Oakland police may face sanctions over handling of Occupy protests
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the city of Oakland and its police department to submit a plan within a week to address a backlog of complaints stemming from their handling of Occupy protests, threatening sanctions if they [...]
National › Japan marks 1st anniversary of March 11 disaster with memorials, protests
Japan on Sunday marks a year since a huge earthquake and tsunami killed 19,000 people and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands more.
At 2.46 p.m., trains will stop, shoppers will stand still and people throughout the archipelago will fall [...]
Quran burning: Casualties on Day 5 of Afghan protests
Kabul: Protesters threw rocks at police, government buildings and a UN office in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, kicking off a fifth day of riots sparked by the burning of Qurans at a US base, officials said. At least 28 people have been killed [...]
Syrian forces pound Homs, protests spread in Damascus
AFP – Syrian forces on Tuesday blitzed the flashpoint city of Homs and opened fire to disperse daring protesters in the capital, monitors said, as the Red Cross sought ways to deliver aid to afflicted areas. Activists had urged authorities [...]
Greek austerity deal approved as protests rage
Lawmakers in Greece vote to approve further austerity measures in return for a new ?130B bailout, amid growing anger at strict conditions imposed by eurozone bosses.
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Alex Jones | SOPA/PIPA Protests | Wicked Censorship
Original Airdate: January 21st, 2012 Alex covers the latest news on the SOPA and PIPA protests that have taken a largely clueless Congress by surprise.
Iran: Call for Protests on February 14 – “Silent Protest” Returns to Streets
As the anniversary of the 25 Bahman (February 14) protests approaches, several social media outlets have called on people to take to the streets. Meanwhile, the coordination council of the Rahe Sabz Omid (“Green Path of Hope”) has [...]
Romanian PM resigns over protests
Romania’s Prime Minister Emil Boc steps down to “defuse political and social tension” after a series of austerity protests.
BBC News – Europe
12 dead after Egypt soccer protests
Twelve people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into a riot in which 79 fans were killed, officials said Saturday.
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300 arrested in Occupy Oakland protests
Police maintain late-night guard around City Hall following turbulent day-long protests; Mayor Quan blasts demonstrators
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