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London artists take it out on Bono’s tax shift
A group of London artists are protesting against Bono and U2 after revelations that the rock star changed countries to avoid tax raises
The Spanish Revolution in Trafalgar Square
The 15 May Spanish Revolution took over Trafalgar Square on 29 May. Our reporter James Purtill was there to investigate the differing speeches, nationalities, and characters involved.
Marine Le Pen could win first round of French election
French National Front leader Marine Le Pen stands a real chance of winning the first round of next year’s presidential election, according to a new survey.
Student Protests: Fighting a lost battle?
The Education Bill was passed more than a month ago now, but students are still demonstrating with another protest organised for next week. With fees already raised and cuts in place, The First Pint asks whether the protests can change anything or whether they have become irrelevant.
2010: The top news stories across the globe
The First Pint takes a look at some of the top news stories across the globe in 2010
Student protests in Germany: Irony, creativity and sit-ins against tuition fees in Freiburg
As student protests rage across Europe, The First Pint’s Hanna Hauck reports on the situation in Germany, where recent weeks have seen demonstrations, sit-ins and plenty of protests.
Student demonstration against tuition fees: reactions from NUS and UCU
The historic student demonstration on 11 November changed how protests should be handled in London. Find out from the NUS and UCU what were the reasons for the protests and how internationals view the tuition fee dilemma.
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