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Iranian Student Sit-in » What happened in the nine days for the students of Tarbiatmoalem University who took sanctuary in an inviolable place?The refuge of the students of Tarbiatmoallem University goes on to its ninth day. What has happened during this time? More than 125 persons are on hunger strike, an increase from the original 50 who began their hunger strikes. As students begin their ninth day of refuge:
Peaceful protest against Kosovo's secession » After the protest young Serbs of Vancouver spontaneously gathered on the steps of Vancouver Art Gallery to sing 'Vidovdan' and tell the world that Kosovo is Serbia!Despite provocations this was a peaceful protest where students spoke about the illegality of Kosovo's secession. It is estimated that about 800 people attended.  
Activists bury heads in sand in G20 beach protest » ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Twenty activists donned suits and ties and buried their heads in the sand on a Scottish beach on Saturday to protest against a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of 20 powerful nations.The protest on West Sands, where beach scenes in the 1980s Oscar-winning movie "Chariots of Fire" were filmed, began a peaceful march that attracted more than 200 people.Demonstrators will be holding a rival People's G20 in St Andrews, a few miles from the hotel where fina...
WOZA! » It could be just another ordinary week day in Bulawayo. Folk scurrying around doing their daily business, vendors plying the wares, battered old cars weaving their way between the potholes. But to the experienced eye, there is something afoot !Is it the abundance of red articles of clothing or is that just a coincidence?Is it the the presence of so many women thronging the streets, nipping in and out of shops, loitering on the sidewalks?
Arrests in Chile for rights abuse » Chilean police have arrested some 25 former officials for allegedly helping to purge critics of former ruler General Augusto Pinochet.A judge on Tuesday issued 129 warrants against former members of Chile's secret police agency, Dina. They are accused of taking part in the killings and disappearances of dozens of leftists and opposition activists.
Thousands Protest Against Philippine President Arroyo » Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said in her final state of the nation address Monday that she doesn't plan to extend her time in office beyond her current term limit in 2010, flagging that the race to succeed her is under way. Ms. Arroyo, who is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama in Washington on Thursday to discuss security and climate-change issues, has struggled to shake off speculation that she aims to stay in power after her term expires in June.
Iranian protesters mostly unfazed by government warnings » TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Marching in dramatic silence, many with tape over their mouths, hundreds of thousands of Iranians kept alive public support for opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi Wednesday even as the government stepped up efforts to thwart daily protests calling for a new presidential election. More protests are expected Thursday after Moussavi, in a message on his Web site, called for an afternoon "ceremony of mourning," which he planned to attend. Referring to those who have die...
Manila: Protest Over Oil Prices » Dozens of young activists rallied in front of an oil refinery's Manila headquarters today, protesting the rise in fuel costs and condemning the government for failing to stop inflation. Activists from Anakbayan (Nation's Youth) staged the protest on the same day public transport fares were raised.
Protests against Heathrow Expansion » Thousands of protesters have gathered for a huge demonstration against the expansion of Heathrow Airport.Stilt-walkers, brass bands and hundreds of people in fancy dress were among those who created a carnival-like atmosphere for the event - called the Make A Noise Carnival.Demonstrators walked from Hatton Cross to Sipson, the village that will be lost if plans for a third runway at the London airport go ahead.At Sipson, the protesters gathered in a field to form a huge "...
Honduras crisis highlights fragile balance in Latin American democracy » The crisis in Honduras highlights the need to pay more attention to fragile and weak democracies before they present more serious challenges, says the European Partnership for Democracy. The international community’s strategy “entails clear risks both for democracy in Honduras and more generally for the regional political and institutional equilibrium,” writes the EPD’s Carlos Hernandez Ferreiro in a new report.A manifestation of deeper political trends in the region, the crisis illustrates how ...