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'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'
Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that did not appear.
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Thousands of NI workers to get pay bump as Real Living Wage rises
About 6,000 workers in NI are paid the Real Living Wage - which is voluntarily paid to reflect the cost of living.
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Thousands of Colombians march against new right-wing president's policies
Thousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations since he took office in August. Former leftist president Gustavo Petro led a rally in Bogota joined by trade unionists, Indigenous groups, students and feminist activists.
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Albania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignation
Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several government buildings damaged and at least one ablaze. Thousands demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and improved university conditions. Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons as protesters smashed windows and attacked buildings.
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Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland
It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.
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Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strength
Tens of thousands of people rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, with unions putting turnout at 480,000, as anger over school conditions and alleged police violence fuels a growing movement challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of planned cost-of-living demonstrations on Saturday.
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India: Can 'cockroaches' threaten Modi's political grip?
Thousands detained, leaders arrested on arrival, and a capital under lockdown: The youth-led protests against the election chief have the attention of the Indian government. But experts say toppling it is another matter.
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France: Student protesters want to 'keep the pressure up on the government'
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the country. Protesters say they want to maintain pressure on the French government, insisting their demands remain unmet. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin has the latest from the demonstration in Paris.
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In Brazil, thousands march fearing return of Bolsonaro presidency
Thousands of young Brazilians have taken to the streets to support President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and voice fears of a return to power for the Bolsonaro political movement, amid a closely watched presidential race. Many protesters say they are worried about their future, particularly the impact a far-right government could have on universities and education. FRANCE 24’s Jan Onoszko reports from Brazil.
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Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
Adjustable-rate mortgages with low introductory interest rates are facing their first adjustment at a time when rates are much higher, according to new data.
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Thousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chief
Protesters in New Delhi continue to take to the streets demanding the country's top election commissioner resign. Frustrations have been mounting after an investigation in a leading newspaper revealed concerns had been raised within the body, over the revision of voter lists. Delano D'Souza reports.
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Indian opposition protesters in New Delhi call on election chief to quit
Thousands of police officers and security personnel deployed across central New Delhi for third straight day.
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Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds
One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
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Photos: Thousands detained in police crackdown on India’s youth protest
Demonstrators intercepted and detained as authorities crack down on 'cockroach' movement rally in central New Delhi.
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Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.
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Photos: Thousands march across Europe to demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza
Demonstrations in London, Berlin, and Rome denounce ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza 'ceasefire' anniversary.
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India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.
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Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Khan marching to capital
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are on the way to Islamabad to demand his release from prison.
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Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.
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Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes
Belgian police respond to 'troublemakers' on sidelines of main rally with tear gas, water cannon and baton charges.