Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.amazines.com

Search Results - Protest

Type in a word or phrase to search, you can also type in Article ID's separated by commas:

Showing 1 to 25 of 500 Articles matching 'Protest' in related articles.

Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | Next >>

1. Africa Boycott Steers UN Climate Talks November 04, 2009 UN Framework Convention on Climate ChangeCommitments on greenhouse-gas emissions cuts will be the focus of the remaining few days of a U.N. climate conference in Barcelona. African delegates pulled out of talks Tuesday to protest developed countries' failure to set concrete emissions goals.Delegates in Spain hit a major stumbling block Tuesday when the African group pulled out of some climate talks, saying rich nations are not doing enough to tackle climate change. They said developed nations had to set targets to curb greenhouse-gas emissions before they would negotiate on other issues.In r... (read more)

2. Iranian Opposition Protesters Hijack Government Rally November 04, 2009 Photo obtained by AP outside Iran shows a man running from police in anti-government protest in Tehran, 04 Nov 2009Iranian police have clashed with opposition demonstrators who tried to take over a government sanctioned protest organized to mark the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran. A government crackdown on the anti-government demonstrators turned violent in some places.An officially sponsored government rally devolved into rival protests Wednesday as tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of the Iranian capital, some of them renewing oppositio... (read more)

3. Iranians Rally on Anniversary of American Embassy Takeover November 04, 2009 Iran is marking the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, with anti-American demonstrations. But opposition forces are using the occasion to protest their own government.An image grab taken from Iran's official Arabic-language Al-Alam TV shows Iranians holding an anti-US rally in Tehran, 04 Nov 2009Thousands of people turned out for a government-sponsored rally outside the old U.S. Embassy in Tehran.The crowds shouted "God is great" and "death to America" as speakers recalled the events of 1979, when revolutionary students seized the U.S. Embassy and held 52 American... (read more)

4. Russia's Newest Holiday, Unity Day, November 4 November 02, 2009 A controversial new Russian holiday was created only a few years ago in 2005. National Unity Day, also called People’s Unity Day, is celebrated on November 4th. There are several historical events surrounding this date, but some Russian citizens wonder about its true meaning and necessity, and choose to protest rather than celebrate. It was in November of 1612 that Russian heroes Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky led Russian troops to victory by evicting Polish invaders from Moscow and ending the Time of Troubles. During this period of Russian history, there was no tsar or patriarch to guide th... (read more) Author: Michelle Brown

5. How to Setup Proxy Server November 02, 2009 A lot of individuals protest that “Webproxys” aren’t working at their school/workplaces PC’s because they have been prohibited by administrators. A solution around this will be to set up your proxy server that is hosted: • by a free web hosting service that reads either cgi or php or • your site that is hosted by a web hosting company 1. phpproxy Download phpproxy on the Internet and unload it to a directory on your hard disk. All you need to know is to put the script to your web space and open the new URL to verify if it’s working perfectly. You may want to change the name of the file, s... (read more) Author: Lara Nadezda

6. Nigerian Workers Stage Protest Rally Against Oil Sector Deregulation October 30, 2009 Thousands of protesters have marched through the streets of Abuja to protest against key policies, including privatization of refineries. Nigerian unions have fiercely opposed the planned deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil industry. They argue that the planned withdrawal of subsidies on petroleum products would lead to higher prices and inflict more hardship on Nigerians, especially the poor.Nigeria's umbrella labor union, the Nigeria Labor Congress, led a protest Thursday that culminated in a huge rally in central Abuja. Nigeria Labor Congress President Abdulwaheed Omar told the... (read more)

7. Nurses protest H1N1 safety as vaccines are delayed October 27, 2009 Some 16,000 registered nurses in 39 Nevada and California hospitals may strike on Oct. 30 to protest safety procedures, and staffing levels in the wake of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic. The nurses argue that hospitals have failed to provide enough protections against swine flu for its members, this is nothing new. Neither hospitals nor governments have paid enough attention to biological events. And the current flu pandemic has obviously failed to ignite significant protective measures if nurses are now moved to strike. As expected, vaccine supplies will be even more scarce than gov... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

8. British Far Right Politician's TV Appearance Sparks Free Speech Debate October 23, 2009 Demonstrators in London protest TV appearance by Nick GriffinThe appearance of a far-right politician on a BBC political program has sparked controversy. Anti-fascist protesters broke through the BBC gates demonstrating against the appearance of the British National Party leader Nick Griffin's TV appearance. The free speech debate focused on the issues of having Griffin on the program and whether his appearance benefited, or detracted from, his party. The decision to invite Griffin to appear on the program was controversial from the start. Griffin and the BNP hold extremist views on immigratio... (read more)

9. Picture perfect Paris honeymoons October 26, 2009 So I gave in and decided that if I was going to be another honeymooner in Paris, I would at least go all out and have the best Paris honeymoon possible. Without too much protest from my to-be-husband, we set out to plan our picture perfect Paris honeymoon. Picture perfect Paris honeymoons Cozy picnics in the park: A visit to Paris is never complete without a gaze upon the Eiffel Tower, yes, and a trip to the market for a lunch picnic in the park or along the Seine. A great little pedestrian market street not terribly overrun with tourists is Rue Cler, just to the southeast of th... (read more) Author: Brooke Jester

10. UN Security Council Members Support Independent Inquiry on Guinea October 21, 2009 Guinean police arrest a protester on in front of the biggest stadium in the capital, Conakry during a protest banned by Guinea's ruling junta, 28 Sep 2009The U.N. Security Council expressed broad support Wednesday for establishing an independent commission of inquiry to investigate alleged human rights violations in Guinea last month during an anti-government protest that turned deadly. Human rights groups and witnesses say that that during the September 28 rally in a stadium in the capital, Conakry, protesters were shot, stabbed, raped and beaten. They say at least 157 people were killed, a... (read more)

11. Brevard teachers, staff plan protest October 16, 2009 Hundreds of Brevard teachers, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, janitors and other support staff will dress in black Tuesday to protest an increase in health insurance costs that they say is akin to a pay cut. Hundreds of Brevard teachers, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, janitors and other support staff will dress in black Tuesday to protest an increase in health insurance costs that they say is akin to a pay cut. Advertisement The Brevard Federation of Teachers also plans to make a presentation Tuesday night before the school board, which voted last week to hike costs for all... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

12. Armenia, Turkey Pursue 'Football' Diplomacy October 14, 2009 Turkish protesters hold Azeri flags during demonstration against Turkish relations with Armenia near Ataturk Stadium in Bursa, 14 Oct 2009The presidents of Turkey and Armenia will build on recent reconciliation efforts by attending a World Cup football qualifier between their national teams on Wednesday.Armenian President Serzh Sarkisyan has arrived in the northwestern Turkish city of Bursa to attend Wednesday's game. Turkish President Abdullah Gul watched the first leg of the qualifier last year in Armenia.Security is tight in Bursa, and Turkey's leaders have called on fans to be hospitable ... (read more)

13. Strike Shuts Down Guinea's Capital October 12, 2009 Guinea's capital has been shut down by a strike called to mourn opposition demonstrators killed by government troops two weeks ago.  Labor leaders called the strike as a day of prayer to remember what they say are the "martyrs for democracy in Guinea."Guinean police arrest a protester on 28 Sep 2009 in front of the biggest stadium in the capital Conakry during a protest banned by Guinea's ruling juntaTwo weeks ago, troops opened fire on protesters demonstrating against the expected presidential candidacy of Guinea's military ruler. Human rights groups say at least 157 people were killed ... (read more)

14. Supreme Court of the United States Restores Habeas Corpus Petitions October 12, 2009 In a 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court has reinstated the rights of all imprisoned citizens and non-citizens on USA soil to file a petition in their local Federal Court to protest their incarceration. The court affirmed that Habeas Corpus petitions are as alive and relevant today as they were in 1215 AD when King John of England agreed to them. Habeas Corpus Petitions Extend to Citizens and Non-Citizens Alike This decision by the Supreme Court is a little unique in that the rights are extended to non-citizens as well as citizens. Also, the rights exist on property leased by the Unite... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

15. UN Climate Talks End with Little Progress October 09, 2009 Activists carrying masks of world leaders protest outside the UN regional office in Bangkok, Thailand (File)United Nations talks on climate change have ended in Bangkok with little sign of progress. There are still major disagreements between developing and rich countries, underscoring concerns about whether an agreement can be reached.U.N. officials say two weeks of talks on climate change ended with modest progress, mainly on technical issues.But major gaps remain between rich and developing nations on how to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.Developing nations want rich countries to c... (read more)

16. Environmentalists Blast 'Failed' Climate Talks October 09, 2009 United Nations climate change negotiations end Friday in Bangkok, but a Britain-based environmental group says the two-week talks have failed to deliver progress. The International Institute for Environment and Development says industrialized nations have failed to answer big questions on how to limit the effects of global warming in the developing world.Simon Anderson is a climate specialist at the Institute for Environment and Development. Activists carrying masks of world leaders protest outside the UN regional office in Bangkok, Thailand (FileHe says negotiators have failed to make any maj... (read more)

17. Watchdog Wants Halt to Guinea Arms Sales October 09, 2009 Conde Mamady who was injured during a protest lies in a hospital in Conakry, Guinea, 01 Oct 2009A human rights watchdog is calling for a halt to arms sales to the West African country of Guinea. Amnesty International says Guinean security forces, who last week killed opposition supporters at a pro-democracy rally, are armed with European weapons. The group is calling on the U.N. to start formal negotiations for an international arms trade treaty.Amnesty International Africa Program Director Erwin van der Borght says the international sale of weapons to Guinea security forces must stop. "Well... (read more)

18. Guinea Rights Groups Want Military Brought Before ICC October 09, 2009 Guinean police arrest a protester on 28 Sep 2009 in front of the biggest stadium in the capital Conakry during a protest banned by Guinea's ruling juntaHuman rights groups in Guinea want members of the military brought before the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity in last week's killing of at least 157 opposition demonstrators. The military government's political opponents are refusing to join an internal inquiry into that violence.Political parties, civil society groups, and trade unions in Guinea are refusing the military government's offer of an independent inquiry in... (read more)

19. Youth Organizations in Guinea Set to Launch Hunger Strike October 09, 2009 Guinean police arrest a protester on 28 Sep 2009 in front of the biggest stadium in the capital Conakry during a protest banned by Guinea's ruling juntaAfter last week's massacre of dozens of Guineans by government security forces, youth organizations have decided to band together. They are organizing a hunger strike as a way to non-violently address the brutality. The youth of Guinea are searching for a way to publicly protest the September 28 massacre that occurred at a Conakry stadium. Theirno Balde, President of the Federation of Guinean Youth Associations, says that is one reason behind t... (read more)

20. What To Say When Approaching A Girl - What You Say May Tell Her Everything About You October 08, 2009 Do you know what to say when approaching a girl? Women may protest as much as they want about pick up lines, but they know all too well that these lines to pick up women are quite essential for them to get to know something about the man in front of them. So they sort of depend on men to deliver stupid lines, no matter what The female generation does not really care that much about how males look, as they are more interested in how a guy can make her feel, so your looks may not get you a date sir. What she will react on is how you talk to her and more specifically, what you say and how yo... (read more) Author: dong vightsz

21. Settlement Reached in Wrongful Arrest Case October 08, 2009 A settlement was recently reached in the suit filed by anti-war activists who claim they were wrongly arrested in New York. The plaintiffs were supposedly arrested by the NYPD in 2003 during an anti-war protest. Protestors Arrested and Jailed During the protest, members of the NYPD claimed the protestors were blocking the sidewalk and were never asked to disperse. Instead, police officers simply penned them in and arrested them without any sort of warning. Lawsuit Claims The protest was led by Sarah Kunstler and consisted of 52 protestors. “The NYPD violated core constitutiona... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

22. Pakistani Parliament Debates $7.5 Billion US Aid Bill October 07, 2009 Pakistani protesters rally against America, holding banner reading 'Down with international terrorist America' in Peshawar, 07 Oct 2009Pakistan's parliament will begin debate Wednesday on a $7.5 billion U.S. aid bill, amid criticism from some Pakistanis that the money comes with conditions that could violate the country's sovereignty.Islamabad welcomed the unprecedented U.S. civilian aid program approved by the U.S. Congress last week. But some in Pakistan are concerned that its terms, and an expected larger U.S. presence to administer the program, will amount to U.S. interference in the coun... (read more)

23. Riot Police, Protesters Clash Ahead of IMF/World Bank Meeting in Istanbul October 06, 2009 Protesters make barricade as they clash with riot police during protest in Taksim square, Istanbul, 06 Oct 2009 Turkish police used water cannons and pepper spray on Tuesday to disperse protesters demonstrating at the annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Istanbul.Riot police clashed with protesters in a square close to where thousands of finance ministers, central bankers, and economists from around the world are meeting to discuss the global economy. Police followed some protesters as they fled onto nearby streets.The demonstrators were seen breaking the windows of s... (read more)

24. Are Monks Preparing to Return to the Streets? October 05, 2009 Are Monks Preparing to Return to the Streets? By MIN LWIN Saturday, August 15, 2009 Buddhist monks, angered by the Burmese junta’s decision to place democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi under a further 18 months of house arrest, may be preparing to take to the streets again in protest, according to sources in Rangoon. Burma’s monasteries, some with as many as a thousand monks, have been largely silent since a crackdown on monk-led protests nearly two years ago. But some monks say that simmering resentment could come to a head again over the August 11 court ruling, which found Suu Kyi guilty... (read more) Author: vina charay

25. Guinea Marks Somber Independence Day October 02, 2009 Guinea military leader Capt. Moussa Dadis Camara salutes during independence day celebrations in Conakry, Guinea, 2 Oct 2009Guinea's military ruler used the nation's independence day to express his sympathy for the families of those killed during Monday's protest against him. The military is calling for a government of national unity in the wake of that violence. Opposition politicians say this week's killing makes that impossible. Military ruler Captain Moussa Dadis Camara used Guinea's 51st anniversary of independence to express his "profound sympathy" for the families of those killed in Mon... (read more)

Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | Next >>