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Deadly protests continue in Peru demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte

Supporters of Peru's former president demand the dissolution of Congress and immediate elections as clashes between protesters and police turn deadly.

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Pope Francis says world suffering a "famine of peace"

In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff also called for an "immediate end" to the war in Ukraine.

bbc.co.uk

China Covid protests: UK summons ambassador over journalist arrest

The arrest of a BBC journalist in Shanghai is "completely unacceptable", a Foreign Office source says.

bbc.co.uk

Iran acknowledges more than 300 are dead from unrest from nationwide protests

The estimate from a military official of people dead from protests is considerably lower than the toll reported by a U.S.-based group that has been closely tracking the protests.

npr.org

Just Stop Oil: What is it and what are its goals?

The group says its supporters have been arrested nearly 2,000 times since April.

bbc.co.uk

Iran protests day of coverage: How to follow on the BBC

How to follow the BBC's special day of coverage of unrest in Iran on TV, radio and online.

bbc.co.uk

Iran cracks down on protests after young woman dies in 'morality police' custody

Protests erupted in Iran after the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was arrested for allegedly not properly wearing a hijab.

news.yahoo.com

Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas.

bbc.co.uk

Map helps Chinese man reunite with his family

A survivor of child trafficking who was abducted in 1989 at 4 years old has finally reunited with his family - finding his way with the help of a long-remembered map. (Jan. 6)

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Wintry blast strikes the Midwest

Snow, heavy at times, fell across wide swaths of the Midwest on Jan. 5, causing messy travel conditions.

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South African court orders ex-president Zuma back to prison

A South African court has ordered that former President Jacob Zuma should go back to prison after withdrawing the medical parole given to him earlier this year

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The summer of 2020 brought calls to address racism aggressively. The fall 2021 elections show how hard that has been.

For many civil rights leaders this week’s events brought a recognition that the political terrain has shifted from one where Republicans were not only attacking proposals that came out of the summer of 2020 but were now realizing significant gains at the ballot box because of them.

washingtonpost.com

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater tests positive for Covid

It means Lorna Slater will miss COP26 events as the UN climate summit starts in Glasgow on Sunday

bbc.co.uk

M25 junctions blocked by Insulate Britain campaigners

Insulate Britain is demanding government action on home insulation.

bbc.co.uk

Protesters Demand More Support From President Biden For Cuba

Protests on the island have been met with a brutal government crackdown.

newsy.com

Where Doxxing Came From and Why It Keeps Popping Up: QuickTake

It’s called doxxing (sometimes spelled doxing): the malicious posting of private information about you, your family, your photos or other details online -- without your consent -- for the whole world to see. Hackers have used such cyberbullying to hammer people from all walks of life, to shame or scare them or show devotion to some cause. Thousands of cases were reported during 2019’s pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and the tactic surged during 2020’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations in th

washingtonpost.com

Where Doxxing Came From and Why It Keeps Popping Up

It’s called doxxing (sometimes spelled doxing): the malicious posting of private information about you, your family, your photos or other details online -- without your consent -- for the whole world to see. Hackers have used such cyberbullying to hammer people from all walks of life, to shame or scare them or show devotion to some cause. Thousands of cases were reported during 2019’s pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, and the tactic surged during 2020’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations in th

washingtonpost.com

Guatemalan president bans most protests for 15 days

The president of Guatemala has banned most protests for two weeks, arguing they have been spreading the coronavirus

washingtonpost.com

5 things to know about the rare protests in Cuba, and why they matter

Thousands of people poured into the streets in Cuba on Sunday in what is becoming the largest anti-government protest in decades.

Anti-Government Protests Continue In Colombia

Protests have been going on for more than a month now.

newsy.com

Minnesota town responds to Daunte Wright shooting

Protests continued for the second night after a police officer shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Omar Villafranca spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what the mayor is doing about the shooting and the protests, as well as who Daunte Wright was.

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Hundreds gather in Chinatown with Chicago leaders, community groups to rally against recent violence targeting Asian Americans

The March 16 massacre in Georgia deepened an old wound for the Asian American community already grappling with a year of fear following the coronavirus pandemic, which many felt caused them to be scapegoated. In recent months, there has also been a wave of reported violence against Asian Americans across the U.S., including an alleged attack last weekend in Chicago that remains under police investigation.

chicagotribune.com

WorldView: Explosion destroys supermarket in Russia; Myanmar protests go on despite plea from military

WorldView: Explosion destroys supermarket in Russia; Myanmar protests go on despite plea from military A powerful explosion tore through a supermarket in Russia. Also, protests in Myanmar are continuing after a military coup, and jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny is set to appear again in court. Meanwhile, Beijing banned BBC World News from broadcasting in China. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.

cbsnews.com

U.S. lawmakers condemn violent protests at the Capitol

U.S. lawmakers condemn violent protests at the Capitol Members of Congress were forced to evacuate Wednesday when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Congressman Mondaire Jones, who was on the House floor at the time, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

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Looking back on the Watts Riots, 55 years later: In photos

(Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965. (Getty Images)Scenes from the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965.

Grants available for Jacksonville businesses damaged in protests

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Businesses in downtown Jacksonville vandalized during protests at the end of May and beginning of June may apply for a grant to help defray the cost of repairs. The City of Jacksonville launched the Downtown Businesses Financial Assistance Program to provide aid to businesses damaged by the lawful, peaceful protests from May 30 – June 1, 2020. The eligibility requirements include:The business must be located in Downtown Jacksonville. The applicant must either own the building or represent that the business is responsible for the repair to the property. The applicant must provide copies of receipts documenting repair costs or estimates for the work to be completed.

Public defender: State Attorney’s Office reviewing protest videos to determine whether to drop charges

Public defender: State Attorney’s Office reviewing protest videos to determine whether to drop chargesPublished: June 11, 2020, 6:34 pmThe video reviews are to determine how many of the dozens arrested on misdemeanor charges of unlawful assembly will have their charges dropped, according to the Public Defender’s Office.

18 Jacksonville businesses damaged during protests may get help from city

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is looking to help businesses that were damaged during the violent protests in Jacksonville over a week ago. According to City Council members, 18 downtown businesses, primarily along Bay Street, had windows smashed out during the protest on May 30. The damage was not extensive, but enough to have some owners ask the city for help. City Council is now looking to approve a program that would use $25,000 from the city reserve to help pay for the broken windows. The legislation would need full City Council approval.

Protests renew calls for justice for Northeast Florida families

Protests renew calls for justice for Northeast Florida familiesPublished: June 5, 2020, 11:18 pmDemonstrations in the past week have not only been about cases seen nationally but also what’s happened across Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville leaders, minus mayor and sheriff, plan march on Sunday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – City Councilman Garrett Dennis will lead elected officials in a march through Downtown Jacksonville on Sunday to show solidarity with those who have been speaking out against social injustice and police brutality. He invited Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams to join the group -- as leaders in other cities have done -- but both declined, saying they will participate “in the near future” but Sunday isn’t the time. Dennis said several City Council members will join him, including outgoing president Scott Wilson and incoming president Tommy Hazouri. Williams, who was invited to join in, said he will “engage in a walk,” but it won’t be Sunday. He said he would like to participate in a march, along with Sheriff Williams, just not right now.

DeSantis calls death ‘appalling,’ while citing ‘zero tolerance’

“We have devoted significant resources, including the mobilization of 700 Florida National Guard soldiers who are specially trained to support law enforcement,” DeSantis said. The governor said he is also working with the Florida Highway Patrol to coordinate more than 1,300 sworn troopers to support local law enforcement efforts. While DeSantis spokeswoman Helen Aguirre Ferre confirmed DeSantis took part in the call, she declined to comment on the call’s contents. These especially trained units support law enforcement in many ways i.e. For example, DeSantis met Sunday morning with Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen in the Capitol, according to the schedule.

Pickup truck drives through protest in Tallahassee

A pickup truck drove through an intersection where protesters were demonstrating Saturday in TallahasseeIf you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.

Mayor considers another curfew after weekend of Jacksonville protests

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry issued a citywide curfew Sunday “due to criminal activity that threatens first responders." Due to criminal activity that threatens first responders, other people, and private property Sheriff Williams @jsosheriff and I have decided to implement a citywide curfew. Effective 8pm today until 6am tomorrow I am putting a curfew in place for the City of Jacksonville. Jordan Elsbury, Director of Government Affairs for the city, said the curfew was only for Jacksonville proper. pic.twitter.com/Q3nvXQBZQv — Gsmitter (@gsmitter) May 31, 2020Others who live in downtown and watched the protests unfold from a distance welcome the curfew.

What is Antifa?

Here's a closer look at Antifa protesters, who have become more visible in the last several years. The majority of Antifa members don't fall into a stereotype. Since the election of President Trump, however, most new Antifa members are young voters. White nationalists and other members of the so-called alt-right have denounced members of Antifa, sometimes calling them the "alt-left." Many white nationalists from the Charlottesville rallies claimed it was the Antifa groups that led the protests to turn violent.

Kingsland pastor traveling to Minneapolis to encourage peace

Kingsland pastor traveling to Minneapolis to encourage peacePublished: May 29, 2020, 6:39 pm“We are going to go and be a voice of hope and a voice of encouragement," said Pastor Mack Knight of Refreshing Oasis Church.

Protests in Cleveland on eve of RNC

The protests many were expecting at the Republican National Convention got started a night early in Cleveland. DeMarco Morgan has more.

cbsnews.com

Protests held nationwide over police shootings

Across the nation, protesters took to the street to protest recent police shootings in Minnesota, and La. Marlee Hall has a report.

cbsnews.com

Protests get ugly at Trump rallies in California

CBS Radio News producer Steve Futterman is following the Trump campaign in California, and speaks with CBSN's Kristine Johnson about the protests outside the candidate's rallies.

cbsnews.com

Anti-austerity protests break out in Greece

Two days after Greek officials agreed to a bailout with eurozone creditors, riots broke out in the streets protesting austerity requirements. Radio reporter Nick Barnetts discussed the unrest with CBSN.

cbsnews.com

Peaceful protests in Baltimore

Following the arrest of six police officers in connection with the death of Freddie Gray, the tone of the rallies have gone from violent to almost celebratory. Mark Albert reports from Baltimore.

cbsnews.com

Baltimore unrest costs city big bucks

The protests and riots that took place in Baltimore this week have taken a toll on the local economy. Wyatt Andrews reports.

cbsnews.com

Ferguson business owners devastated by destruction

Ferguson business owners devastated by destruction Protests in Ferguson, Missouri sparked chaos that led to arson and looting after a grand jury decided not to indict the white police officer who killed Michael Brown. CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers joins "CBSN" with reaction from saddened business owners.

cbsnews.com

Flash Points: Are pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong succeeding?

Flash Points: Are pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong succeeding? CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, what the protesters are seeking, and whether they're likely to receive it.

cbsnews.com

New protests erupt after Ferguson police chief marches with demonstrators

New protests erupt after Ferguson police chief marches with demonstrators Witnesses say as many as six people were arrested during the scuffle. This comes after Police Chief Tom Jackson released a video apologizing to Michael Brown's family. Charlie Rose reports.

cbsnews.com

Violent protests erupt in West Bank

Violent protests erupt in West Bank Up to 10,000 protesters in the West Bank faced off with Israeli security in response to the deaths of children at a U.N. school in Gaza. Don Dahler reports.

cbsnews.com
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