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Tens of thousands of opposition supporters march through Minsk, calling for an end to strongman Alexander Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests. Belarus protests have entered a third week since the disputed presidential election on August 9 in which Lukashenko claimed victory. IMAGES
Protesters rally outside a prison in Minsk on Tuesday where the husband of Belarus's main opposition figure is being held, as protests against disputed presidential elections enter their 10th day. Protesters are marking the 42nd birthday of Sergei Tikhanovsky, a popular blogger who was imprisoned alongside other rivals of longtime ruler Alexander Lukashenko ahead of the August 9 election. IMAGES
The opposition in Belarus bring thousands to the streets of the capital Minsk for a "March for Freedom". This comes a week after the disputed election that triggered unprecedented protests against President Alexander Lukashenko. IMAGES
Hundreds of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gather in Caracas for a pro-government rally, responding to the president's call to compete with the opposition's rallies in the capital. Eleven civilians reportedly have died and more than 1,000 have been detained in the protests that erupted after the country's CNE election authority, loyal to Maduro, proclaimed him the winner with 52 percent of the vote to 43 percent for opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. IMAGES
Hundreds of Venezuelans on motorbikes respond to President Nicolas Maduro call to demonstrate in the capital, showing support for the presidential election results. IMAGES
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