Turkish man inspires hundreds with silent vigil in Taksim Square Turkish man inspires hundreds with silent vigil in Taksim Square

Erdem Gunduz – dubbed 'standing man' – stages eight-hour vigil and is joined by 300 people during silent protestA Turkish man has staged an eight-hour silent vigil in Istanbul's Taksim Square, the scene of violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters in recent weeks, inspiring hundreds of others to follow his lead.Erdem Gunduz said he wanted to take a stand against police...

yesterday, 7:30
Small-Town Police Chief a Facebook Hit Small-Town Police Chief a Facebook Hit

On Facebook, a crime report can read a lot differently than it would on a police blotter or in a news story. Take this example from the Brimfield, Ohio, Police Department: "Two females arrested. ... They walked into the store thin and walked out much 'thicker.' We are thinking it was the additional shirts and 'booty' shorts they put on under their own clothing..." Brimfield Police Chief...

yesterday, 12:15
Brazil president 'proud' of protests Brazil president 'proud' of protests

Dilma Rousseff says she is proud so many people are fighting for a better country, in her first public comments since mass protests on Monday.

yesterday, 22:13
Európa sa obáva detskej chudoby Európa sa obáva detskej chudoby

Vo viacerých členských štátoch Európskej únie (EÚ) je stále viac a viac detí, ktoré môžu byť ohrozené chudobou alebo sociálnym vylúčením v dôsledku hospodárskej krízy. Upozornila na to dnes Agentúra EÚ pre základné práva (FRA).     

yesterday, 15:34
Takto klamú Severní Íri o kríze: Pozrite sa, veď naše obchody sú otvorené! Takto klamú Severní Íri o kríze: Pozrite sa, veď naše obchody sú otvorené!

Poriadna komédia! Organizátori summitu G8 v Severnom Írsku sa snažili originálnym spôsobom zamaskovať krízu. Na prázdne obchody nalepili tapety.

yesterday, 17:30
US to open direct Taliban talks US to open direct Taliban talks

The US is to open direct peace talks with the Taliban after more than 10 years of war in Afghanistan, senior White House officials announce.

yesterday, 16:10
'Standing man' leads Turkish protest 'Standing man' leads Turkish protest

A Turkish protester dubbed the "standing man" leads a vigil on Istanbul's Taksim Square days after the authorities evicted demonstrators.

yesterday, 8:49
Abu Qatada treaty endorsed by King Abu Qatada treaty endorsed by King

The King of Jordan endorses a treaty with the UK, paving the way for the extradition of radical cleric Abu Qatada.

yesterday, 12:13
7 Foods Most Likely to Make You Sick 7 Foods Most Likely to Make You Sick

7 foods most likely to make you sick this summer Plus ways to protect yourself against food borne illness.

yesterday, 15:53
Soldiers selected for redundancy Soldiers selected for redundancy

Nearly 4,500 Army personnel are being told they have been made redundant in the biggest round of job cuts since the 2010 defence review, with 84% voluntary redundancies.

yesterday, 9:56
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