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Egyptian anti-government activists clashed with security forces in a third day of street battles in the capital as protesters demanded that the country's military rulers hand power immediately to a civilian administration. Egypt. 18th December 2011Egyptian anti-government activists clashed with security forces in a third day of... more
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Occupy Cabinet clashes continue in Cairo
Clashes continue between military and protesters for a second day at the Occupy Cabinet demonstration. Cairo, Egypt, 17th December 2011Occupy Cabinet clashes continue in Cairo
Clashes continue between military and... more
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News bulletins around the world have been following Russia's election rallies. But one channel stands out - America's Fox News has been showing streets ablaze, violent clashes and firebombs thrown at security officers, but with one major problem - the images are not from Russia, they're from Greece!
With so much going on in the world today, one can see how easy it would be to get confused. Are those pictures of the war in Iraq or Afghanistan? Poverty in Somalia or Congo? And what's a news program to do if there aren't any good pictures?
So producers all over the world search, and talk to their own crews or news agencies who provide feeds for everyone, and find the best shots to grace their air time.
Or -- in some cases -- ANY shots that look more or less similar to the covered topic. Case in point: protests in Russia and the ever-blundering FOX News.
Yes, there are mass protests in Russia. Have been, since election day on Sunday. Thousands have been gathering to speak their mind and protest the election results. Yes, hundreds have been arrested. For two days in a row, and for various violations. Yes, there are reports of police brutality and no; right now it's not possible to say whether they are true. It really does depend on the cops -- much as it does anywhere else in the world. In New York, for example, some police officers will look the other way when you are filming somewhere you technically shouldn't be; and others will detain you outside the United Nations building for no reason and refuse you your rights (and yes, all this did happen). Cops in Moscow are the same -- some are nicer than others, while some appear to be almost looking for a fight.
Regardless of all this -- yes, there are protests. But this, my friends, is NOT them.News bulletins around the world have been following Russia's election rallies.... more
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Belgrade Pride 2010 began with beautiful weather with a call for tolerance. The violence that erupted outside the venue of the march proved that tolerance is yet to be achieved.
More than 1,000 people gathered in this park before going on their march around the neighbouring streets. Among them were LGBT activists from neighbouring countries, Amnesty International activists and activists from other international organizations, EU ambassadors, Serbian politicians, representatives of Serbian civil society.
Amnesty International's David Diaz- Jogeix said: "Today was a historic moment in Serbia -- the first time in a decade when the LGBT community and its supporters could freely gather -- with full and proactive protection from the police -- and celebrate diversity. We hope this will be a benchmark for future dialogue and tolerance in Serbia."Belgrade Pride 2010 began with beautiful weather with a call for tolerance. The... more
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The government in Kyrgyzstan is struggling to retain power as deadly clashes escalate between police and thousands of protesters.
Officials say at least 40 people died in the capital, Bishkek, as protesters stormed government and TV offices.
The protesters are angry at rising prices and accuse President Kurmanbek Bakiyev of failing to curb corruption.
A key opposition figure has said the government has now resigned but there is no official confirmation.
The leader, Temir Sariyev, said Prime Minister Daniyar Usenov had signed a letter of resignation and that Mr Bakiyev had left Bishkek.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8607324.stmThe government in Kyrgyzstan is struggling to retain power as deadly clashes escalate... more
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Police arrested 12 people on Saturday after far-right EDL demonstrators clashed with officers during an anti Islam protest in the West Midlands town of Dudley, 03-04-10.
Under heavy police escort around 3000 English Defense League (EDL) protesters marched on Dudley town center to protest against the construction of a new mosque.
There were outbreaks of disorder when containment fences were knocked over during the demonstration. Barriers were torn down and hundreds of EDL protesters broke police lines, charged into the streets of Dudley and in the direction of the Unite Against Fascism counter protest.
© Fil KalerPolice arrested 12 people on Saturday after far-right EDL demonstrators clashed with... more
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Italian justice took "only" nine years to sentence in the first instance two police officers and eleven policemen for the unprecedented violence of the No Global Forum, in Naples, in 2001.
It was a dress rehearsal for what happened in Genoa some months later.
http://www.inaltreparole.net/en/news/globalforumnapolisentenza220110.htmlItalian justice took "only" nine years to sentence in the first instance two... more
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The clashes between Muslims and Christians are going on in Malaysia. The Muslims don't want the Christians call their God with the word Allah. Even if the word Allah predates Islam and is used in Christian churches in the Coptic community in Egypt and Syria
http://www.inaltreparole.net/en/world/malesiascontriallah110110.htmlThe clashes between Muslims and Christians are going on in Malaysia. The Muslims... more
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As many as fifteen people are reported to have been killed during clashes between security forces and reformist protesters in Iran.
The figure cannot be verified but running battles continued long into the night as people shouted from the rooftops calling for an end to the hardline Islamist regime.
The disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has plunged Iran into its biggest internal crisis since the 1979 revolution exposing deep divisions within the ruling elite.
Among those believed shot dead is a nephew of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi. State TV said he was killed by “unknown assailants” but reformists say he was shot in the back when police opened fire on demonstrators.
for full story and VIDEO of Riots...http://ctpatriot1970.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/15-deaths-in-iran-as-reformists-clash-with-police/As many as fifteen people are reported to have been killed during clashes between... more
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Doesn't start too well the soccer World Cup, which will begin in South Africa by 11 June 2010. Fierce controversy after the qualification of France who beat Ireland thanks to a clear hand foul by Henry, but FIFA has officially ruled that the match could not be repeated. In Algeria 18 deaths in the celebrations after the historic qualification against Egypt, almost a war between rival fans, and a disciplinary procedure against the Egyptian Football Association.
http://www.inaltreparole.net/en/sports/calciomondiali201109.htmlDoesn't start too well the soccer World Cup, which will begin in South Africa by... more
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Italy is gripped by crisis and unemployment and with democracy in danger, but is not the only nation in Western Europe in these conditions. Greece experience a similar situation in many respects. Even though recently there the Socialist Party won the election, still isn't ended the social unrest that followed the death of a 15 years old student, killed by police on 6 December 2008. New clashes between students and the Greek police took place on November 17.
http://www.inaltreparole.net/en/world/grecia191109.htmlItaly is gripped by crisis and unemployment and with democracy in danger, but is not... more
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Saturday 17 October 2009: The Great Climate Swoop descended on the Ratcliffe coal-fired power station in Nottingham with the intention of shutting it down.
Using direct action the perimetre fences were breached and pulled down on many occasions, and protestors entered the site, despite the heavy police presence.
52 people were arrested that day. One protestor and three police officers were reported injured, one seriously.Saturday 17 October 2009: The Great Climate Swoop descended on the Ratcliffe... more
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