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UK riots: More than 1000 arrests strain legal system to the limit – The Guardian
CTV.ca UK riots: More than 1000 arrests strain legal system to the limitThe GuardianPolice struggle to assert control as riots and looting take place in Birmingham. Link to this video Courts have sat through the night to deal with criminal charges from four nights of looting and rioting in English cities. The prime minister... »
Eyewitnesses tell of London lawlessness – ABC Online
The Hindu Eyewitnesses tell of London lawlessnessABC OnlineAs police battled a third night of fiery riots in London, witnesses told of the chaos, fear and confusion gripping the British capital. The riots erupted in Tottenham on Saturday night (local time) in response to the police shooting of a man, …Violence and looting spreadsSky NewsRioting,... »
London riots: BlackBerry to help police probe Messenger looting ‘role’ – The Guardian
Globe and Mail London riots: BlackBerry to help police probe Messenger looting 'role'The GuardianBlackBerry has promised to help police investigate claims its Messenger service helped fuel and organise riots and looting in Tottenham, north London. Photograph: Lewis Whyld/PA The maker of the BlackBerry, Research in Motion, said on Monday night that …How Blackberry, not... »
London riots: August 7 as it happened – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk London riots: August 7 as it happenedTelegraph.co.ukRolling coverage of Tottenham riots and looting, which have since spread to several London boroughs. By John-Paul Ford Rojas 02:50 That's it for the live blog tonight. Our London riots live coverage will continue at sunrise. In the meantime, check our …London riots: Met promises more police... »
London police appeal for calm after Sunday riot – Xinhua
Telegraph.co.uk London police appeal for calm after Sunday riotXinhuaBEIJING, Aug. 8 (Xinhuanet) — British authorities appealed for calm Sunday, a day after rioting, looting and multiple fires tore through a deprived area of north London. Police are monitoring social networks to prevent a repeat of the violence. …London police at the ready for more... »
Egyptians guard against looting as Day 6 dawns – Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk Egyptians guard against looting as Day 6 dawnsLos Angeles TimesOfficials say thousands of Islamist inmates have escaped, but activists say the government may be trying to create panic. As unrest continues, the US Embassy tells Americans to consider leaving promptly. An Egyptian with a knife mans a makeshift …Uncertain Sunday Dawns in Cairo,... »
Fears of anarchy and looting linger as new day dawns in Egypt – CNN International
Reuters Fears of anarchy and looting linger as new day dawns in EgyptCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Cairo, Egypt (CNN) — Fear of anarchy and looting lingered in Egypt on Sunday, with many streets in the nation's capital left without security after police stopped patrolling. "It seems that every major square and every... »
OAKLAND RIOTS!!! Anger Over Oscar Grant (PHOTOS)
A peaceful march has turned to looting and rioting. The Town is in trouble. Read now… Nowcosm.com »
Continued Looting in Chile in Aftermath of Earthquake – Voice of America
Financial Times Continued Looting in Chile in Aftermath of EarthquakeVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Authorities in Chile's second-most populous city have extended a curfew in an effort to curb the looting following Saturday's deadly earthquake. The lawlessness that has plagued Concepcion since the city was badly damaged by the quake …Chile extends curfew to quell... »
Chile extends curfew to quell looting after earthquake – BBC News
CBC.ca Chile extends curfew to quell looting after earthquakeBBC NewsA curfew in Chile's second city, Concepcion, has been extended until midday (1500 GMT) as troops struggle to contain looting after the earthquake. Dozens of people were arrested after looters fought over goods and set fire to a department store. …Curfew in Chile Extended as... »