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Several hundred protesters waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Free Palestine" gather a few hundred metres from where a European Council is taking place in Brussels, calling for a ceasefire and an end to Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip. The European Union has struggled for both unity and influence in the face of the crisis that has engulfed the Middle East since Hamas launched its bloody attack on Israel on October 7. EN Several hundred demonstrators gathered in support of Palestine a few hundred meters from where the European Council is taking place, calling for a ceasefire and an end to Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip. IMAGES
Trucks remain parked outside Parliament in Ottawa as protesters enter their 13th day of occupying Canada's capital -- more determined than ever to stay put until all Covid restrictions are lifted. In the capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau -- who a day earlier issued a stern warning the protests "had to stop" -- appeared to shift tone, saying he understood "how frustrated everyone is" and that "the time is coming when we will be able to relax." IMAGES
Thousands of demonstrators march through Brussels to protest anti-coronavirus rules as the Omicron wave causes infections to reach record highs. IMAGES
Violence breaks out at a protest of tens of thousands of people against anti-covid measures in Brussels, as police fire a water cannon and tear gas at the crowd. IMAGES
Hundreds of people gather in Paris to demonstrate against the health pass imposed by the government to counter the Covid-19 epidemic. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.