Occupy Central protests surge as Hong Kong rallies grow
Hong Kong activists launch an accelerated civil disobedience effort outside government headquarters, amplifying pressure over voting reforms. Police have arrested dozens of student demonstrators as Occupy Central joins the earlier street occupation and aims to paralyze central districts.
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Lavrov Attacks West at UN Over Ukraine Crisis
At the United Nations General Assembly Sergey Lavrov scorched the West and NATO accusing them of clinging to a Cold War frame. He defended Russia’s Crimea annexation and warned sanctions would not force Moscow to bend, while portraying Kyiv as an occupied neutral link between blocs.
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U.S
Syria rebels fret as coalition air strikes deepen anger
Rebels across Aleppo and Idlib protest amid civilian deaths and claims Washington coordinates with Damascus. The Free Syrian Army welcomes some action, but many factions see U.S. strikes as aiding Assad while Nusra Front targets are hit. Dempsey warns civilian casualties may occur.
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Escape at Woodland Hills Youth Center prompts security critique
In Nashville, 13 youths escaped from Woodland Hills Youth Development Center despite recent security upgrades. A guard was overpowered and a gate opened from a broken guardhouse window. all but one were recaptured within hours. One teenage escapee remained at large.
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Tennessee
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Browns unmoved by Ferguson police chief apology
The parents of Michael Brown said they were unmoved by Ferguson chief Tom Jacksons apology after their unarmed sons death. They want Officer Darren Wilson charged with murder and support protests and calls for accountability.
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