G20
What the Next Generation of Canadian Activists are Facing
Longtime activist Garth Mullins offers some perspective for young protesters.
220 cops removed from duty after scandalous Berlin police party
“They drank, danced, pissed and, yes, apparently also bonked" ahead of the G20 summit.
Toronto Police Union Boss Denies ‘Systemic Racism’ Charge in Latest Ridiculous Rant
Mike McCormack has said some pretty dumb things over the years. Here's one more.
Court Rules That Hundreds of People Detained During Toronto's G20 Summit Can Sue Cops
About 1,000 people were arrested or detained during protests against a gathering of international leaders in June of 2010, with police boxing in crowds of demonstrators at various locations across the city.
US Says Beijing Will Soon Have 'Substantial Military Power' in the South China Sea
China has already installed military radars and the infrastructure could also allow for the deployment of surface-to-air missiles, coastal defense cruise missiles, and an increased presence of warships.
Turkey Suddenly Remembers It's Part of NATO and Decides Not to Buy Chinese Weapons
A multibillion-dollar deal that would have put China firmly on the global arms market goes belly up, but China and Turkey are still friends.
During G20 Summit, Human Rights Groups Call on Turkey to Release VICE News Journalist Mohammed Rasool
VICE is also calling on leaders to raise the issue of press freedom at the summit. Rasool has been held for 80 days on terrorism charges for helping VICE News report in southeastern Turkey.
Are China and Japan Heading for a South China Sea Showdown?
Japan is going to bat for South China Sea claimants and Vietnam is returning the favor, while the region grinds through ongoing territorial disputes.
The Toronto Police Commander Who Detained G20 Protesters in 2010 Has Been Found Guilty of Unlawful Arrests
Superintendent Mark Fenton took the fall for using a controversial "kettling" tactic, but many think accountability needs to go higher up the chain of command.
Court Orders Montreal Cops to Pay Anarchist $15,000 for Wrongful Arrest
Jaggi Singh, 43, is a self-described anarchist who lives in Montreal and has drawn attention from both the media and law enforcement for nearly two decades.
G7 Leaders Pledge to End Fossil Fuel Burning — 85 Years From Now
In 2009, G20 leaders pledged to end fossil fuel subsidies — a goal that is far from being met.