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Some Syrians took to the streets in protest last month after petrol costs jumped by 26 percent following a government decision to increase prices amid global surges due to the regional conflict.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

But when many urged him to call his angry supporters into the streets to protest what they believed was fraud, Cárdenas instead told them to continue the political struggle through the ballot box.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Many dispersed as rain fell about six hours after the protest started.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Officers say they are also aware of images circulating online, suggesting "planned protest activity" will take place in Glasgow the same night.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Before I could protest, the entire wad dissolved.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

In the wake of that scandal, which sparked weeks of protests, some argued that Bass would be a healing force at City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Yellow Vest movement and student unions have called for a new day of protests on Saturday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Caution persists regarding potential new waves of volatility in French government bonds, or OATs, “given uncertainties about next protests, budget negotiations and investors not yet keen to add a lot of risk,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

But the cost of living is a key issue for voters, especially Spain's long-running housing crisis, with protests over the issue culminating in Sanchez's calling of a snap general election on November 29.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

“But,” Ainsley protests, “we need time for real homework. We shouldn’t waste it on made-up projects based on pointless ‘Dear Diary’ entries.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

The Mothers of East L.A. organized and protested and lobbied, and put the brakes on plans for a state prison in their midst, and created a template for community power.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

She protested at the Fresno County Board of Supervisors for increased pay for home healthcare workers, who made just $12 an hour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

After the decision not to renew Kesic's show, hundreds protested in Belgrade, in a sign of his popularity.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Survivors, students and advocates rallied and protested in communities and on college campuses across more than 40 states.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Ann was soon a power to be reckoned with at City Hall, at the DSS offices a few blocks away, at the public housing projects, and wherever poor black people protested unfair treatment.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

In Italy, Naples is effectively paralyzed by truckers protesting over fuel costs, and the government announced 175 million euros—about $196 million—in new aid for the trucking, farming and fishing industries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people are protesting in the streets.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

It follows disorder last month when students began protesting over school conditions.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Writer and activist Lura Elezi, 38, told AFP that she is protesting for "a better life, rule of law and against crime and corruption".

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

The township was in a constant state of insurrection; someone was always marching or protesting somewhere and had to be suppressed.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah