Yellow Vest Protest

• From Hong Kong to Chile — was 2019 the year of protests?

  It might strike some as a banner year, but there are critical parts of history in which protests and large social movements made waves. So what stood out in 2019?

  World

  Dec 26, 2019
  
• Hamilton protester kicked man’s head like a ‘soccer ball,’ witness says

  A Mohawk College professor who joined colleagues supporting anti-hate demonstrators at City Hall on Saturday says it was 'a little bit disturbing.'

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2019
  
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• Police fire tear gas, water cannons at G7 protesters in France

  France has deployed more than 13,000 police to ensure protesters get nowhere near U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2019
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• Yellow Vest protesters in Paris heard encouraging police suicide prompts investigation

  With French police suicides on the rise, Paris authorities are investigating Yellow Vest protesters who encouraged police to kill themselves.

  World

  Apr 21, 2019
• Yellow Vest protester loses 4 fingers in violent clash in France

  Police said the injured protester lost four fingers as police swooped in to stop protesters from breaching the parliament's exterior in the 13th week of consecutive demonstrations.

  World

  Feb 9, 2019
• Police fire water cannon, tear gas in 9th weekend of yellow vest protests in Paris

  Saturday marked the ninth straight weekend of protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms.

  World

  Jan 12, 2019
• Over $170K raised for ex-French boxer who punched riot police during ‘yellow vest’ protest

  "Support for Christophe Dettinger" website have also been set up.

  World

  Jan 8, 2019
• France cracking down on undeclared protests amid ‘yellow vest’ demonstrations

  The announcement comes after rioters torched motorbikes and set barricades ablaze over the weekend.

  World

  Jan 7, 2019
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• Saskatoon yellow vest rally protests federal carbon tax

  A group of business owners, energy workers and farmers gathered to rally for change by convoying across the city to spread a message they hope the federal government will hear.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2019
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• French police brace for unrest as yellow vests prepare to join New Year’s celebrations

  Previous New Year's Eves in France have produced burned cars and other disorder.

  World

  Dec 30, 2018