Protest

January 13, 2020

Protesters denouncing Iran's clerical rulers took to the streets after the Iranian government admitted it had mistakenly shot down a passenger jet Jan. 8. But others said that the crash should not be politicized.

Conflict & Justice

Escalating conflict with Iran: What's happening?

The World

January 06, 2020

Updated

01/16/2020 - 5:00pm

A US-Iranian "shadow war" has escalated following the assassination of Iran's top general, Qasem Soleimani. The World is following what's happening between the US and Iran as the situation unfolds.

Protest

Iraqi paramilitaries call for withdrawal from US Embassy as Pentagon sends more troops to region

Reuters

January 01, 2020

Paramilitary groups who have been protesting against US air strikes in Iraq told their supporters to withdraw from the perimeter of the US embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday.

Global Politics

Nonviolent protest defined the decade. But is civil resistance losing its impact?

The World

December 31, 2019

As the number and size of nonviolent protests worldwide have grown, so has the frequency of governments acting in authoritarian ways.

Protest

Protests that rocked The World in 2019

The World

December 30, 2019

Gas. Bread. A subway ticket: The soaring cost of everyday necessities sparked protests that spiraled into major movements in countries like France, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, Sudan and Chile. Throughout the world, citizens took to the streets in 2019 to rise up against inequality, corruption and bad governance.

Protest

A year after revolution, Sudan celebrates but still faces squeeze of sanctions

The World

December 20, 2019

One year later, Sudanese citizens celebrate the revolution. But the nation still faces a major economic crisis and must navigate the negative impact of years of sanctions imposed by the United States.

Protest

Rage against India’s citizenship law rooted in complex history of nation-building

The World

December 20, 2019

The Citizenship Amendment Act struck a nerve in India, where secular freedoms, pluralistic principles and Indigenous rights enshrined in the constitution have eroded in recent years.

Climate Change

Marathon climate talks in Madrid end with disappointment

The World

December 16, 2019

On Dec. 15, after two marathon overnight negotiating sessions took the COP25 climate talks nearly 48 hours past their original Friday deadline, the conference adjourned without much to show for it.

Protest

India citizenship law protests spread across campuses

Reuters

December 16, 2019

Protests over a new Indian citizenship law based on religion spread to student campuses Monday as critics said the Hindu nationalist government was pushing a partisan agenda in conflict with the country's founding as a secular republic.

Protest

French pension reform is one more way to erode the social safety net, activists say

The World

December 13, 2019

Many of the demonstrators appeared to be close to retirement. But the crowd was also sprinkled with many young faces, including 25-year-old Nathan Rulens.

Protest

Iranians react as government admits it shot down UIA flight

Escalating conflict with Iran: What's happening?

Updated

Iraqi paramilitaries call for withdrawal from US Embassy as Pentagon sends more troops to region

Nonviolent protest defined the decade. But is civil resistance losing its impact?

Protests that rocked The World in 2019

A year after revolution, Sudan celebrates but still faces squeeze of sanctions

Rage against India’s citizenship law rooted in complex history of nation-building

Marathon climate talks in Madrid end with disappointment

India citizenship law protests spread across campuses

French pension reform is one more way to erode the social safety net, activists say

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