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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Teachers in Moldova Plan Silent Protest for Better Pay

Teachers in Moldova are gearing up for a unique form of protest on December 16. They want better wages. The Federation of Trade Unions of Education and Science Workers of Moldova organized this event. The protest will start at 12:30 PM Moscow time. Teachers will hold up blank sheets of paper. They

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Greece's Struggle: Low Pay and Rising Costs Spark Protests

Greece is facing a tough time. People are not happy with their wages. They feel it's hard to make ends meet. This is happening while the government is about to vote on the budget for 2026. Many workers, like doctors and teachers, went on strike. They want better pay. They say their salaries are not

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Brazilians Stand Up for Democracy

In Brazil, people are not happy. They are protesting in big cities. Why? Because some lawmakers want to make the punishment for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters less severe. These people were found guilty of trying to overturn the results of the 2022 election. Bolsonaro was senten

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

A Small but Bold Stand Against Russia's Roblox Ban

In the chilly city of Tomsk, a small group of people gathered to protest Russia's recent decision to block the popular gaming platform, Roblox. This event is notable because public protests in Russia are not common, especially during wartime. The ban on Roblox is part of a larger trend of censorship

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

Tunisia's Opposition Unites Against President Saied's Rule

Tunisia is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape. Opposition groups, usually divided, have come together to challenge President Kais Saied's leadership. This unity is a response to what many see as a growing authoritarian trend under Saied's rule. Protests have been happening fo

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Narges Mohammadi: A Brave Voice in Iran's Shadow

Narges Mohammadi, a well-known human rights activist, has reportedly been arrested again in Iran. This time, it happened after she spoke out about the mysterious death of lawyer Khosrow Alikordi at his memorial service in Mashhad. The Iranian government hasn't officially confirmed her arrest yet. Ho

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Italy's Big Protest: Workers Stand Up to Budget Cuts

In Italy, a massive strike shook the nation as workers voiced their discontent with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 2026 budget. The CGIL, Italy's largest trade union, led the charge, claiming that over half of the workforce, both public and private, joined the strike. Major cities saw huge crowds,

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Iran's Crackdown: Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Rearrested

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was recently taken into custody in Iran. This happened while she was at a memorial service for Khosrow Alikordi, a human rights lawyer who died under mysterious circumstances. The Iranian government has not yet commented on her arrest, but it's clear tha

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Indiana Senate: A Tense Day of Redistricting Debates

The Indiana Senate is in the midst of a heated debate over a redistricting bill. The atmosphere is tense, with senators and protesters alike expressing strong opinions. Sen. Chris Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and believes the Senate should ba

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Protesters Challenge Noem During Heated Hearing

A recent hearing on Capitol Hill took an unexpected turn when protesters interrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The disruption was unusual, to say the least. One protester shouted a famous line from the movie "The Exorcist, " saying, "The power of Christ compels you! " They demanded an

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