The protesters chanted “Cease-fire now” and “Long live Palestine” about a mile away from the red carpet.
Category: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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Expecting Protests at the Oscars, Police Plan to Beef Up Security
The Los Angeles police said it would increase its presence at the Academy Awards, given the potential for protests related to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Headlined the MadSoul Festival in Florida
The New York Democrat had top billing at a recent concert event in Florida that took a partisan approach to politics as entertainment.
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Farmers Clash With Police and Macron at Paris Agricultural Fair
At the annual show where the French countryside comes to the capital, President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to calm a monthlong confrontation were met with anger.
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Navigating Israel’s War as a Couple When One Spouse is Jewish
For some couples, figuring out how to talk about the war in Gaza is a hurdle in the relationship, but ultimately one that has brought them closer.
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Joe Madison, Radio Host and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 74
On the air, he urged politically powerful guests to take action on human rights issues. Outside the studio, he joined protests, including a hunger strike in 2021.
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French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks
The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.
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Machu Picchu Access Blocked by Peruvian Protesters Over New Ticket System
Protesters blocked access to the Incan site in Peru over a new ticketing system. Tourists have been evacuated, but there could be more unrest. Here’s what to know.
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Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese
People with personal ties to China, on a tour to see Taiwan’s election up close, learned of the island’s path to democracy — messy, violent and, ultimately, inspiring.
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Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering
The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.