel's ouster of PM Abdalla Hamdok's cabinet.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Indian farmers aim for nationwide protests against reforms on Monday
Indian farmers opposed to reforms they say threaten their livelihoods aim to renew their push against the changes with nationwide protests.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Brazil sets single-day record for coronavirus cases
Brazil registered a single-day record of 115,228 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Indonesian Grab, Gojek drivers threaten nationwide protests over merger talks
Many investors at each of the loss-making companies, notably major Grab backer SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son are keen for a merger to pave the way for a public listing.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Mass George Floyd protests rock US for eighth day
Nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice continued Tuesday evening for an eighth straight day as US President Donald Trump continued to call for "LAW ORDER!".
Wed Jun 03 2020
Trump threatens use of Military to quell nationwide unrest over Floyd's death
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened the deployment of the military to quell the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd.
Tue Jun 02 2020
More anti-Trump protests in New York, Miami, Portland
Demonstrators took to the streets of Miami, New York, Portland and other US cities for a third straight night of nationwide protests to oppose Donald Trump's election as president.
Sat Nov 12 2016
Ex-comedian Jimmy Morales wins Guatemala presidential election
With tales of his humble origins, Morales connected with voters who were fed up with corruption that sparked nationwide protests and finally toppled Otto Perez from power last month.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Photographer gang-raped in Mumbai
Five men gang-raped a woman photographer in India's financial hub Mumbai, police said Friday, stirring memories of a similar incident eight months ago in New Delhi which triggered nationwide protests.
Fri Aug 23 2013
India sees push for police reform after rape outcry
The gruesome gang-rape and murder of a student in New Delhi on December 16 last year prompted nationwide protests and a public outcry over how police handle sexual assault cases.
Sun Jan 27 2013
Spain bank workers protest layoffs
Crisis-hit Spanish bank workers called for nationwide protests on Wednesday, fuming over tens of thousands layoffs in the industry and lashing out against top executives they hold responsible.
Wed Jan 09 2013