Tag Archives: riots

Gay rights pioneers revel in progress of gay marriage

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

Veterans of the 1969 Stonewall Inn riots take pride now that gay marriage is within reach. Continue reading →

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At least 22 people injured in Macedonia riots

Posted on March 3, 2013 by admin

SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Violent ethnic riots rattled Macedonia's capital, culminating on Saturday with hundreds raging through the city center, clashing with police, overturning cars and attacking a bus station. At least 22 people were injured, 13 of them police officers. Continue reading →

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Report: Riots at Foxconn factory in China

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

Reports early Monday from China suggest that a mass disturbance or riots may have broken out at a Foxconn factory in the Chinese city of Taiyuan. Continue reading →

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Calm returns to French city after riots

Posted on August 15, 2012 by admin

Tensions appear to have subsided in a northern French city after police fanned out overnight to prevent a repeat of riots that left a pre-school in ashes and revived concerns about security in France’s housing projects. Continue reading →

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Duggan’s Mother: My Son Was Assassinated

Posted on August 4, 2012 by admin

The mother of a man whose death sparked last summer’s London riots tells Sky News she will continue her fight for answers. Continue reading →

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Riot Deaths: Eight Men Cleared Of Murder

Posted on July 20, 2012 by admin

Eight men are found not guilty of the murder of three friends during last summer’s riots in Birmingham. Continue reading →

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Police Fear More Riots Since 2011 Unrest

Posted on July 2, 2012 by admin

Officers believe violence on a par with the riots of last summer could be repeated – and that they may not be prepared. Continue reading →

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Rodney King’s Funeral Is Held In Los Angeles

Posted on July 1, 2012 by admin

The man whose beating by police sparked race riots in the US in the 90s is described as a “symbol of forgiveness” at his funeral. Continue reading →

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Police beating victim Rodney King dies at 47

Posted on June 17, 2012 by admin

Rodney King, whose 1991 videotaped beating led to the Los Angeles riots, was found dead in a swimming pool, CNN reported. Continue reading →

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Rodney King Found Dead In His Swimming Pool