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Protesters on Kievs main avenue set tires ablaze while crews remove debris from barricades. The scene reflects ongoing distrust of the interim government after a May 25 presidential election and continued unrest in eastern Ukraine amid a broader regional security critique.
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Reading protest blooms in Bangkok amid coup crackdown
About a dozen Bangkok residents gathered on a busy elevated walkway to read books by Orwell and other titles as a nonconfrontational anti coup act. Activists warn of tighter censorship as authorities shutter TV networks and many websites while journalists seek safety.
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Soldier Bergdahl Freed in Taliban Prisoner Exchange
The United States released five Afghan detainees from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl the only American prisoner held in Afghanistan. The swap occurred near the Pakistani border with indirect negotiations led by Qatar and involved U S special operations forces and helicopters. Bergdahl, held since June 30 2009 by the Haqqani network, was reported in good condition and thanked by President Obama for not leaving service members behind.
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Global rally as violence against women sparks action
Worldwide supporters protest after waves of violence against women including abductions in Nigeria and a California rampage. The World Health Organization calls it an epidemic and activists urge accountability and broader male involvement to end misogyny.
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Women’s Rights Division
Human Rights Watch
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