Authorities expect protests to continue on Sunday after peaceful daytime demonstrations and nighttime police standoffs, as demonstrators are still gathering to mourn the loss of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager shot by a police officer in August. Participants at the four-day Ferguson October summit will be trained by organizers in nonviolent civil disobedience tactics. Trainings will … [Read more...]
Fierce Protests near Pakistani Prime Minister Residence
During the violence in Islamabad where protesters have stormed the residence of Pakistani Prime minister, three people lost their lives as activists demanded Nawaz Sharif’s resignation. On Saturday night, the quiet Streets of Islamabad turned into a war zone as anti-government activists violently clashed with the police. The fighting went on for hours as protesters marched on through clouds of … [Read more...]