Amsterdam University closes for two days after violent protests over Gaza
The university's board said it cancelled all classes and would close all buildings as it could not guarantee safety for those on campus.
Tue May 14 2024
Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured
The violence erupted when officials moved to demolish a property that some locals considered a religious site.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Death toll hits 60 from protests in Peru
Demonstrators continued Saturday to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte after six weeks of violent protests that have killed 60 people.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Death toll at 53 from protests in Peru
Demonstrators continued Friday to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte after six weeks of violent protests that have killed 53 people.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Violent protests flare up in Haiti over fuel price hikes, rampant crime
The demonstrations come as inflation surged to its highest in a decade, gang violence has left much of Haiti's territory beyond govt reach.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Sri Lanka's new president says non-violent protests can continue after crackdown
Ranil Wickremesinghe has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to upholding the rights of peaceful, non-violent assembly, his office said.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Sri Lanka lifts curfew after violent protests over economic crisis
Sri Lanka is in the midst of its worst economic crisis in years with rolling blackouts for up to 13 hours a day because the government does not have enough foreign exchange to pay for fuel imports.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Kazakhstan government resigns after violent protests over fuel price
The protests began in the oil-producing western province of Mangistau on Sunday following the lifting of price caps on liquefied petroleum gas.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Angry farmers storm India's Red Fort in challenge to Modi
India celebrated Republic Day with violent protests as farmers waved farm union and religious flags from Red Fort.
Tue Jan 26 2021
US Vice President Pence condemns violent protests as Senate reconvenes
"You did not win. Violence never wins," Pence said
Thu Jan 07 2021
At least 55 hurt in Thailand's most violent protests since new movement emerged
Police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters who cut through razor-wire barricades and removed concrete barriers outside parliament.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew
Tim Walz promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd
Sat May 30 2020
Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck charged with murder
Violent protests over police killings of African Americans have spread from Minneapolis and other U.S. cities
Sat May 30 2020
Eight electrocuted in Caracas looting amid Venezuela protests
Eight people were electrocuted to death during a looting incident in Caracas, a firefighter said on Friday, amid violent protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Violent protests erupts in Ferguson
Violent protests erupted in the US town of Ferguson on Monday after a grand jury chose not to press charges against a white officer who shot dead a black teen.
Tue Nov 25 2014