Riot News
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An absolutely crushing defeat by Germany led to some intense rage from Brazilian fans. So much rage that a few of them burned down some buses and looted an electronics store.
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Singapore -
Singapore is doubling the size of its frontline anti-riot forces and stepping up surveillance after a rampage by Indian workers exposed police weaknesses following four decades of strict social order.
In the Media
by AFP
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Barcelona -
Thirty people were arrested and 14 others hurt when police clashed with stone-throwing youths in a third night of riots sparked by a squat eviction in Barcelona, officials said Thursday.
In the Media
by Daniel Bosque (AFP)
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Bras -
Inmates at a maximum-security prison in northeast Brazil, who had taken four guards and more than 100 visiting relatives hostage during a riot, released all the captives Sunday, officials said.
In the Media
by Moises Avila (AFP)
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Bras -
Inmates in a prison in the northeastern Brazilian state of Sergipe took 122 hostages - nearly all of them visiting inmate relatives, a prison official told AFP.
In the Media
by AFP
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Odessa -
The deaths of 42 people in Odessa had its roots not only in the Ukraine's worsening political confrontation but also rampant football hooliganism.
In the Media
by Michel Moutot (AFP)
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Fourteen Turkish football supporters were arrested during protests against a new ticketing system where fans personal details may be exposed.
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The Bad Plus found fame with creative cover versions of rock and roll classics like Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” With their latest release, however, the trio is tacklingthe work of Igor Stravinsky.
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Moscow -
Two members of Pussy Riot were left with chemical burns and head injuries after they were attacked by youths in a branch of McDonald's, the group said Thursday.
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Kiev -
Ukraine’s violent clashes over the last two days have some believing the end of President Viktor Yanukovych’s government is near. The violence comes after months of tension following Yanukovych’s decision to bring closer ties with Russia.
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Albany -
New York's attorney general has asked a state judge to unseal documents about the 1971 Attica State Prison riot and takeover, the deadliest inmate rebellion that the United States has ever witnessed.
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Anonymous continues to be a thorn in the FBI’s side. A group the FBI has referred to as “dismantled” is staging its largest operation to date, the Million Mask March. They are aware the event is throwing salt into the FBI’s wounds.
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Although they aren't as widespread as some predicted, riots have taken place in light of the jury's decision to acquit George Zimmerman of all charges.
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What started as a peaceful sit-in over plans to demolish a park in central Istanbul has grown to become the biggest protest movement against Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan since he was elected more than 10 years ago.
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Baton Rouge -
What was supposed to be a Saturday night flash mob at a mall in Louisiana turned into a "flash brawl" where a mass fight took place with around 200 teenage participants.
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Anaheim -
One man has been shot , one neighborhood is upset about it. One officer is involved in the shooting in the City of Anaheim, which sparked a mini-riot.
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Manesar -
Rioting was sparked by a labor dispute and has killed one person and injured many more. Maruti Suzuki has shut one of its two factories due to the damage caused.
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Athens -
Anger and despair is mounting over the tragic suicide of the 77-year-old pensioner, and riots continue into a second day in Athens, Greece.
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Orlando -
More than 100 Orlando riot police officers wielding batons and shields, were called to the Florida Mall Foot Locker Thursday to break up a large crowd waiting for the midnight, first-come first-serve release of Nike's latest limited edition sneaker.
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Athens -
Over the weekend thousands of people, some with their children, started a protest march towards Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament. The following contains first-hand quotations from a protester.
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London -
It is believed by leading neuroscientists in the UK that the Government might sanction the development of nerve agents for use by the British police against rioters and protesters, along similar lines to those used in the Egyptian protests.
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Canberra -
The Australian Prime Minister, Ms Julia Gillard, was trapped inside a Canberra building for around 30 minutes as she was besieged by Aboriginal protesters.
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Earlier this week, Chris Bambery of the Trotskyite Socialist Workers Party blamed the then nascent riots on police ‘racism’ and oppression. Not everyone who took part in them can hide behind that excuse.
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London -
Following a fourth night of rioting and looting across many English cities the British Prime Minister authorised the use of water cannons against those rioting.
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London -
Twenty-six years ago, a police officer was hacked to death during a riot in North London; this weekend, the same streets erupted in flames as once again the police lost control.
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A peaceful protest developed into one of the ugliest scenes in recent UK history as sections of London went up in flame and rioters clashed with police.
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Vancouver -
Fifteen cars, including two police cars were set on fire last night in Vancouver during a riot after the Canucks lost the Stanley Cup. Witnesses in the street recorded the action and are now sending them to police in order to catch the vandals.
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Vancouver -
As thousands of Vancouver Canucks fans gathered outside to watch the final game of this year's Stanley Cup Finals, a riot broke out, which led to cars being set ablaze, beer bottles being thrown out and riot police making arrests.
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Some of the more than 100 asylum seekers detained at the Sydney detention center in Australia have reportedly been injured as firefighters tried to extinguish fire on at least nine buildings earlier torched by detainees who were denied visa to Australia.
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Ford -
Riot police were called to a prison in West Sussex, UK after a group of inmates burned a number of buildings to the ground.
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Riot Image
Police officers blocking the protesters from walking on the road.
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Ben Smith/Twitter
Ole Miss students riot, burn Obama campaign signs
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Officers at the detention centre.
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Athens Daily Secret
Athens, Greece on fire - 12 February 2012
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Press conference at Johnnie Simpson Park prior to the march.
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Press conference at Johnnie Simpson Park prior to the march.
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Riot on May Day in Berlin
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Riot on May Day in Berlin
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ROAR Mag
Riots in Athens, Greece 12 February 2012
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Screen Capture
Ole Miss students fill the street after Obama won re-election
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Riot on May Day in Berlin
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Javi Larrauri
Athens, Greece 12 February 2012. Greece debt crisis.
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Press conference at Johnnie Simpson Park prior to the march.
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Riot on May Day in Berlin
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With permission by Reuters / Dylan Martinez
Anti-government protesters cheer after they tear down barricades during a demonstration outside Government House in Bangkok
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Riot on May Day in Berlin
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Ian Alexander Norman
Aftermath of the Super Bowl Riots in Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA 2009
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Scotland Yard press release
Left image shows second male suspect [Suspect C] pictured in the bottom left-hand corner of the image striking the car; right image shows same male pictured from behind (note: he is the person in the middle).
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Screenshot of rioting taking place outside Millbank tower in London during student protests over decisions made to raise university fees.
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