Democracy Protests
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Why occupying rulers’ places has been an important symbol for protestors through history
Sri Lanka’s palace joins a long list of royal and presidential residences occupied by protesters during political revolts.
Kristie Patricia Flannery, The Conversation
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As a new wave of protests roils France, Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is in peril
If the country’s history is any guide, there will no simple solutions to the raging tensions.
Peter McPhee, The Conversation
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Thailand protests: Police fire water cannon on thousands of demonstrators in Bangkok
The Bangkok authority’s emergency unit said one police officer and four protestors were hurt during a brief confrontation outside the Grand Palace.
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Trending
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Why many young Muslims are leaving India
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Watch: 75 musicians perform the entire song whose first stanza is India’s national anthem
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Opinion: Pakistan has learnt little from India and India has taken the worst lessons from Pakistan
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‘Mind your language’: Bar Council of India rebukes advocate Prashant Bhushan for ‘ridiculing’ SC
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Watch: Pakistani musician plays Indian national anthem on the rabab as Independence Day ‘gift’
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Thailand issues emergency decree banning gatherings, arrests pro-democracy protestors
The demonstrators have called for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha’s resignation and the reform of the monarchical system.
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‘The people have woken up’: Film people and writers on expressing dissent – and the price to be paid
Why have some spoken but others been silent?
Devarsi Ghosh
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Is South America heading towards its own Arab Spring? Understanding recent protests in the continent
A wave of protests over public policy and economic discomfort has rocked South American countries such as Venezuela, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile.
Lenin Cavalcanti Guerra, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Arvind Kejriwal’s speech accidentally played at BJP’s ‘tiranga yatra’ in Gujarat
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Watch: When former Pakistan PM Imran Khan praised India for not bowing to the West
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Gateway of India to Howrah Bridge: Monuments, structures, buildings lit up for Independence Day
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Watch: Indian flag unfurled 30 kilometres above the surface of the earth to mark Independence Day
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Watch: Young refugees in India sing ‘Jana Gana Mana’ with Grammy Award-winner Ricky Kej
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Hong Kong: Tens of thousands defy police ban and brave the rain to march in a show of strength
A spokesperson for China’s legislature condemned statements from US senators and Congress members supporting the pro-democracy protestors.
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Hong Kong protests reflect alarm over China’s growing attempts to extend control over governance
Chief Executive Carrie Lam is in a difficult position: if she yields to the protestors, she will anger her bosses in Beijing.
Tony Walker, The Conversation
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Hong Kong’s top court grants bail to two pro-democracy activists
The two student leaders had been imprisoned for storming government headquarters during a protest in 2014.
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The Reel
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Does Netflix series ‘The Sandman’ make your every comic-loving dream come true?
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‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ trailer: Fawad Khan leads reboot of a Pakistani classic
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Start the week with a film: Get a much-needed dose of ‘Gandhigiri’ with ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’
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‘Darlings’ director Jasmeet K Reen on her heroines: ‘They are simple, scared, a bit off’
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‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ review: Jeffrey Epstein and the dark side of marketing
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Dilma Rousseff, two views of democracy, and the battle for Brazil’s future
The senate has outmaneuvered a national leader, leaving many wondering which is fighting on the right side of democracy.
Marieke Riethof, The Conversation
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In the Maldives, the Opposition has launched a bid to oust a ‘dictatorial’ President
Accusing Abdulla Yameen of muzzling the press and using the police and judiciary to neutralise his political opponents, alliance vows to restore democracy.
Omkar Khandekar
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How can Hong Kong's democracy movement get its mojo back?
The pro-Beijing proposal Hong Kong's democracy activists dreaded has been voted down. What now?
Malte Phillipp Kaeding, The Conversation
The Field
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Man Utd sit bottom of the table, Man City on top – Talking points from the Premier League weekend
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Cricket: In-form Cheteshwar Pujara lights up Royal London One Day Cup with another century
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La Liga: Alaba stars as Real Madrid begin title defence with 2-1 win against Almeria
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Canadian Open: Halep edges Haddad Maia to win third title, Carreno Busta defeats Hurkacz
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CWG 2022, Table Tennis: How Sreeja Akula reset and struck a historic gold with Sharath Kamal