Tag: Farmers

Categories EU

German farmers drive their tractors by Brandenburg Gate with message: ‘Don’t kill farms to save bugs’ (VIDEO)

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A German farmers’ group has staged a tractor ride through central Berlin to protest against the looming approval of new regulations, which they predict will cost many of their livelihoods in the name of environmental protection. … Read More >German farmers drive their tractors by Brandenburg Gate with message: ‘Don’t kill farms to save bugs’ (VIDEO)

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘As fake as her tweets’? Police open conspiracy PROBE into Greta Thunberg’s ‘protest toolkit,’ accuse creators of ‘WAR ON INDIA’

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Police in New Delhi have opened a conspiracy investigation into the creators of a “toolkit” with instructions on how to amplify the farmers’ protests in India – a document that has been shared by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. … Read More >‘As fake as her tweets’? Police open conspiracy PROBE into Greta Thunberg’s ‘protest toolkit,’ accuse creators of ‘WAR ON INDIA’

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Sit down you fool’: Bollywood hits back after Greta Thunberg, Rihanna & Mia Khalifa support Indian farmers’ protest

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India’s top movie stars have fought back against Western celebrities for “poking their noses” into the country’s affairs, after Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, and Mia Khalifa all drew attention to violent protests by Indian farmers. … Read More >‘Sit down you fool’: Bollywood hits back after Greta Thunberg, Rihanna & Mia Khalifa support Indian farmers’ protest

Categories Asia & Pacific

Irate farmers storm Delhi on tractors as tear gas deployed and internet cut off in scramble to defend Indian capital

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Tens of thousands of farmers descended on the Indian capital and stormed the city’s iconic Red Fort complex in protest at new agricultural reforms which could imperil the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of citizens. … Read More >Irate farmers storm Delhi on tractors as tear gas deployed and internet cut off in scramble to defend Indian capital

Categories Asia & Pacific

Farmers Attack Police as Thousands March Towards Delhi Against Modi’s ‘Historic’ Reforms – Video

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As farmers’ agitation against three farm laws entered its 27th day, the protest shows no indication of losing its steam in near-zero temperatures. Thousands of farmers from states such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, have started marching towards Delhi as states and federal government forces have tried to stop them with force at various points. … Read More >Farmers Attack Police as Thousands March Towards Delhi Against Modi’s ‘Historic’ Reforms – Video

Categories World

UN says at least 110 killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria where many victims were beheaded

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The death toll in a suspected Boko Haram attack on farmers in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday has reached at least 110, a UN humanitarian coordinator in the country said, urging the perpetrators to be brought to justice. … Read More >UN says at least 110 killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria where many victims were beheaded

Categories Asia & Pacific

New Delhi police ask to convert stadiums into prisons as Indian capital grapples with thousands-strong farmer protest

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Some 5,000 farmers were allowed to enter New Delhi on Friday for a peaceful protest under police escort. Tensions remained high, with clashes between demonstrators and police continuing elsewhere in India. … Read More >New Delhi police ask to convert stadiums into prisons as Indian capital grapples with thousands-strong farmer protest

Categories Asia & Pacific

Farmers hit with water cannon and tear gas as Indian police try to halt protest march on Delhi (VIDEO)

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Indian police have been deployed in large numbers across the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to stop thousands of farmers reaching Delhi in a huge demonstration against agricultural market reforms. … Read More >Farmers hit with water cannon and tear gas as Indian police try to halt protest march on Delhi (VIDEO)

Categories Business

German pig farmers lose 1.5 billion euros as industry takes double hit from Covid-19 & swine fever

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Germany’s pig farmers are sounding the alarm over a lack of government aid, saying that the very “existence” of the industry depends on it, after the coronavirus crisis and cases of swine fever slashed pork sales. … Read More >German pig farmers lose 1.5 billion euros as industry takes double hit from Covid-19 & swine fever