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Argentina labor protests erupt, workers oppose government reforms

Thousands protest in Buenos Aires over labor reforms - unions warn of setbacks for workers’ rights.

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Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

A rally by farmers against a contentious trade deal between the European Union and South American trading bloc Mercosur turned violent on Thursday (December 18).

Reuters

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Nigerians protest against insecurity

Hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets this week to protest against worsening insecurity across the country, including kidnappings, armed robbery and violent crime.

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Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Euronews

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European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

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UK doctor strike: Five-day walk out over pay and job disputes

UK doctors launch a five-day walkout over pay and job conditions – As hospitals face record pressure from a severe flu surge.

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French farmers continue blockades over cattle cull, Mercosur deal

Protesting French farmers blocked roads across France Tuesday over a mass cull to prevent the spread of a bovine disease. Anger over the sanitary measure combined with farmers’ concerns about a planned Mercosur trade deal has forced Fran...

France 24

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Nigeria labour union protest insecurity in Lagos

Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property.

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Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike continues

Louvre union workers unanimously agreed to continue the walkout amid mounting social and security concerns.

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French farmers contest cattle disease measures and Mercorsur deal

French cattle farmers are battling an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. New measures were announced on December 15, but tensions remain high as farmers protest against the systematic culling of affected herds. The anger adds to already exi...

France 24

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ICE agents clash with dozens of residents in Minnesota

Dozens of residents confronted ICE agents in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Monday. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.

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Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

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Brazil protests senate bill slashing Bolsonaro’s prison sentence

Protests in Brazil against politicians who are trying to reduce the prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Thousands march in Budapest to protest over child abuse scandal

Thousands of Hungarians marched to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's offices on Saturday, led by opposition leader Peter Magyar, who urged the veteran nationalist to resign over an abuse scandal at a juvenile detention center.

France 24

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French farmers protest as veterinarians cull diseased cows

French farmers are protesting against the culling of cows infected with nodular dermatitis – widely known as lumpy skin disease – after veterinarians slaughtered a herd under police protection on Friday.

France 24

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Honduras presidential election gets special recount amid fraud claims

There's political uncertainty in Honduras, after a disputed presidential election. Official figures show it's too close to call between conservative Nasry Asfura and Liberal Party candidate, Salvador Nasralla.

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Italian unions strike to protest new budget priorities

A national strike in Italy has disrupted public transport, schools and health services. The country's largest trade union says the Meloni government wants to spend too much on defense and not enough on public services.

DW News

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France: Police use tear gas to clear farmer protests

Veterinarians arrived at a French farm on Friday under police escort to cull cows infected with lumpy skin disease, after officers used tear gas to clear farmers protesting the slaughter.

France 24

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How Gen Z helped topple Bulgaria's government

Gen Z has become the driving force behind mass anti-corruption protests that helped topple the Bulgarian government after less than a year in office.

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Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests

Tens of thousands gathered across Bulgaria on Wednesday to demand Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's resignation, with protesters accusing the government of widespread corruption. The demonstrations come weeks before Bulgaria joins the eu...

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Portugal general strike: Tens of thousands protest new labour law

Portugal faces major disruption as tens of thousands join a general strike—the country’s largest walkout in over a decade.

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Portugal braces for strike as unions unite against labour reforms

Portugal prepares for widespread disruption as trade unions unite against proposed labour reforms.

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Activists in Myanmar stage 'silent strike' against military rule

Pro-democracy activists in Myanmar stage a "silent strike," protesting the military rule ahead of elections deemed a "sham" by the UN.

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Deserted streets in Tanzania as protesters fear repression

Tanzania's police forces stated that they had reinforced security across the country ahead of independence day on 9th December. Activists had called for protests against president Hassan on independence day, but none took place, with man...

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Air Transat avoids pilot strike with tentative deal

Air Transat and its pilots reached a tentative agreement hours before a strike deadline, which would have put many Canadians’ holiday travel plans in jeopardy.

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Bill over ultra-Orthodox military conscription sparks protests in Israel

Dozens of protesters blocked a highway near Tel Aviv to demonstrate against moves by the Israeli government to force some ultra-Orthodox Jews into mandatory military service, something they are currently exempt from so they can study the...

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Police deployed to major cities in Tanzania ahead of planned protests

Human rights organizations call on the authorities to respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly.

Africanews

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Protests in New Orleans over immigration crackdown

A massive immigration crackdown continues in New Orleans as protestors take to the streets to oppose the operation. Jonathan Escalante's mother was arrested by ICE agents on Monday. The 18-year-old, who is a U.S. citizen, is now the sole...

CBS News

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Tanzania warns public to stay home ahead of Independence Day protests

Authorities in Tanzania are warning people to stay at home on Tuesday, saying that protests planned to mark the country’s Independence Day are unlawful and constitute an attempted coup.

Africanews

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Truckers' strike paralyzes Cameroon’s main trade route

A truckers' strike in Cameroon has brought major disruptions to one of the country's primary commercial routes, National Highway 1.

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