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Tens of thousands of Poles rallied on Sunday in defence of their country’s EU membership, after Poland’s top court last week issued a landmark ruling against the primacy of EU law. The pro-EU demonstrations were called by former EU chief Donald Tusk, now leader of the country’s main opposition grouping, Civic Platform, who has warned of the prospect of a “Polexit”. “Tens of thousands of people in Warsaw and in over 100 cities and towns […]
by Isabelle LE PAGE with Andrew BEATTY in Sydney Agence France Presse Tens of thousands of protesters, primarily in Europe and Asia, hit the streets on Friday to make a fresh call for action against global warming, hoping to raise pressure on world leaders days before a UN climate summit. Carrying signs that read “One planet, one fight” and “The sea is rising, so must we”, thousands flocked to Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate for the […]
by Layal Abou Rahal and Joe Dyke Agence France Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Lebanon’s teetering government approved an economic rescue plan Monday but the last-ditch move was met with deep distrust from a swelling protest movement seeking the removal of the entire political class. A proposed tax on mobile messaging applications last week sparked a spontaneous, cross-sectarian mobilization — at first dubbed a “WhatsApp revolution” — that has brought Lebanon to a standstill […]
by Jerome TAYLOR / Elaine YU / Yan ZHAO Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong democracy activists kicked off a weekend of fresh rallies on Saturday in a major test for the movement following criticism over an airport protest earlier this week — and as concerns mount over Beijing’s next move. The new marches came as thousands of pro-government supporters — many waving Chinese flags — gathered in a park […]
by Elaine YU / Yan ZHAO Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong riot police clashed with pro-democracy protesters for a third straight day Monday as the city’s leader warned the global financial hub was nearing a “very dangerous situation”, and a rare strike caused transport chaos. Clouds of tear gas billowed across the working-class district of Wong Tai Sin on Monday afternoon as the city buckled under rare general strike, […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has upheld its deportation order against Catholic nun Patricia Fox. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra made the confirmation on Wednesday, Aug. 29, quoting a report from Immigration Deputy Commissioner Tobias Javier. In July, the BI ordered Fox’s deportation for what it said was her violation of the terms of her missionary visa when she participated in “partisan political activities” in the country. For this, the BI referred to several photographs […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has junked Australian nun Patricia Fox’s appeal of the agency’s decision to forfeit her missionary visa. In denying Fox’s appeal of the April 23 order, the BI in a three-page order signed on May 17 dismissed her claim the bureau forfeited her visa without due process and her claim the accusations of “partisan political activities” against her were not backed by solid evidence. It noted that Fox worked beyond what […]
Filipinos have “unlimited freedom of expression,” but foreign nun’s criticisms vs PHL a “violation of PHL sovereignty,” he says (Eagle News) –President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, April 18, admitted it was he who ordered Catholic nun Patricia Fox investigated. “I ordered her to be investigated..not arrested..but invited her to an investigation for disorderly conduct,” Duterte said during change of command ceremonies in Camp Aguinaldo. According to Duterte, Philippine laws “provide that I can deport you […]
Ni Jerold Tagbo Eagle News Service Nagpang-abot malapit sa Mendiola ang mga anti- at pro-administrasyon na grupo na may kanya kanyang ikinasang kilos protesta kasabay ng paggunita sa Bonifacio Day ngayong araw. Hindi nakaporma sa Mendiola ang mga anti-administrasyon na magsasagawa sana ng protesta laban sa sinasabi nilang isinusulong na revolutionary government ng gobyerno. Karamihan sa mga kaanib sa grupong ito ay mga miyembro ng mga militanteng grupo gaya ng Bukluran ng mga Mangagawang Pilipino, […]
(Eagle News) — Members of the Catholic clergy marched alongside leftist groups in protest actions criticizing the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte in Iloilo City.
(Eagle News) — Rallyists have come from various cities in Rizal including Angono, Binangonan, Antipolo, Montalban, Cainta, Taytay and San Mateo. Gabriela, a leftist Filipino organization that advocates women’s issues was seen in the area bearing their poster with the words, “Hustisya sa lahat ng biktima ng pasistang estado! (Justice of all victims of the fascist state!)” In photos: Rallyists from Rizal prepare for protest action on Thursday, September 21, which was declared a “National […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Saturday advised motorists to take alternative routes in Manila later in the day and on Sunday. In an advisory, the MMDA said this was because heavy traffic was expected because of proRodrigo Duterte rallies to be held in the area. The MMDA said around 1.5 million people are expected to gather en masse at the Quirino Grandstand later at 5 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. […]
