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# protests - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Afghanistan: Suicide bomber targets foreign aviation workers
The attack – carried out by Afghanistan’s first female suicide bomber – killed nine people and was said to be in revenge for an anti-Islam film.
# protests - Monday 17 September, 2012
Dozens arrested as Occupy Wall Street protests fall flat
Demonstrators marked the one-year anniversary of the protests which spread worldwide last year but the movement appears to have lost steam.
Japanese companies suspend Chinese operations over protests
Companies including Panasonic and Canon suspended plants to ensure the safety of employees. The protests centre on islands claimed by China and Japan.
Hezbollah urges week of protests against anti-Islam film
The news comes as 50 people are arrested in connection with the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi last week.
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# protests - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Muslims protest outside US embassy in London
Muslim pressure group Hizb ut-Tahrir, who campaign for an Islamic state with sharia law, protest outside the US embassy in Grosvenor Square, London.
# protests - Saturday 15 September, 2012
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Filmmaker questioned as protests continue over anti-Islamic movie
Meanwhile, Al Qaeda has called for more attacks on US embassies.
Anti-Islam film protests spread to Australia
Police in Sydney clashed with demonstrators outside at Hyde Park.
European-wide bank supervision plans ruled out by Sweden
Meanwhile, mass anti-austerity protests have filled central Madrid.
# protests - Friday 14 September, 2012
More deaths as protests against anti-Islam film spread
Tunisia, Sudan, Yemen and more have all seen protests over an amateur film that is said to be anti-Islam.
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Egyptian leaders call off nationwide protest against anti-Islamic film
The Muslim Brotherhood had called for demonstrations across Egypt, but the British and German embassies in Sudan are targeted.
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# protests - Thursday 13 September, 2012
Anti-Islam filmmaker under police protection as anti-US protests spread
A film which lampoons the Prophet Mohammed and was broadcast on TV in the Arab world has sparked protests in Egypt, Libya, Yemen and other Arab countries.
# protests - Friday 7 September, 2012
Mental Health Reform ‘do not trust’ that posts will be delivered in 2012
Approximately 50-60 people protested outside Government Buildings at lunchtime today, in response to proposed cuts to mental health services.
# protests - Tuesday 28 August, 2012
Republican National Convention gets underway in Florida
Mitt Romney will take to the stage at the Republican National Convention in Florida to receive the official presidential candidate nomination from his party.
# protests - Monday 16 July, 2012
The progression in world views on Syria’s conflict
Take a look at how the views of world leaders progressed since the start of the Syrian protests.
# protests - Monday 2 July, 2012
Hong Kong leader heckled on first day in office
The incident came a day after the biggest protest in Hong Kong in nearly a decade was held yesterday against the new leader.
# protests - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Controversial anti-piracy pact rejected by key European parliament committee
The international trade committee has said that the European Parliament should not ratify ACTA next month.
# protests - Friday 15 June, 2012
Syria: EU approves sanctions on luxury and dual-use goods
Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch confirms that Syrian forces have used sexual violence to torture men, women and children – both inside and outside of detention – during the conflict.
# protests - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Egypt extends arresting powers to military and intelligence agents
Move sparks accusations military is trying to recreate expired emergency laws.
Eucharistic Congress: Here’s why people are attending
The arrival of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress comes at a time when the Catholic Church in Ireland is in turmoil. TheJournal.ie spoke to some of the pilgrims on why they are attending.
# protests - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Thousands of Russians gather for anti-Putin protest
Meanwhile, several key opposition leaders have been summoned by Russia’s top investigation agency for questioning ahead of the rally.
# protests - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Crowds gather in Egypt’s Tahrir Square as protests continue
Demonstrations in the aftermath of the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak continued today as the ex-dictator’s health was reported to have deteriorated further.
# protests - Monday 4 June, 2012
Column: ‘I got people into Scientology, I had to do something to make amends’
Pete Griffiths, who has organised a Dublin conference against Scientology, tells of his experience over the years in the Church of Scientology and why is trying to help people leave it.
# protests - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
Anger in Egypt: riots in Cairo over election results
The HQ of run-off election candidate – and former PM – Ahmad Shafiq was set on fire by angry protesters.
# protests - Monday 7 May, 2012
In photos: Putin inaugurated for third time amid Moscow protests
Vladimir Putin begins new presidential term by formally nominating his predecessor as prime minister – the post Putin just vacated.
# protests - Monday 30 April, 2012
Bahraini hunger striker granted retrial
Activist Abdulhadi Al Khawaja was sentenced by a military court to life in prison for plotting against the state.
# protests - Monday 23 April, 2012
Genoa protests inspire security clampdown
A demonstration by club “ultras” during yesterday’s fixture with Siena has triggered calls for a review of Serie A stadium policy.
# protests - Sunday 22 April, 2012
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel gets back to winning ways in Bahrain
The Austrian driver led from start to finish, showing signs of his world-championship winning form to hold off the Lotus challenge.
# protests - Saturday 21 April, 2012
Bahrain opens probe into death in protest area
The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix has gone ahead despite claims that a man was killed during clashes with security forces, however the country’s Interior Ministry said a probe was now “under way”.
# protests - Thursday 19 April, 2012
Force India caught in Bahrain firebomb attack
Team members were caught up in the incident as they returned from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.
# protests - Saturday 31 March, 2012
FG: Gardaí ‘instructed blinds to be pulled’ as protests gathered outside Árd Fheis
Gardaí reportedly advised that blinds be pulled at the Convention Centre as anti-household charge protesters gathered outside.
# protests - Friday 30 March, 2012
In protest: Anglo Not Our Debt and Donegal Action Against Austerity take to Dublin streets
Two protest groups have taken to the streets of Dublin today, demonstrating against austerity.
# protests - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
Flight disruption amid Spain’s anti-austerity protests
Two of the country’s biggest unions have called a general strike for tomorrow over government spending cuts and labour reforms.
# protests - Tuesday 27 March, 2012
Bahrain chief can not guarantee spectator safety at upcoming Grand Prix
Sheikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa does hope that the race plays a big role in uniting the Gulf kingdom, however.
# protests - Saturday 24 March, 2012
In pictures: Household charge protesters rally in campaign against payment
The 2,000-seater National Stadium wasn’t able to hold all of those who gathered for today’s protest.
# protests - Thursday 22 March, 2012
6 political activist celebrities (other than George Clooney)
These temporary jailbirds put their star power behind issues from the Vietnam War to nuclear power.
# protests - Sunday 18 March, 2012
Occupy movement’s anniversary event broken up by police
Occupy Wall Street protesters had gathered in Zuccotti Park yesterday before police raided the park, arresting demonstrators.
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