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Global Protests to End Fossil Fuels

NFK Editors — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:30:29 +0000

Over the weekend, people around the world turned out in huge numbers to protest the burning of fossil fuels. The protests - the largest since before the coronavirus pandemic - were meant to send a strong message to political leaders: "Take climate action now."

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Greta Thunberg’s Last School Strike

NFK Editors — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:30:33 +0000

The world's most famous "school striker", Greta Thunberg, has held her last school strike for the climate. Ms. Thunberg, who's 20, graduated from high school last Friday. She says she'll continue to fight for climate action, she just won't be skipping school anymore.

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Massive Protests Against Poland’s Government

NFK Editors — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:30:27 +0000

On Sunday, hundreds of thousands of people protested in Poland against the country's right-wing government. The protest was the largest in Poland since the protests that led the country to become a democracy in 1989.

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French Workers Protest Over Pension Changes

NFK Editors — Tue, 02 May 2023 06:30:58 +0000

On Monday, people across France turned out to protest against the government of President Emmanuel Macron. The protests were part of a larger May Day celebration, but the focus was on the government's decision to raise the country's retirement age.

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Strong Protests in France, Israel, and Mexico

NFK Editors — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:30:50 +0000

Strong protests have rocked France, Israel, and Mexico in recent weeks. In each country, the protests have different causes, but all of the protests have been triggered by unpopular government plans.

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News Roundup: Peru President, Iran Strike, & World Cup Update

NFK Editors — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:30:24 +0000

In today's news roundup, Peru gets its first female president after its previous president is arrested, people in Iran continue their protests against the government with a nation-wide strike, and eight teams remain in the 2022 World Cup contest.

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Protests Break Out Against China’s Zero-Covid Plan

NFK Editors — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:30:01 +0000

Large protests have broken out in China over the country's "zero-Covid" program. The protests are the country's largest since 1989. The government has tried to shut the protests down quickly, but many people are still finding clever ways to speak out.

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News Roundup: Malaysian Leader, Iran’s Protests, & a Parastronaut

NFK Editors — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:30:02 +0000

In today's news roundup, after struggling for decades, Anwar Ibrahim is named prime minister of Malaysia, Iran faces increased pressure over its harsh treatment of protesters, and the European Space Agency names its first astronaut with a disability.

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News Roundup: Iran Protests, Asteroid Smash, & a Giant Pumpkin

NFK Editors — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:30:29 +0000

In today's news roundup, protests continue across Iran despite a harsh crackdown from the government, NASA reports that its effort to change the path of an asteroid was successful, and a Minnesota man grows a pumpkin that weighs as much as a small car.

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Deadly Protests in Iran Over Strict Rules

NFK Editors — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Large protests are being held across Iran. The protests follow the death of a young woman who was arrested because of the way she was dressed. The protests have continued despite dozens of people dying, and the government promising to crack down harder.

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