Next Media Animation brings us this darkly funny take Beijing’s aggressive response to calls for anti-government protests.
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Extreme Plea: Mexican Teen Goes On Hunger Strike For Royal Wedding Invite
Bahrain: Four Killed as Police Clear Anti-Government Protesters
Riot police stormed Manama’s Pearl Square early Thursday morning, sending men, women and children scrambling for cover. At least four people were killed and dozens injured. And now the military has said it’s taken control of most …
Weekend Wrap-Up: Chaos in Egypt, Zuckerberg on SNL, and One Old Guy Going Goo Goo For GaGa
Good morning, NewsFeeders, and welcome back to the office. We’ll give you a minute to get all settled, back to the daily grind. But look at the bright side, it’s only five more days till the weekend!
‘Funeral Protection Zone’ Bill Signed to Safeguard Arizona Services
After a unanimous vote from both chambers of the state legislature, a bill that protects the Arizona victims’ funerals from protesters was signed by Governor Jan Brewer.
Could Student Protest Violence Lead to ‘Martial Law’ in the U.K.?
The violent escalation of the student protests against the tuition fees hike in London shocked many people, and now one of Britain’s top police chiefs is pondering the banning of future marches.
Line of Love: People Protest Westboro Protestors at Elizabeth Edwards’ Funeral
Choosing to fight fire with fire, dozens of protestors circled the church where Elizabeth Edwards’ funeral was held on Saturday. What were they protesting? Other protestors.
Westboro Baptist Church to Protest at Elizabeth Edwards’ Funeral
Westboro Baptist Church–making heartbreaking situations even more heartbreaking.
Update: Bay Area Transit Cop Gets 2 Years in Passenger Shooting Death
Update (5 p.m. EST): A Los Angeles judge sentenced a 28-year-old former Oakland, Calif.-area transit policeman to two years in prison for the shooting death of an unarmed passenger he killed while trying to subdue him in the …
Watch: French Students Protest Burqa Ban With High Heels, Mini-Shorts
Two French students have discovered a creative way to protest against the burqa ban in France — walking around the streets of Paris in a niqab, high heels and mini-shorts. (via Telegraph)
Perfume Protest: Teens Storm ‘Toxic’ Abercrombie & Fitch
Ridiculous teen franchise finally protested for being ridiculous? Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
Digg Users Lash Out At New Format, Join Forces with Reddit
Social news site Digg is in a bit of trouble with its users.