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# protests - Monday 7 May, 2012

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In photos: Putin inaugurated for third time amid Moscow protests

07/05/12 1,835 Views 4 Comments

Vladimir Putin begins new presidential term by formally nominating his predecessor as prime minister – the post Putin just vacated.

# protests - Monday 30 April, 2012

Arab Spring

Bahraini hunger striker granted retrial

30/04/12 987 Views 1 Comment

Activist Abdulhadi Al Khawaja was sentenced by a military court to life in prison for plotting against the state.

# protests - Monday 23 April, 2012

From The Score Riot

Genoa protests inspire security clampdown

23/04/12 209 Views No Comments

A demonstration by club “ultras” during yesterday’s fixture with Siena has triggered calls for a review of Serie A stadium policy.

# protests - Sunday 22 April, 2012

From The Score Bulling

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel gets back to winning ways in Bahrain

22/04/12 155 Views No Comments

The Austrian driver led from start to finish, showing signs of his world-championship winning form to hold off the Lotus challenge.

# protests - Saturday 21 April, 2012

Bahrain

Bahrain opens probe into death in protest area

21/04/12 1,475 Views 5 Comments

The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix has gone ahead despite claims that a man was killed during clashes with security forces, however the country’s Interior Ministry said a probe was now “under way”.

# protests - Thursday 19 April, 2012

From The Score Attack

Force India caught in Bahrain firebomb attack

19/04/12 249 Views No Comments

Team members were caught up in the incident as they returned from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.

# protests - Saturday 31 March, 2012

Protests

FG: Gardaí ‘instructed blinds to be pulled’ as protests gathered outside Árd Fheis

31/03/12 7,495 Views 120 Comments

Gardaí reportedly advised that blinds be pulled at the Convention Centre as anti-household charge protesters gathered outside.

# protests - Friday 30 March, 2012

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In protest: Anglo Not Our Debt and Donegal Action Against Austerity take to Dublin streets

30/03/12 2,680 Views 22 Comments

Two protest groups have taken to the streets of Dublin today, demonstrating against austerity.

# protests - Wednesday 28 March, 2012

From Business ETC Spain

Flight disruption amid Spain’s anti-austerity protests

28/03/12 2,162 Views 6 Comments

Two of the country’s biggest unions have called a general strike for tomorrow over government spending cuts and labour reforms.

# protests - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

From The Score Formula One

Bahrain chief can not guarantee spectator safety at upcoming Grand Prix

27/03/12 221 Views No Comments

Sheikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa does hope that the race plays a big role in uniting the Gulf kingdom, however.

# protests - Saturday 24 March, 2012

Household Charge

In pictures: Household charge protesters rally in campaign against payment

24/03/12 9,944 Views 146 Comments

The 2,000-seater National Stadium wasn’t able to hold all of those who gathered for today’s protest.

# protests - Thursday 22 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Jailbird Celebs This post contains images

6 political activist celebrities (other than George Clooney)

22/03/12 458 Views No Comments

These temporary jailbirds put their star power behind issues from the Vietnam War to nuclear power.

# protests - Sunday 18 March, 2012

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Occupy movement’s anniversary event broken up by police

18/03/12 1,469 Views 4 Comments

Occupy Wall Street protesters had gathered in Zuccotti Park yesterday before police raided the park, arresting demonstrators.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

18/03/12 5,969 Views 17 Comments

The nine things you need to know this morning…

# protests - Saturday 17 March, 2012

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Dozens killed as twin explosions strike Syrian capital

17/03/12 1,444 Views 5 Comments

State news agency SANA says that car bombs appear to have been involved in the attacks which killed several people this morning.

# protests - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

Afghanistan

Hundreds protest Afghan shootings as Taliban mounts attack on government

13/03/12 789 Views 8 Comments

Gunmen targeted a government delegation as it visited relatives of the shooting victims.

# protests - Sunday 11 March, 2012

Japan

Adi Roche in Fukushima: Only way to secure nuclear plants is to close them down

11/03/12 2,276 Views 17 Comments

“If the atomic world has nine lives, five of them have already been used” – the Chernobyl Children International founder is in Japan for the first anniversary of the 11 March 2011 disaster.

# protests - Saturday 10 March, 2012

Russia

More than 20,000 gather for anti-Putin protest

10/03/12 1,617 Views 4 Comments

Although the movement seems to be losing momentum as the number is far fewer than at protests in past months.

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In pictures: Youth Defence anti-abortion protests in Dublin

10/03/12 6,444 Views 223 Comments

The activists held a protest to keep ‘Ireland Abortion Free’.

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Global rallies for Tibet take place in Dublin, London and New York

10/03/12 1,315 Views 10 Comments

Protests also took place in Edinburgh, Paris, Madrid, Brisbane and other cities across the globe.

# protests - Tuesday 6 March, 2012

Russia

Hundreds arrested in Moscow at anti-Putin protest

06/03/12 698 Views No Comments

The Russian leader was re-elected president for the third time on Sunday in an election which observers said had been “clearly skewed” in his favour.

# protests - Sunday 4 March, 2012

Elections

Exit polls: Putin wins Russia’s presidential vote

04/03/12 2,353 Views 28 Comments

The vote has been tainted by claims of violations.

# protests - Thursday 1 March, 2012

Syria

UN humanitarian envoy refused entry to Syria

01/03/12 435 Views 3 Comments

Meanwhile, Syria’s main opposition group formed a military council and Britain has closed its embassy in the country and withdrawn all diplomatic staff.

# protests - 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.

# protests - Sunday 26 February, 2012

Protests

Afghan police officer suspected of killing two US Nato officers

26/02/12 955 Views No Comments

A police intelligence officer is thought to be behind the fatal shooting of two senior US Nato officers, as protests continue over the burning of the Qur’an at a US military base almost a week ago.

# protests - Saturday 25 February, 2012

9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Saturday

25/02/12 3,968 Views 6 Comments

Nine things you need to know by 9am…

# protests - Wednesday 15 February, 2012

From The Score Grand Prix

Going ahead: F1 bosses have no plans to abandon Bahrain visit

15/02/12 128 Views No Comments

Calls from human rights groups for the FIA to withdraw Bahrain from their race calendar have fallen on deaf ears.

# protests - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

Bahrain

Continued clashes in Bahrain on anniversary of revolution

14/02/12 947 Views No Comments

The protests continue today as people attempt to get to Pearl Square, which was the epicenter of protests last year.

# protests - Saturday 11 February, 2012

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In pictures: Anti-ACTA protests held across Europe

11/02/12 2,506 Views 13 Comments

Demonstrators expressing concern over EU copyright legislation and online censorship gathered in cities from London to Tallinn today.

Syria

Military official shot dead in Damascus

11/02/12 1,395 Views 6 Comments

Dr Issa al-Kholi is the highest ranking military official to have been killed since unrest began almost a year ago.

# protests - Friday 10 February, 2012

Greece

Greece: Clashes in Athens, ministers resign

10/02/12 4,158 Views 149 Comments

Thousands of people are reported to have gathered in Athens to protest against the country’s austerity deal, leading to teargas being thrown by police.

# protests - Tuesday 7 February, 2012

From Business ETC Austerity

Leaders still struggling to find a deal for Greece as 15,000 jobs cut from civil service

07/02/12 1,298 Views 19 Comments

The three coalition parties continue talks today after missing yet another deadline yesterday.

# protests - Sunday 5 February, 2012

Egypt

Foreign NGO workers facing trial in Egypt

05/02/12 1,345 Views 3 Comments

The US has warned that it could reconsider its funding to Egypt over pressure on Americans NGOs and staff.

# protests - Saturday 4 February, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

04/02/12 14,774 Views 1 Comment

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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In pictures: Thousands turn out for anti-Putin protest in Moscow

04/02/12 1,342 Views 10 Comments

Despite temperatures of -20C, tens of thousands have gathered to protest against Putin’s plans to run for the presidency again.

# protests - Sunday 29 January, 2012

Arab Spring

One year on: what has the Arab Spring changed?

29/01/12 1,526 Views 5 Comments

TheJournal.ie’s guide to how what has changed (or not) in Bahrain, Syria, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Tunisia since the uprisings.

# protests - 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.

# protests - Saturday 14 January, 2012

Tunisia

Tunisia marks first anniversary of Arab Spring

14/01/12 1,077 Views No Comments

Tunisians are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their revolution, which sparked anti-government protests across the Arab world.

# protests - Friday 30 December, 2011

Syria

New clashes take place in Syria – 19 reported dead

30/12/11 568 Views No Comments

The latest violence comes as the monitors continue to observe the country. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets today to call for the downfall of the regime.

# protests - Wednesday 28 December, 2011

Egypt

Egypt’s Mubarak back in court as trial resumes

28/12/11 637 Views 1 Comment

The trial of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak resumed today: he is charged with complicity in the killings of more than 800 protesters and could face the death penalty if convicted.

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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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