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World’s First Virtual Reality Roller Coaster In Alton Towers Set To Open On 24 March Amid Protests

By Jenn Loro - Mar 22, 2016 06:53 AM EDT

Alton Towers is set to open its highly anticipated VR rollercoaster ride on 24 March called ‘Galactica’ as a major alternative ride offering since the June crash last year. Meanwhile, the theme park also reopened its main rollercoaster ride on Saturday amid protests over safety concerns.

Donald Trump News: Candidate Met Protests In New York

By Jenn Loro - Mar 21, 2016 07:40 AM EDT

New York-based activists had reportedly stormed through the streets of New York as they made their way in front of Trump’s towers. Meanwhile, the controversial presidential GOP front runner blames disruption on ‘professional agitators’

Thousands in Beirut Protest Trash Crisis

By Dustin Braden - Aug 23, 2015 03:07 PM EDT

The people of Beirut, Lebanon took to the streets to demand the government carry out one of its most basic and important duties: taking out the trash.

Oath Keepers Ratchet Up Tension in Ferguson

By Dustin Braden - Aug 11, 2015 06:41 PM EDT

As Ferguson, Missouri remains on edge and in a state of emergency as a result of the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, a potentially explosive new element has been added to the situation with the arrival of Oath Keepers, which are a far right militant group that openly carries heavy weaponry.

Jennifer Aniston Joins Protest Against Building Of 'Giga-Mansions' In Bel Air Neighborhood

By Maria Slither - Jul 15, 2015 08:49 AM EDT

Jennifer Aniston says giga-mansions in Bell-Aire disturbed their 'peace and quite.'

Uber Will Fire Its Drivers If They Attend Taxi Protests

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 15, 2015 01:48 PM EDT

Uber is tracking its drivers in China and it will fire anyone attending taxi protests, according to reports.

Jay Z And Beyonce Wired Money To Help Baltimore And Fergusson Protesters Supporting Movement In improving African-American Police Treatment

By Maria Slither - May 18, 2015 10:49 AM EDT

Jay Z and Beyonce secretly help protesters involved in the Baltimore and Fergusson protests aiming for fair police treatment towards African-Americans.

Hundreds Protest Shell Drilling with Dramatic Flotilla of Kayaks and Boats

By Dustin M Braden - May 17, 2015 10:29 AM EDT

Hundreds of people kayaked and rowed through Puget Sound to express their displeasure with Shell's decision to resume drilling in the Arctic.

Benajamin Netanyahu Meets Ethiopian Soldier whose Beating by Police Sparked Violent Protests

By Dustin M Braden - May 04, 2015 06:53 PM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with a soldier of Ethiopian descent whose assault by police officers sparked violent protests.

Protests in Baltimore Continue as People Demand Answers in Death of Freddie Gray

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 22, 2015 06:59 PM EDT

The City of Baltimore continues to be the site of protests by people demanding answers in the death of Freddie Gray, who was killed during an arrest by Baltimore Police.

Flipkart Opts Out of Airtel Zero Amid Net Neutrality Protests In India

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 14, 2015 04:20 AM EDT

Flipkart has opted out from zero-rating plans with Airtel amid controversy about net neutrality in India. The popular e-commerce company in India promised to commit to the cause of net neutrality.

Protesters Besiege Wisconsin Capitol After Black Teen Shot by White Officer

By Dustin M Braden - Mar 09, 2015 04:39 PM EDT

The State Capitol of Wisconsin continues to be the scene of protests regarding the shooting death of an unarmed youth.

Paraguayan Workers Crucify Selves in Protest of Unpaid Wages

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 07, 2015 07:30 PM EST

The government of Paraguay has said that that it will meet with protesters who have nailed themselves to crosses since early December claiming they have not been paid for their work.

Hundreds of Thousands Gather in France to Protest Charlie Hebdo Terror Attack

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 07, 2015 06:41 PM EST

Hundreds of thousands of French citizens joined together in the streets of French cities for a remarkable show of national solidarity and support for liberal values after a devastating terrorist attack on on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Despite Mayor de Blasio's Request, Protests Continue in NYC

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 24, 2014 12:35 PM EST

Despite requests from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to to suspend protests until after the funerals of two slain New York City Police Department officers, New York City saw numerous streets closed and business entrances blocked as people upset with the legal system's failure to indict police officers for excessive force resulting in death.

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