State media says 140 people killed and more than 800 hurt in riots in China’s XinjiangURUMQI, China — Violence in the capital of China’s volatile Xinjiang region killed 140 people and injured 828, an official said Monday, following rioting by members of a Muslim ethnic group and a police crackdown on their demonstrations. State media says 129 people killed and 816 hurt in riots in China’s XinjiangBEIJING — Chinese state media says that 129 people have been killed and more than 800 hurt in violence in the country’s western Xinjiang region. Protest by Muslims in China’s far west turns violentBEIJING — Nearly 1,000 protesters from a Muslim ethnic group rioted in China’s far west, overturning barricades, attacking bystanders and clashing with police in violence that killed at least four people, including a policeman, state media and witnesses said. Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest parking lot in Jerusalem for second day over Sabbath violationsJERUSALEM — Police turned water cannons on a raucous demonstration by Ultra-Orthodox Jews Saturday, the second consecutive day of protests over the opening of a city parking lot on the Jewish Sabbath when religious Jews are forbidden to drive. Reunion of Chicago cops who worked 1968 Democratic Convention attracts protestersCHICAGO — There was no tear gas anywhere, and some of those who showed up for a reunion of Chicago Police officers who worked during the 1968 Democratic National Convention hung up their badges — and their billy clubs — a long time ago. Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem for second day over Sabbath violationsJERUSALEM — Police turned water cannons on a raucous demonstration by Ultra-Orthodox Jews Saturday, the second consecutive day of protests over the opening of a city parking lot on the Jewish Sabbath when religious Jews are forbidden to drive. Rebel reflects on gay rights progress 40 years after defining moment of NYC’s Stonewall riotsNEW YORK — Raymond Castro was a regular at The Stonewall Inn in 1969, finding it a haven from a world where gay men and women could be arrested for kissing or holding hands in public. Inside the bar, where plywood covered the windows, warning lights served as a signal for couples to stop dancing. Witnesses: protesters, riot police clash in streets around Iran’s parliamentEDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Iran says it expelled 2 British diplomats for ‘unconventional behavior’CAIRO — Iran says it has expelled two British diplomats for what it called “unconventional behavior.” Iran’s rulers stiffen stance against protesters, keep troops on streets to stop ralliesCAIRO — Iran’s rulers stiffened their stance against protesters Tuesday, firmly rejecting demands to annul the election over fraud allegations, setting up a special court for detained demonstrators, and keeping troops in riot gear on the streets to break up any gatherings. ‘Air of sadness’ sweeps Iran as regime issues sternest warning yet to election protestersCAIRO — Riot police cracked down anew on demonstrators in Iran’s capital on Monday hours after the feared Revolutionary Guard threatened to crush any further post-election protests. A witness described an “air of sadness” marked by people wailing prayers into the night. Iranian police use tear gas, fire in the air to disperse hundreds of demonstratorsCAIRO — Riot police attacked hundreds of demonstrators with tear gas and fired live bullets in the air to disperse a rally in central Tehran Monday, carrying out a threat by the country’s most powerful security force to crush any further opposition protests over the disputed presidential election. Policeman on witness protection duty shot dead in terror escalation after Greek riotsATHENS, Greece — Gunmen killed an anti-terrorist policeman guarding a witness in central Athens on Wednesday in a brazen escalation of domestic militant attacks prompted by massive riots in December. Ahmadinejad brushes off violence over Iran election dispute, challenger wants vote canceledTEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Ahmadinejad dismisses violent protests over Iran’s disputed election as ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Ahmadinejad’s pro-reform challenger calls on Iranian authorities to cancel disputed electionTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s main challenger is calling on authorities to cancel Friday’s presidential election, saying it is the only way to restore public trust. Protesters open 2nd day of clashes in Tehran; Ahmadinejad calls unrest ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Protests over Iran election dispute erupt for 2nd day; Ahmadinejad say unrest ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities that have responded with anti-riot squads and blackouts of Web networks used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Tehran in turmoil: Anger over election fraud claims boils over into violenceTEHRAN, Iran — Opponents of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clashed with police in the heart of Iran’s capital Saturday, pelting them with rocks and setting fires in the worst unrest in Tehran in a decade. They accused the hard-line president of using fraud to steal election victory from his reformist rival. Riot police stop hundreds of female protesters demanding the sacking of Nepal’s army chiefKATMANDU, Nepal — Riot police beat back hundreds of women from Nepal’s Maoist party who protested Thursday in front of the president’s house to demand that he fire the country’s army chief. 273 German police injured, 289 arrested in May Day riotsBERLIN — More than 270 police officers were injured in this year’s May Day riots in the German capital, prompting criticism Saturday of Berlin security officials and calls for more officers. India’s highest court orders speedy trial of key suspects in 2002 religious rioting caseNEW DELHI — India’s highest court on Friday ordered speedy trials of key suspects in 2002 unrest between Hindus and Muslims that killed more than 1,000 people, officials said. Police say underage drinking arrest at block party near Kent St. sparked weekend riot, arrestsKENT, Ohio — Police say a weekend brawl and riot near Kent State University in Ohio started with the arrest of a female for underage drinking. SWAT team fires pellets at rioting Kent State students who sparked fires in streetsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An end-of-year college block party spiraled out of control as police fired pellets and used pepper spray to break up hundreds of rioting students who sparked a string of street fires at Kent State University. SWAT team fires baton rounds at rioting Kent State students who sparked fires in streetsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An end-of-year college block party spiraled out of control when police fired baton rounds and used pepper spray to break up hundreds of rioting students who sparked a string of street fires at Kent State University. Thai protesters who rioted in Bangkok last week call for new rally afterBANGKOK — Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who rioted in Bangkok last week called Friday for a new protest rally, just hours after Thailand’s current leader lifted an emergency decree and said the country had returned to normal. Riots break out in Madagascar as armed forces dispel supporters of ousted presidentANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Armed forces in Madagascar fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators loyal to the island nation’s ousted president on Thursday, as looters rampaged through the streets of the capital. Thailand extends emergency, saying capital not stable after riots, attack on protest leaderBANGKOK — Authorities on Sunday extended a state of emergency in Thailand’s capital, saying efforts to restore security were still incomplete after anti-government rioting last week and a brazen attack on a protest leader. Thai protest leader in stable condition after shootingThai protest leader stable after shooting BANGKOK — A Thai protest leader shot by assailants after days of rioting in the capital is in stable condition and recovering rapidly, doctors said Saturday. Doctor: Thai protest leader in stable condition after shootingDoctor: Thai protest leader stable after shooting BANGKOK — A Thai protest leader shot and wounded by assailants in the capital after days of rioting is in stable condition and recovering rapidly, doctors said Saturday. |
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