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www.dw.com
3 days ago
France politics

New Caledonia state of emergency comes into effect DW 05/16/2024

New Caledonia experiences riots over electoral reform imposed by France, prompting a state of emergency and concerns over Indigenous Kanak peoples' vote influence. [ more ]
euronews
4 days ago
France politics

More than 130 arrested and curfew imposed after riots in New Caledonia

Authorities imposed a curfew and banned gatherings after riots in New Caledonia over voting eligibility changes stirred unrest among the indigenous Kanak population. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
France politics

France's Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne of France has resigned ahead of a cabinet reshuffle by President Emmanuel Macron.
Borne's time in office has been marked by political and social unrest, leading to Macron's desire to appoint a fresh face. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

France imposes a state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest continues

Deadly violence in New Caledonia over proposed voting rights change in French territory. [ more ]
time.com
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

For Joe Biden, Bailing on Morehouse's Commencement Was Never an Option

Morehouse College faces political unrest ahead of Biden's commencement speech. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump, Repeating 2020 Election Lies, Will Not Commit to Accepting 2024 Results

Former President Trump refuses to commit to accepting election results and continues to spread falsehoods about the 2020 election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Design

Rotting Fruit, an Animatronic Mouse and Other Highlights of the Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale 2024 highlights underrepresented Indigenous and African artists and social justice themes amidst political unrest. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
3 weeks ago
Education

Inside the Columbia University Protests that Led to 100 Arrests

Columbia University's campus has become a focal point for political protests, with student radio station WKCR providing continuous coverage. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Thousands protest in Georgia over contentious foreign agents' bill

Georgians protest bill on foreign agents, labeling it Russian-inspired and comparing it to Kremlin's dissent crackdown. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Protest Outside Netanyahu's Jerusalem Home Turns Into Riot,' Police Say

Israeli police clash with anti-Netanyahu protesters in Jerusalem.
Protesters accuse Netanyahu of neglecting national interests and prioritize political survival. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Chad opposition leader killed in army attack on party headquarters, govt says

Yaya Dillo Djerou killed in an army assault on party headquarters
Dillo accused of leading an attack against security agency [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Germany's dire situation requires humour and humanity | Letters

Germany is facing a dire situation with a flatlining economy and political unrest.
There is an increase in poverty, homelessness, and drug addiction in certain areas of Berlin. [ more ]
Defector
3 months ago
Books

What Comes After The Post-Crisis Reading List? | Defector

Social and political unrest often leads to an increase in book sales as people seek out more information and understanding.
Bookselling can be a challenging task as booksellers wonder if customers will actually read the books they buy. [ more ]
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