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Athenians Rioted on the Anniversary of the Police Killing of a 15-Year-Old
The 2008 killing of Alexandros Grigoropoulos is still prompting protests from left-wing groups that generally end in violence.
Photos of Clashes Between Refugees and Cops at the Greek Border
Chaos ensued after a 22-year-old was shocked to death while climbing on top of a train.
Talking to the Refugees Stuck Behind Macedonia's Border Fence
Protests broke out at the Greek-Macedonian border last weekend after a man was electrocuted while attempting to climb onto a train wagon.
Australian Authorities Cracked Down on Christmas Island Detainees After a Riot and Tense Standoff
Rioters could be charged with causing, in Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's estimation, "well over $1 million of damage" to the center.
Riots Erupt at an Australian Detention Center Over a Refugee's Death
Guards at the Christmas Island detention center have reportedly abandoned their posts as a fire burns and detainees tear down fences.
In Prison, Sharing Ramen Can Be More Powerful Than Gang Affiliation
As an inmate, Gustavo "Goose" Alvarez managed to live through the violent Chino Prison Riots of 2009 by "breaking spread" with his fellow inmates using the most versatile food at their disposal: ramen.
Meet Britain's New Generation of Pissed Off Student Radicals
Campuses are becoming hubs for young activists with a lot to be angry about.
Paris Suburb Commemorates Ten Years Since Two Teens' Deaths Sparked the 2005 French Riots
Clichy-sous-Bois, a suburb of Paris, recalled the day 10 years ago when two young men died after being chased by police into an electrical transformer site. The deaths of Bouna Traoré and Zyed Benna sparked the 2005 riots that spread through France.
Commodity Traders Helped Spark the War in Syria, Complex Systems Theorists Say
New math shows that financial speculation caused the spike in food prices that led to war.
Video Shows Disguised Israeli Soldiers Turning Guns on Protesters
The elite undercover troops — wearing t-shirts, jeans, and keffiyehs to blend in — can be seen mingling with a crowd of Palestinian youths hurling rocks, before turning and firing handguns.
Taking Apart That Ridiculous Mail on Sunday Article About Jeremy Corbyn's Dystopian Britain
Apparently the 1,000 days after Corbyn is elected in 2020 will see the country turned into a Ballardian nightmare full of rioting maniacs.
Why Chad's Muslim Population Didn't Oppose the Country's Burka Ban
In June, the government announced that burkas, turbans, and other religious face coverings would be banned nationwide. Interestingly, local Muslims raised seemingly little outcry.