
“Istanbul’s administrative court gave a green light to demolish city’s Gezi Park, which was at the center of heated nationwide protests sparked by the decision to get rid of the park and turn it into a monument to the Ottoman Empire. The protests against the construction spread nationally since late May, growing into a larger opposition by those unhappy with Erdogan’s ‘authoritarian style of rule.’ The park has turned into a cradle of anti-government unrest, where the protests quickly became violent as police used teargas and water canon to disperse protesters. The demonstrations resulted in the death of four people and around 7,500 injured.”
http://rt.com/news/gezi-demolition-turkish-court-414/
Related posts:
Google Said to Mull Designing Chips in Threat to Intel
Bernanke backpedals, says Federal Reserve stimulus still needed
‘Anonymous’ hackers attack New Zealand Prime Minister’s website over spying bill
U.S. births hit a 30-year low
Street artist whose mock ads claimed NYPD used spy drones is busted
Tax-free zones created around 8 NY colleges under Start-Up NY
Police Arrest 60-Year-Old Woman Speaking At City Council Meeting
Turkey Said to Sign Oil Deal With Kurds, Defying Baghdad
Rangel wants women to be drafted
Draft Senate resolution allows Obama 90 days for Syria military campaign
David Miranda: I was treated like a threat to the United Kingdom
Chinese Leadership Announces New Focus on Green Energy
Thriving UK Housing Market Creates 77,894 More 'Millionaires' Last Year
Michael Hastings Cremated, Family Never Requested; Wife Hires Private Investigator
50 Cent forgot he had a stash of Bitcoin now worth $8m