Tear gas News

While Turkey insists that all is well and safe in that country for tourists this summer, people are changing their vacation plans and thinking of heading to Spain instead.

Istanbul - Protests that began earlier this week in Istanbul because of a park threatened by bulldozers have spread throughout Turkey as Turks call for the saving of democracy and not just trees.

Istanbul - For three days, protesters have been resisting against the demolition of Taksim's Gezi Park in the heart of Istanbul, for a shopping mall to be built. Police cracked down with tear gas. (Video update)

Ljubljana - Ahead of this weekend's presidential elections, angry protesters hit the streets on Friday, demanding that the "corrupt" government resign. Police responded with water cannon and tear gas. (Updated).

Athens - Protests have erupted into rage in Athens on Wednesday, as Greece shuts down with a 24-hour general strike over austerity measures.

Aurora - A dozen people were killed and around 59 were injured in Aurora, near Denver, Colorado when attending a midnight showing of the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. One of the suspects, a 25-year-old man, has been taken into custody.

Anti-hooligan squads in Poland are prepared for an influx of trouble-makers at the Euro 2012 tournament. Polish squads are ready to tackle hooligans with water cannons, tear gas and dogs trained to bite suspects in the testicles.

Mongomery County, Texas - Aerial surveillance drones that are being implemented by police departments in America may soon be equipped with a variety of weapons that are dangerous and sometimes deadly.

Two people have died as a result of tear gas used by Bahrain's security forces against anti-regime activists. Opposition to the Sunni al-Khalifa regime has been ongoing since February 2011, in spite of the brutal crackdown by Bahrani forces.

Oakland - Oakland police used tear gas and flash grenades after members of the Occupy Oakland movement attempted to take over a vacant convention center.