May Day Protesters, Police Clash In Seattle
Black-clad demonstrators hurled stones and other objects as authorities responded with pepper spray and flash bangs.
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Racial Tension Draws Parallels, But Madison Is No Ferguson
There are stark differences between what happened in Madison, Wis., and the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. But protesters say racism is still at the root of Tony Robinson's shooting death.
New York Police Commissioner Confirms Work Slowdown By Officers
But William Bratton tells NPR the issue was being corrected. The death of Eric Garner in police custody and the subsequent slaying of two New York City police officers has created a tense atmosphere.
Peaceful Protests In Missouri After Latest Police Shooting
A few hundred gathered for a vigil and march for 18-year-old Antonio Martin, who was fatally shot by a police officer on Tuesday.
First The Protest, Then The Storm: Bay Area's 5 Straight Nights Of Clashes
Oakland and Berkeley demonstrators have broken into stores and blocked freeways and rail lines, part of a movement born of frustration about police shootings in Staten Island, N.Y., and Ferguson, Mo.
Deford: What's Wrong With Pro Athletes Taking A Stand?
NFL and NBA players are famous and influential, says commentator Frank Deford. So if they want to show support for protests against police brutality, he asks, why shouldn't they?
Garner's Father Encourages Peaceful Protest On Staten Island
Large protests on Staten Island in response to the decision not to indict a police officer in the chokehold death of a black man have been peaceful — in part thanks to the encouragement of his father.
After 2 Months, Hong Kong Residents Want Protesters To Head Home
More than 2,000 tents still occupy city streets. The longer the pro-democracy demonstration goes on, the more unwelcome it becomes.
Kurdish Protesters Killed In Turkey Amid Calls To Save Kobani
At least a dozen demonstrators were killed in clashes with Turkish police. Kurdish protests to demand help for the city besieged by ISIS militants also took place across Europe.
Hong Kong Protests Offer A Revelation To Mainland Chinese
Chinese mainlanders visiting Hong Kong have expressed amazement, even jealousy at the polite, civic-spirited and considerate crowds of protesters. But some on the mainland see activists as traitors.