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- Egypt Soccer Riots Kill and Wound Over 200 PeopleThe February 1, 2012 post soccer game riot in Egypt yielded an unforgettable body count. It is being called the worst soccer riot in history. Read on for details.
- Greek, Egyptian, Libyan Riots and Rebellion Soon to Arrive in America?The rioting seen around the world has been predicted to find its way to America by 2012.
- Riots 1: Tommy Gets a GunPart 1 of "The Riots Are Coming": An Acting Monologue: Post L.A. Riots, Tommy tells his brain damaged friend Dreamy that there will be another riot, on April Fool's day.
- Georgia Prison Riots Are Brought on by Gang Members’The Georgia Prison riots
- Fan's Take: Is 'Sympathy for the Devil' the New Penn State Fight Song?Morality has reached a new low in this country as thousands of supporters are uprising against the firing of Joe Paterno amidst the child sex abuse scandal allegedly occurring under his reign as head football coach of the Penn Sate Nittany Lions
- Penn State Takes the Trophy for Top 5 Weirdest Sports Riots EverThe Penn State student reaction over the firing of Joe Paterno got them the public's disdain.
- Why Are Angry Students Rioting Over Joe Paterno's Firing?Thousands of Penn State students took to the streets after football coach Joe Paterno and university was fired Wednesday night. Police used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse them.
London Riots - Unrestrained Youth or Socio-Economic Decay?The London Riots sparked a debate on the causes of the conflagration of violence. Was it a failure of society to instill proper values among the youth or deteriorating socio-economic conditions in communities? The answer may be a little bit of both.
Will the London riots return for the 2012 Olympics? Other riots in Olympic historyConcerns about the London riots returning for the 2012 Olympics have been growing recently. As the rioters make appearances in court this week, fears have intensified that the riots will recur.- The London Riots; Gangs, Police and the Blame GameThe role of technology, police, community and government in London's August riots.
- How Social Media is Changing the Nature of Crowd BehaviorA New Era of Protest and RiotingSocial media is eliminating the social and physical barriers that limit rioting to one specific place. As a result, social instability will be more widespread and even more difficult to control.
The England Riots - Rebels Without a Cause?In the aftermath of the England riots, the motive of the rioters has been questioned. However, rather than a mutual frustration or issue, it's the attitudes of the rioters that unites them and leaves questions to be asked of British society.- English Riots 2011: Cry of the Oppressed? Very Far from it - Shopping with Violence by Swaggering Criminals Grown Supremely BoldDo the looters and arsonists want education, or jobs? No. They want more flat screen TVs, more trainers, more mobile phones and more booze. The riots were crime, not protest.
Bratton: The UK Cannot Arrest Its Way Out of ViolenceThe riots in the UK that brought on so much condemnation missed the real issue: it's not just a police issue, it is in fact a societal issue.
Tweet No EvilSocial media plays controversial roles in communication, especially during social upheaval. This article describes how access to information and communication is a fundamental democratic right, and attempts to limit it are misguided.- London Riots Reminder of Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina survivor looks at London riots
- Riots in England Bring Run on Baseball BatsWhen disaster or strife occurs, there are always people looking for something to get them through -- or to help them take advantage.
London Riots Cause Chaos, Death in the StreetsFour days of rioting and looting have rocked London and surrounding towns. Many businesses have been destroyed, and at least one life has been lost due to the criminal activity perpetrated by London youths.
Riots in England: Could it Happen in the United States?Could widespread violence erupt in urban and suburban areas in the United States as it has in England? A look at three previous incidents and some reasons for potential youth uprising in the United States.- Crisis Communication: Fatal Police Shooting Sparks London Riots 2011From a crisis communication perspective, there are 2 lessons which crisis communicators can learn from this crisis '" value of a Stakeholder Analysis and the need to push positive news
The New York Draft Riots of 1863The New York Draft Riots lasted 4 days. Although they started out as a protest against the draft, they quickly turned into a pogrom.- Brock Anton: Face of the Vancouver Riot, World's Most Hated ManBrock Anton: facebook user becomes face of the Vancouver 2011 riots. Brock Anton became the world's most hated man after his infamous post on Facebook. Here's why!
- Vancouver Kissing Couple: Make Love, Not Sports RiotsScott Jones and Alex Thomas tell the media how they became famous as the kissing couple during a Vancouver Canucks fan riot.
- Vancouver Riots Further Add to Misery Over Canucks LossThe city of Vancouver was on its greatest possible high when the Canucks were one win away from their first Stanley Cup. Days later, Vancouver is reeling from the Canucks' loss, and from the aftermath of the riots that followed.
- Dozens Injured in Riots as Greek Debt Crisis Worsens and Austerity Measures BiteWith unemployment at 16% in Greece and an economy set to shrink by 3.5% this year, Greek citizens took to the street and rioted.
- The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921The Tulsa Race Riot lasted a total of 18 hours, but did years of lasting damage. An estimated 1,000 buildings were destroyed. Between 50 and 300 people were murdered.
HypocrisyThe administration has been busy condemning Mubarak, Qadaffi and other leaders for using force to quell riots. Our government would do the same if they felt control was about to be lost.- Rodney King, the Riots Out in L.A., And My Understanding and Comprehension of Racism and Police BrutalityRodney King, the riots out in L.A., and my understanding and comprehension of racism and police brutality
What the Bible Says About the Egyptian Revolution, Worldwide Riots, and DemocracyThe Egyptian protests have led to an unstable Middle East that seems to set the stage for Biblical events; however, the Bible itself points to a time, right before the Tribulation, when the people would have the opportunity to govern themselves.- Iranian Revolutionaries Riot, U.S. And Israel BlamedIn some ways it was almost an instant replay of Egypt. Cell phones and text messages cut off, several websites had been shut down and tear gas was reportedly used. One difference is that on Monday it was Turkey's President Abdullah Gul saying that...
Egypt Riots: Fashion Dos and Don'ts of RiotingDespite being pretty poor the Egypt Rioters were fairly fashionably dressed for North Africa. Who were the winners and the losers?- Egyptian Revolution: Some Riot, Some Peacefully Demonstrate, Some PrayThe response of the Egyptian people seems to be running the gamut, and there have even been reports of both Muslims and Christians participating.
- Rioting and Chaos Rock Egypt as Mubarak PanicsAfter days of protests, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak may have finally gotten a clue.
How to Survive a Local RiotUnfortunately, rioting is part of any society where there are different cultures and races. Depending on where you work and live, knowing how to survive a riot just may survive your life.
Did the Tunisian Rioting Spring from Social Networking?Dozens are dead as a result of rioting in the nation of Tunisia. Is a Facebook page responsible for inciting the riots in a country that bans video-sharing sites like YouTube?- The Other America, Our AmericaWhy the America of Do the Right Thing is also our America.
- Biggest Student Riot in Canadian HistoryOne of the most devastating tolls on mental health today is the nasty business of racism. Prejudice and racism eats at the very heart of the soul
Kentucky Prison RiotThe North Point Prison in Kentucky was set aflame due to poor quality of food by Aramark, a private vendor, so say prisoners. The Kentucky D.O.C. deny that food played a part.- Grabbing the Third RailLondon students took to the streets in protest of a proposed raising of the college tuition ceiling. Take notice, America. The action may be coming stateside soon.
The Los Angeles Riots May 1, 1992-Day #3From my Police Officer's "Daily Field Activity Report," log entry #22, a true Police story of the events I experienced on the third day of the Los Angeles City riots.
