Protests continue into the night in Belarus

With a looming ultimatum for President Lukashenko to step aside, Belarusian protesters take to the streets during the day – and the night. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is resisting calls to step down – or face a national strike- following an ultimatum set by opposition leaders. Our Russia Correspondent Diana>>>

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‘Happy birthday, you rat’: Belarus protesters target Lukashenko despite military threat

Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in Minsk in opposition to Alexander Lukashenko, with many directing chants of "happy birthday, you rat" towards the embattled Belarusian president. Lukashenko received a congratulatory phone call from Russian president Vladimir Putin, who extended him an invitation to visit Moscow – a sign>>>

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Belarus: Armed President Lukashenko dismisses 100,000 protesters as ‘rats’

Belarusian protesters defied a warning from President Lukashenko and gathered in huge numbers in Minsk to demand his resignation. Diana Magnay reports from the capital city. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews>>>

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No signs of rebellion fading in Belarus

How much longer before Lukashenko gives in? An opposition presidential candidate in Belarus believes the regime could fall in a fortnight. Mr Lukashenko was declared the winner in the 9 August polls, but the results have been dismissed as fraudulent by the opposition. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more>>>

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