Opinion: Death Of A Teenage Protester in Myanmar
A teenager, Kyal Sin, also known as Angel, was killed during recent protests in Myanmar. NPR's Scott Simon considers her final moments and her legacy.
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Protests Continue In Spain Against Jailing Of Rapper Over Tweets
For the third day, protesters in Spain's major cities hit the streets calling for the release of Pablo Hasél, who was arrested for tweets critical of the monarchy and supporting Basque separatists.
State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration
The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. On Wednesday, President Trump urged that there be no violence of any kind.
How Police Handled Pro-Trump Mob Compared With Protesters For Black Racial Justice
The way police handled Wednesday's onslaught showed that "some people are ... given certain kinds of leeway or space, and other people are not," says African American studies professor Eddie Glaude.
Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol, Clash With Police
After the president addressed the crowd gathered to protest President-elect Joe Biden's win, Trump supporters pushed past barriers onto the Capitol grounds.
Outrage Continues Over Police Confrontation With Teen Girl
Members of the Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem & Vicinity say they remain troubled by how a Black 10th-grader was taken into custody by a white police officer earlier t
Mom Dragged From SUV, Beaten By Officers With Toddler In Back Seat Filing Suit
Lawyers for Rickia Young, 28, and her son said she was battered, separated from the child for hours, and kept in handcuffs while being treated at a hospital. No charges have been filed against her.
Raleigh, N.C., Sets Citywide Curfew Ahead Of Racial Justice Protests
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said it will begin Friday, 10 p.m. and continue through Saturday, 5 a.m., citing the need to keep events under control, as the city braces for protests against police brutality.
'Hope Is Lost' As Police Open Fire On Pro-Reform Protesters In Lagos, Nigeria
The protests began about two weeks ago demanding an end to police brutality. Now, as one activist said, "it has become so many things for so many Nigerians." The government declared a 24-hour curfew.
After Brutal Beheading, Rallies Erupt Across France To Honor Slain Teacher
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in solidarity in French cities on Sunday, as the number of people detained in connection with the history teacher's beheading rose to 11.