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'Extinction Rebellion' climate protesters close London's iconic Tower Bridge to traffic and hang from the roadway on climbing ropes, unfurling a banner reading 'End fossil fuels now'. The action marks the start of a week of protests by the environmental group, also known as XR, who often use civil disobediance to gain attention for their cause. IMAGES
The 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' premiere on Wednesday (18.12.19) was invaded by Extinction Rebellion protestors dressed as characters from the franchise.
French police forcibly remove Extinction Rebellion activists blocking traffic outside the National Assembly in Paris. IMAGES
A UK home-based trader was arrested in London on Tuesday for causing the ‘flash crash’ in the United States stock market on May 6, 2010. The U.S. is now seeking his extradition.
Families of Venezuelans arrested during anti-government demonstrations following a widely disputed election gather outside a Caracas detention center to deliver food to their relatives. President Nicolas Maduro, who has led the oil-rich country since 2013, vowed to hold on to power following his reelection, but electoral authorities have failed to disclose detailed results to support this claim. IMAGES