Jan 8th, 2009 · The fatal shooting of an unarmed man by a police officer on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train is raising tensions in Oakland, Calif. On Wednesday night, a riot followed a peaceful demonstration as protesters set dumpsters on fire and broke windows.
Jan 8th, 2009 · A BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) officer shot and killed an unarmed man on Jan. 1. After a peaceful protest at the BART station, the crowd turned violent and took to the streets of Oakland. Police arrested at least 105 rioters for assault, vandalism, looting and arson.
Jan 4th, 2009 · The Israeli ground attack on Gaza sparked protests on the streets of the Arab world and renewed diplomatic calls in Europe and elsewhere for an end to the violence.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, as well as Hamas rocket attacks against Israel, continue. Prospects of a cease-fire appear to have dimmed after the killing Thursday of a senior Hamas leader. Protests against the airstrikes spread to the West Bank.
Jan 2nd, 2009 · Israel closed off the occupied West Bank and tightened security Friday ahead of expected Palestinian protests amid Israel's ongoing bombardment of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.
Dec 29th, 2008 · Israel has conducted an intense bombing campaign against Gaza since Saturday. Israeli officials say despite enraged protests across the Arab world, it will continue to target Hamas.
Dec 28th, 2008 · As the death toll rises from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, angry protests were held all over the Arab world. The demonstrators are angry not just at Israel, but at many of their own Arab leaders.
Dec 26th, 2008 · License plates in the District of Columbia bear the words "Taxation Without Representation," protesting the city's lack of voting rights in Congress. Advocates want President-elect Obama's limo to carry the message, too.