As Unrest in Pakistani Kashmir Turns Deadly, Prime Minister Urges Calm

Days of protest in the regional capital, set off by a convergence of rival marches, are fueled by familiar complaints like high prices and demands for electoral reform.

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2 Killed in Antigovernment Protests in Morocco

Demonstrators, mostly younger people, vented anger against heavy spending on preparations for the 2030 soccer World Cup instead of on public services.

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A Family’s Global Efforts to Free the Only Nepali Kidnapped by Hamas

A family’s campaign to free a student abducted from a rural Israeli town two years ago may be imperiled by an uprising in Nepal and stalled attempts at a cease-fire.

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Madagascar’s President Rajoelina Dissolved His Government, but Calls for His Resignation Continue

A growing protest movement on the African island, despite deadly clashes with security forces, vows to keep fighting until Andry Rajoelina is ousted.

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Activists Say Israel Has Intercepted Boats Headed to Gaza With Aid

The vessels are part of a flotilla carrying activists, including Greta Thunberg, who are trying to deliver humanitarian goods and protest Israel’s war.

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The Global Sumud Flotilla Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.

Israel’s government has said it will do whatever is necessary to keep the Global Sumud Flotilla from reaching the Gaza Strip.

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U.S. Argues That Detained Protesters Can’t Seek Release in Federal Court

A federal appeals court heard arguments over whether noncitizens subject to deportation have the right to challenge their detentions using one of the oldest legal precepts.

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The Activists and the Anime

We take a closer look at Gen Z protests raging against the political establishment, from Nepal to Madagascar.

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Athens Democracy Forum: Freedom of Speech in Academia Is Under Attack

Clashes on university campuses, and administrators’ failures when dealing with them, have triggered actions by some governments meant to limit what universities and their students can say and do.

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U.S. Sues Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Who Protested Outside Synagogue

The Justice Department sued participants in a confrontation at a New Jersey synagogue that devolved into violence. An official said there might be more such cases to come.

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