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Ottawa Police Warn Protesters Blocking Streets Could Be ‘Arrested Without Warrant’
The police warning comes after the city declared a state of emergency on Sunday in response to the second week of protests.
Third US-Canada Border Crossing Blocked by ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests
The protests have fueled demonstrations in other countries against COVID-19 mandates, with authorities warning the U.S. could see similar disruptions soon.
New Zealand Police Make Arrests as COVID Vaccine Mandate Protests Enter 3rd Day
"We want our freedom back," said another protester, identifying himself as Dave. "Jacinda (Ardern) has turned her back on us. Kiwis are not dumb. We are losing our jobs and our lives due to these mandates and restrictions."
Waving Canadian Flags, French ‘Freedom Convoy’ Gets Underway
In the city of Perpignan, near France's border with Spain, around 200 people gathered to set off towards Paris as part of the "freedom convoy" movement.
Ottawa’s Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protests Spreading Globally
Copycat protests have also sprung up in Australia, New Zealand and France, while truckers in the United States have said they are planning similar demonstrations.
Key U.S.-Canada Border Crossing Blocked by Truckers Fighting Trudeau’s Covid Curbs
Canada sends 75% of its exports to the United States, and the bridge usually handles around 8,000 trucks a day.
Canada Court Silences Protesters’ Horns, Police Seize Fuel
Trudeau and his family left Ottawa to an undisclosed location as the convoy started rolling into the city due to security concerns.
Macron Sees Decisive Next Few Days for Ukraine After Putin Meeting
Putin suggested some of Macron's ideas could help defuse the crisis.
Biden Pledges End to Nord Stream 2 If Russia Invades Ukraine
Scholz doesn't directly confirm plans for controversial pipeline
Freedom Convoy Raises $2M on GiveSendGo After GoFundMe Removes Campaign
In a fresh campaign, under the name Freedom Convoy 2022, organizers said it was raising the funds for truckers protesting against vaccine mandates in Canada.