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# demonstration - Saturday 28 April, 2012

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Photos: Tear gas used as 25,000 rally for reforms in Malaysia

28/04/12 1,405 Views 2 Comments

The protest, one of the largest held in the country in the past decade, was held to demand an overhaul of biased electoral policies.

# demonstration - Saturday 31 March, 2012

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GALLERY: 5,000 attend anti-Household Charge demo in Dublin

31/03/12 7,715 Views 77 Comments

Thousands gathered outside the National Convention Centre, where Fine Gael’s Ard-Fheis is taking place this weekend.

# demonstration - Monday 27 February, 2012

China Visit

Complaint to Garda Ombudsman over treatment of protesters during China visit

27/02/12 2,125 Views 11 Comments

The Garda Ombudsman is reviewing a complaint concerning the treatment of protesters during the recent official visit of China’s Vice President to Ireland.

# demonstration - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

Afghanistan

Violence erupts after US military burns Qurans in Afghanistan

22/02/12 1,963 Views 23 Comments

The US said the burning of Muslim holy books was an accident.

# demonstration - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

Opinion

Column: Athens is burning – so why are Ireland’s streets still quiet?

14/02/12 10,884 Views 264 Comments

We haven’t rebelled at cut after cut, writes Fergal Browne. So are Irish people really such pushovers, or are there more complex factors at work?

# demonstration - Saturday 28 January, 2012

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Slideshow: Topless protesters arrested at Davos summit

28/01/12 18,433 Views 48 Comments

The demonstrators painted anti-capitalist slogans on their bodies after making their way to the heavily-guarded town.

# demonstration - Friday 27 January, 2012

Egypt

Egyptians mark first anniversary of ‘Friday of Rage’

27/01/12 1,213 Views 8 Comments

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Tahrir Square today to demand an early transfer of power by the ruling military and the trial of generals for the killing of protesters.

# demonstration - Sunday 11 December, 2011

Russia

Medvedev responds to Russia protests with Facebook vow to probe fraud

11/12/11 1,697 Views 4 Comments

But the prime minister’s status update was met with derision – with hundreds of comments expressing voters’ anger.

# demonstration - Saturday 10 December, 2011

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In pictures: Thousands of Russians join biggest protests since Soviet era

10/12/11 2,463 Views 14 Comments

Tens of thousands of people thronged Moscow to demand an end to the rule of Vladimir Putin.

# demonstration - Saturday 3 December, 2011

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In pictures: march against cuts to youth and community projects

03/12/11 2,217 Views 4 Comments

A colourful march of community groups and others took place in the capital today.

# demonstration - Thursday 17 November, 2011

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Poll: Are people in Ireland too apathetic?

17/11/11 5,104 Views 124 Comments

People in Ireland are happy to complain – but often unwilling to take real action, Alice Burke writes on TheJournal.ie this morning. So what do you think?

# demonstration - Monday 14 November, 2011

Occupy

Christy Moore visits the Occupy Dame St camp

14/11/11 2,020 Views 39 Comments

The legendary musician had a cup of tea and a chat with protesters, before promising to return and play some songs during his next visit.

Occupy

Occupy Oakland camp being cleared out by police

14/11/11 326 Views 12 Comments

Police issued four cease and desist letters to protesters before beginning to move them on in the early hours of this morning.

# demonstration - Thursday 3 November, 2011

Opinion

Column: The Occupy protests show an overwhelming sense of entitlement

03/11/11 2,643 Views 119 Comments

We do need radical social change – but the Occupy protesters are going about it the wrong way, writes Evert Bopp.

# demonstration - Thursday 27 October, 2011

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St Paul’s Cathedral priest resigns over Occupy London eviction plan

27/10/11 769 Views 15 Comments

Giles Fraser has stepped down in support of the protest camp, after arguing that they should not be forcibly evicted.

# demonstration - Tuesday 18 October, 2011

Opinion

Column: I’m a businessman. Here’s why I joined Occupy Dame Street

18/10/11 6,813 Views 95 Comments

He isn’t a dreadlocked New Ageist and he hates drumming circles – but David Johnson believes in Occupy Dame Street. Here he explains why our system has to change.

# demonstration - Tuesday 11 October, 2011

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Dozens arrested at Occupy Boston as anti-Wall Street movement spreads

11/10/11 932 Views 2 Comments

Meanwhile, the NYPD has spent over $1.9m on its Occupy Wall Street patrols so far.

# demonstration - Monday 10 October, 2011

Occupy Dame Street

In pictures: Occupy Dame Street protests enter third day

10/10/11 2,077 Views 57 Comments

Some bank robbers appeared at the event today – as one protester explained his motivation.

# demonstration - Sunday 2 October, 2011

Occupy Wall Street

More than 700 protesters arrested in Brooklyn Bridge showdown

02/10/11 807 Views 40 Comments

Marchers from the Occupy Wall Street movement clashed with New York cops yesterday as protests spread across the US.

# demonstration - Friday 30 September, 2011

Occupy Wall Street

What are the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York?

30/09/11 1,234 Views 29 Comments

As demonstrations spread to Boston and San Fransciso, read TheJournal.ie’s guide to the Occupy Wall Street protests.

# demonstration - Tuesday 30 August, 2011

Pipeline Protest

Actress among group arrested during anti-pipeline White House protest

30/08/11 504 Views 9 Comments

Daryl Hannah took part in a sit-down protest against an oil pipeline which is planned to run from Canada down to the US Gulf Coast.

# demonstration - Saturday 30 April, 2011

Yemen

Four killed in government crackdown on protesters in Yemen

30/04/11 202 Views 1 Comment

Demonstrations calling on President Saleh to step down continued in the capital Sanaa today, as Saleh turned his back on a deal which would have offered him immunity if he resigned.

# demonstration - Thursday 10 March, 2011

Saudi Arabia

Police fire on protesters in Saudi Arabia

10/03/11 2,662 Views No Comments

One person reportedly injured after police fired guns and stun grenades during today’s demonstration.

# demonstration - Wednesday 29 September, 2010

Protest

Pan-European protests against austerity measures

29/09/10 156 Views No Comments

People across Europe will take to the streets to send the message that ordinary people should not be forced to pay for the mistakes of bankers.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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David Hall
Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

Jim Clarken
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Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

Naoise Nunn
Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
By Naoise Nunn - @naoisen

A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
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Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
By Jane Suiter - @JaneSuit

With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
By Micheál Martin

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

Lynn McDonald Byrne
Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
By Lynn McDonald Byrne

For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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