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Thousands rally in Georgia for a third consecutive day as lawmakers advanced a controversial "foreign influence" law that opponents say will undermine Tbilisi's longstanding European aspirations. The protesters, including a motorcycle procession, block traffic on the main thoroughfare of the Georgian capital, in front of the parliament building. IMAGES
Thousands gather in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, for fresh street protests against controversial "foreign influence" legislation being debated in parliament. The bill has sparked outrage in Georgia and concern in the West, with many arguing it mirrors repressive Russian laws and undermines Georgia's bid for European Union membership. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Jul 8 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong began Tuesday a trial of 47 pro-democracy defendants who are facing charges of alleged subversion under the national security law after taking part in unauthorised pro-democracy primaries in July 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE GATHER TO SUPPORTS 47 PROTESTERS OUTSIDE THE WEST KOWLOON LAW COURTS BUILDING IN HONG KONG.
Protesters take to the streets in Lille in northern France on the third weekend of demonstrations against against a security bill currently going through French parliament, that would restrict publication of pictures showing the faces of police officers. IMAGES
President Donald Trump let fly against demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday evening, who were protesting against the perceived racism of Columbus Day. Crowds dispersed on Sunday evening after police designated the gathering as a riot and appeared to make several arrests. According to Business Insider, Trump doubled down on his 'law and order' campaign rhetoric Monday morning. Referring to protesters as 'animals,' Trump retweeted a video of the protests, in which statues of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were toppled. He also got a jab in at the Great State of California, tweeting that it was 'going to hell' and exhorted, 'Vote Trump!'
Jakarta/Medan, Oct 8 (EFE/EPA).- Protesters took to Indonesian streets for the third day Thursday against government labor reforms that critics say will curtail worker’s rights and damage the environment, a day after some 300 demonstrators were arrested.The protests, which began on Monday, are being held throughout the archipelago and have mostly taken place peacefully, although there have been sporadic clashes between authorities and protesters.(Camera: ADI WEDA/DEDI SINUHAJI)SHOT LIST: PROTESTS IN JAKARTA AND MEDAN AGAINST GOVERNMENT LABOR REFORMS.
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