In Australia, over a thousand people staged a protest against the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. People in Sydney and Melbourne gathered and called for more indigenous rights.

Australia: Thousands protest against day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

At least five people were killed after security forces fired upon anti-hijab protesters in northern Kurdistan. In India, the supreme court is examining whether the hijab is permissible with school uniforms. Molly Gambhir tells you whether the hijab is a choice or a tool of oppression.

Gravitas: 5 killed in Iran's anti-hijab protests

Protests broke out in Iran over the death of a young woman who had been arrested by the "morality police" that enforces a strict dress code.

WION Fineprint | Iran Women Cut Hair, Burn Hijab To Protest Death Of 22-Year-Old In Custody

<p>At around 11:30 am, some angry students blocked the Farmgate and Bijoy Sarani crossings and protested there for two hours, demanding both a speedy trial for those responsible for the death of their fellow student&nbsp;and safe roadways.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters carried signs that said, "We want justice" and "We want safe roads," New Age reported.</p>

<p>In a news release, the Socialist Chhatra said that their activists were injured in an attack by the ruling party student wing after the protest.</p>

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<p>The general secretary of the Chhatra Front, Sovon Rahman, stated that some of their members took part in the student protest and were waiting for a bus following the rallies in the Farmgate neighbourhood. They were then surrounded by the BCL activists, who began beating them.</p>

<p>Sovon, who identified himself as one of the injured, alleged that the BCL also attacked the bus.</p>

<p>The protests were held after a student, Ali Hossain, was struck and killed by a microbus as he was crossing the street. The driver was later taken into custody after reviewing 37 CCTVs located close to the area.</p>

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<p>Classmates of Ali reported that they'll continue the protest until the victim's death is given due justice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The students withdrew their demonstrations after police and teachers committed to acting right away in relation to the accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on Tuesday (Sept 13), the protesters declared they would return to the streets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar instances have occurred earlier as well. It happened in 2018, which also led to protests in the country.&nbsp;</p>

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At around 11:30 am, some angry students blocked the Farmgate and Bijoy Sarani crossings and protested there for two hours, demanding both a speedy trial for those responsible for the death of their fellow student and safe roadways.

At around 11:30 am, some angry students blocked the Farmgate and Bijoy Sarani crossings and protested there for two hours, demanding both a speedy trial for those responsible for the death of their fellow student and safe roadways. The protesters carried signs that said, "We want justice" and "We want safe roads," New Age reported. In a news release, the Socialist Chhatra said that their activists were injured in an attack by the ruling party student wing after the protest. Also read | Bangladesh accuses Myanmar of air incursions, breaking international laws The general secretary of the Chhatra Front, Sovon Rahman, stated that some of their members took part in the student protest and were waiting for a bus following the rallies in the Farmgate neighbourhood. They were then surrounded by the BCL activists, who began beating them. Sovon, who identified himself as one of the injured, alleged that the BCL also attacked the bus. The protests were held after a student, Ali Hossain, was struck and killed by a microbus as he was crossing the street. The driver was later taken into custody after reviewing 37 CCTVs located close to the area. Also read | Sheikh Hasina in India: Renewing friendship between neighbours Classmates of Ali reported that they'll continue the protest until the victim's death is given due justice. The students withdrew their demonstrations after police and teachers committed to acting right away in relation to the accident. However, on Tuesday (Sept 13), the protesters declared they would return to the streets. Similar instances have occurred earlier as well. It happened in 2018, which also led to protests in the country. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Bangladesh: Students protesting against classmate's death in road accident attacked

<p>The Sri Lankan government has provided official&nbsp;residence and heavy blanket security to ousted former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who returned to the country after he had fled in July following unrest&nbsp;triggered by economic crises, according to reports.</p>

<p>Rajapaksa fled on July 13 following massive protests in Colombo, where enraged demonstrators barged into his official residence and office and was residing in Thailand.</p>

<p>The 73-year-old was greeted by his supporters, and ministers after he landed at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport from Bangkok.</p>

<p>Shortly after leaving the airport, Rajapaksa was escorted in a motorcade heavily guarded by armed soldiers and was driven to the posh Colombo residential area of Cinnamon Gardens where a state-maintained bungalow was provided to him, officials said.</p>

<p>According to PTI news agency, Rajapaksa wanted to move into his private residence at Mirihana in Colombo’s eastern suburb of Nugegoda, but he was prevented from going to his private residence due to security considerations.</p>

<p>The former Sri Lankan leader will be residing in a state bungalow close to Wijerama Mawatha area in Colombo, where a heavy security has been arranged, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.</p>

<p>A source from the ruling SLPP told EconomyNext website said that Rajapaksa won’t be involved in politics despite many of the “party members urging him to start again”.</p>

<p>Many core party members are also against the former president coming into parliament. They do not want him to become the leader again.</p>

<p>"He has not committed any crimes. So, he has all the rights to return to the country and all privileges as the former president,” the report quoted the source as saying.</p>

<p>Earlier, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who shares cordial relations with Rajapaksa, said that the former president’s return is a sensitive issue and will ensure his security.</p>

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The Sri Lankan government has provided official residence and heavy blanket security to ousted former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who returned to the country after he had fled in July following unrest triggered by economic crises, according to reports.

The Sri Lankan government has provided official residence and heavy blanket security to ousted former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who returned to the country after he had fled in July following unrest triggered by economic crises, according to reports. Rajapaksa fled on July 13 following massive protests in Colombo, where enraged demonstrators barged into his official residence and office and was residing in Thailand. The 73-year-old was greeted by his supporters, and ministers after he landed at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport from Bangkok. Shortly after leaving the airport, Rajapaksa was escorted in a motorcade heavily guarded by armed soldiers and was driven to the posh Colombo residential area of Cinnamon Gardens where a state-maintained bungalow was provided to him, officials said. According to PTI news agency, Rajapaksa wanted to move into his private residence at Mirihana in Colombo’s eastern suburb of Nugegoda, but he was prevented from going to his private residence due to security considerations. The former Sri Lankan leader will be residing in a state bungalow close to Wijerama Mawatha area in Colombo, where a heavy security has been arranged, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported. A source from the ruling SLPP told EconomyNext website said that Rajapaksa won’t be involved in politics despite many of the “party members urging him to start again”. Many core party members are also against the former president coming into parliament. They do not want him to become the leader again. "He has not committed any crimes. So, he has all the rights to return to the country and all privileges as the former president,” the report quoted the source as saying. Earlier, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who shares cordial relations with Rajapaksa, said that the former president’s return is a sensitive issue and will ensure his security. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to live in state bungalow with heavy security blanket

Iraq was marred by deadly violence after Muqtada Al-Sadr announced that he's quitting politics. In the latest, Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi has said that he will leave office of the political situation in the country worsens.

Iraq's PM: Will vacate post if political situation worsens

China arrested hundreds of people allegedly involved in the nation’s largest ever bank scandal, as the country gears up for the 20th Communist Party Congress. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint |China arrests hundreds over banking scandal that sparked rare protests

At least 30 people were shot dead in Baghdad following clashes between rival groups. Now, Sadr supporters have started to vacate the green zone.

WION Dispatch | Iraq civil unrest: Al-Sadr's supporters begin withdrawal after his ultimatum

Iraq: Sadr supporters start to vacate green zone after at least 30 killed in Baghdad clashes

<p>Authorities in China's Henan province cracked down on at least four banks over alleged mismanagement of funds. The regulators froze the funds of customers which led to protests. Police claimed they had arrested 234 people describing them as belonging to "criminal gangs" even as regulators said they had begun repaying depositors.</p>

<p>Regulators last week offered repayments to more customers of rural banks who were hit by the latest scam. Authorities had also named a bank in Anhui province allegedly involved in a scheme to defraud investors.</p>

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<p>Hundreds of protesters had earlier gathered outside the branch of the People's Bank of China in Henan's Zhengzhou to demand their money as they accused local officials and police of corruption. Authorities assured people they would accelerate plans to tackle the local financial crisis, reports said.</p>

<p>The demonstration began trending on China's social media site Weibo as netizens expressed their sympathy for those who suffered due to the bank frauds.</p>

<p>The banking scam&nbsp;comes amid the property crisis as the Chinese property giant Evergrande cancelled a contract to build a football stadium. Evergrande has already failed to publish a preliminary restructuring proposal after going bankrupt.</p>

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<p>Reports claimed the troubled property giant had found a potential buyer for its Hong Kong headquarters even as it reels under a massive $300 billion in liabilities. The company had fired its CEO and CFO as the company's expanding crisis severely hit the property sector.</p>

<p>Reports claim homebuyers in some cities have also stopped making mortgage payments on unfinished projects however reports claim the Communist Party may support developers with state funding.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Agencies)</em></p>

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Authorities in China's Henan province cracked down on at least four banks over alleged mismanagement of funds. The regulators froze the funds of customers which led to protests.

Authorities in China's Henan province cracked down on at least four banks over alleged mismanagement of funds. The regulators froze the funds of customers which led to protests. Police claimed they had arrested 234 people describing them as belonging to "criminal gangs" even as regulators said they had begun repaying depositors. Regulators last week offered repayments to more customers of rural banks who were hit by the latest scam. Authorities had also named a bank in Anhui province allegedly involved in a scheme to defraud investors. Watch: Chinese developer Evergrande's unit ordered to pay out $1.1 billion × Hundreds of protesters had earlier gathered outside the branch of the People's Bank of China in Henan's Zhengzhou to demand their money as they accused local officials and police of corruption. Authorities assured people they would accelerate plans to tackle the local financial crisis, reports said. The demonstration began trending on China's social media site Weibo as netizens expressed their sympathy for those who suffered due to the bank frauds. The banking scam comes amid the property crisis as the Chinese property giant Evergrande cancelled a contract to build a football stadium. Evergrande has already failed to publish a preliminary restructuring proposal after going bankrupt. Also Read: Chinese banks limit financing for Russian purchases to avoid Western sanctions Reports claimed the troubled property giant had found a potential buyer for its Hong Kong headquarters even as it reels under a massive $300 billion in liabilities. The company had fired its CEO and CFO as the company's expanding crisis severely hit the property sector. Reports claim homebuyers in some cities have also stopped making mortgage payments on unfinished projects however reports claim the Communist Party may support developers with state funding. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Police in China arrest over 200 suspects after protests erupted over bank frauds

Residents in a Los Angeles neighborhood which feature in the Fast and Furious movies are now protesting against the filming of the forthcoming Fast X. Residents say that they are tired of the attention the franchise has brought to the neighborhood since the debut of The Fast and Furious movie.

Protest against stunts filmed in LA neighbourhood, car enthusiasts take over the streets to race

Protests erupted across Britain on Friday after the country increased its energy price cap by almost about 80%. The protesters gathered outside Britain's energy regulator of gems headquarters in London.

UK increases energy price cap: Average gas and electricity bills to rise to $4,197

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Last month, angry citizens took to the streets in China after losing their bank deposits. Reports say local Chinese officials had hired thugs to crush the protest. Why does the Communist Party need thugs? Is it losing its grip on power? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Chinese officials hired thugs to control protesters

A battle for Shiite dominance is going on in the war-scarred nation of Iraq. Security forces use tear gas & rubber bullets as Protests continue to rock Iraq.

Protests continue to rock Iraq: Security forces use tear gas & rubber bullets

8 women were raped near a mine while shooting for a music video and the incident has sparked outrage in South Africa. Protesters have gathered outside court demanding swift justice.

Gang rape in South Africa sparks outrage; thousands of protesters raid illegal miners

Joseph Stalin, the secretary of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Union, becomes the senior most activist to be arrested in a crackdown against protesters forced Rajapaksa to flee last month.

WION Dispatch: Sri Lanka arrests protest leader Joseph Stalin

<p>Iraq on Monday (August 1) saw thousands on the streets of capital Baghdad in counter-protests against rival supporters of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr occupied country's parliament for third day. A political stand-off has pitted two key factions of Shiite political scene against each other. Sadr, the Muslim cleric, has devoted following of millions. The other faction is the powerful pro-Iran Coordination Framework.</p>

<p>"The people will not allow a coup," read placards held by supporters of the Coordination Framework as they gathered on a main street leading to the Green Zone, the home of parliament, which Sadr's supporters have been occupying since Saturday.</p>

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<p>"It is the parliament of the people, of all Iraqis, not the parliament of a select group", said 25-year-old protester Ahmed Ali, condemning "the storming" of government institutions. He was quoted by AFP.</p>

<p>Water cannons were fired by police to prevent the crowds from crossing a bridge that led to the Green Zone. Thousands of Sadr supporters are inside the zone maintaining the protest. They breached the normally secure Green Zone on Saturday (July 30). Government buildings and embassies are located inside the Green Zone.</p>

<p>"They wanted to show their political strength, to show that they too have a base that can take over the Iraqi street," said political scientist Ihsan al-Shammari, from the University of Baghdad.</p>

<p>In multi-confessional and multi-ethnic Iraq, government formation has involved complex negotiations since a 2003 US-led invasion toppled dictator Saddam Hussein.</p>

<p>In this case, the protracted political deadlock has left the country without a government, a new prime minister or a new president.</p>

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Iraq on Monday (August 1) saw thousands on the streets of capital Baghdad in counter-protests against rival supporters of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr occupied country's parliament for third day. A political stand-off has pitted two key factions of Shiite political scene against each other. Sadr, the Muslim cleric, has devoted following of millions. The other faction is the powerful pro-Iran Coordination Framework. "The people will not allow a coup," read placards held by supporters of the Coordination Framework as they gathered on a main street leading to the Green Zone, the home of parliament, which Sadr's supporters have been occupying since Saturday. Watch | Iraq Political Crisis: Al-Sadr supporters enter Baghdad's green zone × "It is the parliament of the people, of all Iraqis, not the parliament of a select group", said 25-year-old protester Ahmed Ali, condemning "the storming" of government institutions. He was quoted by AFP. Water cannons were fired by police to prevent the crowds from crossing a bridge that led to the Green Zone. Thousands of Sadr supporters are inside the zone maintaining the protest. They breached the normally secure Green Zone on Saturday (July 30). Government buildings and embassies are located inside the Green Zone. "They wanted to show their political strength, to show that they too have a base that can take over the Iraqi street," said political scientist Ihsan al-Shammari, from the University of Baghdad. In multi-confessional and multi-ethnic Iraq, government formation has involved complex negotiations since a 2003 US-led invasion toppled dictator Saddam Hussein. In this case, the protracted political deadlock has left the country without a government, a new prime minister or a new president. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Sri Lanka is currently battling its worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. There is no respite in sight and the situation is only likely to get worse across Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesinghe slammed the anti-govt protesters.

Ranil Wickremesinghe slams anti-govt protesters: 'First time in history we faced fascist terrorism'

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been pushed back to September due to the unrest over the weeks.

IMF agreement has been rescheduled for September, says Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe

IMF agreement has been rescheduled for September, says Sri Lankan

Iraq remains mired in a political & socio-economic crisis. Protesters have once again breached Baghdad's green zone. They were carrying portraits of Iraqi cleric Al-Sadr.

Al-Sadr supporters protest in Baghdad; protesters breach concrete barricades

Iraq: Protesters storm parliament for second time in a week

Amid raging protests against the 'corrupt government' in Iraq, protesters have stormed the parliament. Police fired tear gas and water cannon on protesters.

Protesters storm Iraq's parliament; Police fire tear gas & water cannon on protesters

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this occurred as anti-UN Protesters tried to invade UN offices in the eastern region of the country.

3 UN peacekeepers killed in DR Congo amid anti-UN protests

Amid raging protests against the 'corrupt government' in Iraq, Protesters stormed the parliament. Police fired tear gas and water cannon on protesters.

Protesters storm Iraq's parliament amid protests against 'corrupt government'

Anti-UN protests in DRC: 3 UN peacekeepers killed; India calls for urgent UNSC meet

Protesters sing & dance inside the Iraq Parliament as the nine-month political paralysis continues

Execution of four democracy activists have drawn global condemnation, it has also drawn the eyes of the citizens within the country. Amid this, a small group of protests broke out in Myanmar, a dozen mass protesters took to the streets holding demonstrations.

Protest against execution of activists in Myanmar, global leaders express displeasure

Sri Lanka's Presidential office will be ready to open today. The colonial era building had been cleared of protesters on Friday hours after Ranil Wickremesinghe took his Presidential oath.

Sri Lanka President's office to reopen after crackdown on protesters

The presidential office will reopen in Sri Lanka on Monday. The colonial era building has now been cleared of all protesters just hours after Ranil Wickremesinghe took his presidential oath.

Sri Lanka's presidential office to reopen soon

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