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Riots Marked the 7th Anniversary of Alexandros Grigoropoulos' Death in Athens Last Night
Since December 2008, annual demonstrations are held in Greece to commemorate the teen's killing and protest police violence. Ironically, the protests often culminate in clashes between demonstrators and police.
A Left-Wing May Day Protest in Milan Turned Violent
An anti-corruption demonstration transformed into a riot after some protesters smashed shop windows and the police responded with tear gas and water cannons.
Photos from Last Night in Ferguson
Last night we witnessed another wave of demonstrations around the country inspired by the Ferguson grand jury's decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for shooting Michael Brown.
Greek Cops on Motorbikes Fought with Protesters on Monday Night
They used teargas and batons, and two VICE journalists got attacked.
Greece's Anti-Fascist Uprising
How the Golden Dawn arrests have affected Greece's anti-fascist movement.
There’s No Such Thing as a 'Non-Lethal' Weapon
It's a misleading label for potentially deadly devices.
The World Cup Is Like Fashion Week for Brazil's Security Industry
I spoke to professor Anna Feigenbaum about riot control style through the ages.
Athens Celebrated Its New Bailout Payment With a Riot
More clashes are expected when Angela Merkel visits the Greek capital next week.
Spain's 'March for Dignity' Ended in a Riot
A rally against unemployment saw Madrid's most violent battle for years.
Live from the Streets of Istanbul
Protestors are clashing with police after the funeral of Berkin Elvan.
The Bahraini Government Is Still Repressing Its Critics
Protesters want to negotiate, but that's kind of tricky while you're being tear-gassed and tortured.
Turkey's Fight for Freedom Has Caused an Authoritarian Crackdown
While the Gezi protests were successful, they've left future demonstrations at risk of police violence.