IMAGO Weekend Roundup. This weekend, French protesters came out in force in the capital for the fifth day of demonstrations, Warsaw striked for women’s rights and rallys continued in support of Trump.
14.12 WEEKEND ROUND UP
By IMAGO
Curated by our Picture Desk, we catch you up on the news and stories from across the globe. From uncovering stunning creative images, diving deep into the major news stories to the moments to remember from the sporting world.
In the weekend that saw protests rise against social injustices and fight for human rights and progessive rulings, our IMAGO community brings the fight to your screens and a visual to their voice.
Thousands turned out in support of The New Freedom March Against Global Security and Anti-Separatism Laws this Saturday, with scenes met with police brutality and violence across Paris.
The recent Polish abortion ruling sparked a national women’s strike throughout Poland for the seventh day. Opposing the complete ban passed in a recent court of law, women have been protesting in several cities against the decision to forbid abortion on the grounds of severe health defects. The slogan? “We Go For Freedom, We Go For Everything”.
And Sunday saw China hold a national memorial ceremony in remembrance of the Nanjung Massacre victims on Sunday, marking 83 years since the Japanese troops captured the city.
In sport, Manchester United drew nil-nil with Manchester City on Saturday in a disappointing conclusion for both sides. The BMW IBSF was underway in Innsbruck, Austria, as the women’s bobsleigh and skeleton races gripped audiences against the backdrop of the mountains.
Take a look at this weekend’s roundup:
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