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The Republican People's Party called for the vote to be annulled citing irregularities including an electoral board decision to accept ballots that didn't bear official stamps.

Alex Wheeler Apr 18, 2017

Demonstrators carried makeshift shields and wore improvised gas masks to protect themselves against the plumes of tear gas.

David Sim Apr 11, 2017

Clashes broke out after authorities cordoned off a square where opponents had planned their latest protest against the autocratic government.

Alex Wheeler Apr 05, 2017

The European Union is calling on the Russian authorities to release demonstrators detained during protests in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Vladivostok.

Alex Wheeler Mar 27, 2017

Civil servants, rural workers and labour unions took part in demonstrations in Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.

Alex Wheeler Mar 16, 2017

Protests in Rotterdam and Istanbul came after Netherlands stopped Turkish politicians holding rallies due to fears that tensions might spill over into expat communities.

Alex Wheeler Mar 13, 2017

A 72-year-old man died from head wounds after falling from a police bus during violent protests. The circumstances of a second death are being investigated.

David Sim Mar 10, 2017

Ethnic minority delegates and pretty hostesses pose for cameras on Tiananmen Square. Meanwhile, a quiet power struggle is taking place inside the Great Hall of the People.

David Sim Mar 07, 2017

The area has been home to demonstrators for nearly a year as they tried to prevent the Dakota Access Pipeline from being built.

Alex Wheeler Feb 23, 2017

In this gallery, IBTimesUK presents a list of the top ten oldest and youngest world leaders:

Alex Wheeler Feb 21, 2017

Retired policeman Arturo Lascanas said he was one of the ringleaders of the "death squad" that began operating when Rodrigo Duterte became mayor of the city in 1988.

Alex Wheeler Feb 20, 2017

The protests have added to the long line of demonstrations that have been held across the US – and the world, since Trump's presidency began.

Alex Wheeler Feb 20, 2017

"Day Without Immigrants" shows emigres' vital role in the US after President Trump's controversial ban.

Alex Wheeler Feb 17, 2017

Unaware of reports his eldest son was killed, North Koreans marked the 75th anniversary of the birth of Kim Jong-il with displays of fireworks, ice skating and synchronised swimming.

David Sim Feb 16, 2017

It was not clear if the former abbot, 72-year-old Phra Dhammachayo, was inside Thailand's biggest Buddhist temple.

David Sim Feb 16, 2017

Romanians have filled Bucharest's Victory Square for night after night of protests.

David Sim Feb 08, 2017

Many travellers took advantage of a Seattle judge's ruling, effectively suspending the executive order – for now.

David Sim Feb 06, 2017

Demonstrators held placards reading '89' referring the 1989 Romanian Revolution that toppled late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

Alex Wheeler Feb 02, 2017

Almost 1.5 million people have signed a petition calling for Trump's planned UK visit – which will involve lavish displays of royal pageantry – to be cancelled.

Alex Wheeler Jan 31, 2017

President Donald Trump's Executive Order bars admission of Syrian refugees and restricts people from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering US.

Alex Wheeler Jan 30, 2017

Here are some of the best photos of Trump supporters across the globe in the days leading up to the inauguration ceremony.

Alex Wheeler Jan 20, 2017

Anti-Trump activists have staged protests all over the world as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the US.

David Sim Jan 20, 2017

In the past week, various cities have been preparing for Trump's inauguration, with many taking advantage of the political uncertainty it has caused

Alex Wheeler Jan 20, 2017

Criminal justice reforms, Obamacare, the killing of Osama bin Laden and same sex marriage, but Obama's legacy appears uncertain.

Alex Wheeler Jan 17, 2017

Democratic US President Barack Obama is preparing to leave the White House on 20 January, after eight years in office.

Alex Wheeler Jan 13, 2017

The best photos of US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha during their time in the White House:

Alex Wheeler Jan 11, 2017

In the eight years since his inauguration, Souza has taken around two million photos of Obama, capturing both historic occasions and intimate behind-the-scenes moments.

Alex Wheeler Jan 11, 2017

The town of Sevnica is offering cakes, slippers, jars of honey and fish dishes named after Melania Trump.

David Sim Jan 05, 2017

IBTimes UK takes a look back at the 100 most iconic news and sports images of 2016.

David Sim Dec 20, 2016

Getty Images photojournalists from around the world tell IBTimes UK the stories behind some of the most widely-used images of the year.

David Sim Dec 16, 2016