An activist in Moldova has been charged with inciting a “Twitter Revolution,” which has helped aid protests in the country over the last few days. Natalia Morar helped organize a flash mob to protest the elections on April 5th in which the Communist party won 50% of the vote, but many feel the results were [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘G20’
April 7, 2009
Footage of Ian Tomlinson Being Pushed by Police Released
The Guardian UK has obtained footage of Ian Tomlinson being pushed to the ground by police, the man who collapsed and died on the first day of the G20 protests. In the footage, Tomlinson is walking home from work when police come upon him and knock him over. A protester is seen helping Tomlinson up, [...]
April 2, 2009
300 Arrested in Anti-NATO Protests
There were more protests in London today, but it is the protests in Strasbourg at the NATO summit that are now making headlines. 300 have been arrested in the French town where leaders such as President Obama and British Prime Minister Brown are attending the 60th annual conference, which begins tomorrow, Sky News.
Thai and Cambodian [...]
April 2, 2009
Worldwide Outrage at New Afghan Law Restricting Rights of Shia Women
New legislation, quietly passed last month, will restrict rights for Shia women living in Afghanistan. The legislation, officially called the “Shia Personal Status Law,” puts the legal age of marriage at 16, specifies that husbands have a right to intercourse every four days, and restricts the movement of women outside the home without their husband’s [...]
April 2, 2009
Live Post Part III: G20
Day 2 of our G20 coverage. Read our live blog for pictures, news updates, video, and more.
April 1, 2009
North Korea Preparing Rocket Launch
North Korea is planning to launch its long-range rocket within days, says the U.S. military. The communist country has begun fueling the rocket and officials believe a satellite is attached to the rocket, which North Korea has claimed. It is believed that this launch will give North Korea valuable ballistics information and could aid the [...]
April 1, 2009
Protests in London Gear Up Ahead of G20 Summit
G20 protests remain mostly peaceful despite concern that anarchist groups will use the protests as a cover for acts of violence, Wall Street Journal. About 20 protesters vandalized a Royal Bank of Scotland branch, smashing windows and causing damage to the interior. As police try to contain the thousands of protesters gathered outside the Bank [...]
April 1, 2009
Live Post: G20 Protests
The G20 protests have turned violent, here are some resources to get you the most information as it happens:
Guardian liveblog. | Picture gallery. | Timeline of events.
Twitters in the area: 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | Sky News.
CNN live video. Edit: Live feed temporarily goes down at times, now back up.
Sky News picture [...]
