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Kenyans Protest 'Greedy Pig' Politicians

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:42:00 -0700

Not ones to mince a message, Kenyan activists unleased pigs to protest a move by politicians to nearly double their salaries just months after election. Some 250 protesters clashed with cops who used water cannons and tear gas on them in downtown Nairobi before chasing down the oinkers. At least ten demonstrators were busted.

Spain: Violent Protests as Unemployment Hits Record High of 27 Percent

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:29:00 -0700

It started as a peaceful protest but ended in violent clashes with police after Spain announced the worst unemployment figures since records began. People took to the streets of Madrid after it was announced over a quarter of the workforce is now jobless. The violence erupted after around 1,000 demonstrators attempted to push down the police barriers between them and parliament as they called for the government to step down. Over 1,400 police were deployed to the protest which ended in 15 arrests and 14 injured officers. On Friday, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is expected to announce further reforms to tackle Spain's deficit. Report by Lisa Hartle.

Raw Video: Paris Streets Erupt as France OKs Same-Sex Marriage

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:28:00 -0700

Paris protesters clashed with riot police after the French parliament passed a historic, controversial law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children. Applause erupted in the National Assembly when the bill passed 331 to 225, but protesters were already massed outside.

'Casserole Protesters' Turn Up Heat in Venezuela

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:45:00 -0700

Many Venezuelans are still in a slow boil over the presidential election and declaration that Nicolas Maduro is the winner. So they let their displeasure known again during the Caracas fireworks hailing Maduro's win by banging their pots and pans throughout the hoopla. The so-called cacerolazo, or casserole, protesters backing opposition candidate Enrique Capriles Radonski aim to keep stirring the pot.

India's Rape Crisis Reaches Boiling Point in Delhi

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:25:00 -0700

Protesters took to the streets of New Delhi on Saturday, demanding justice for the brutal rape of a 5-year-old girl. Angry crowds demonstrated outside police headquarters, clashing with police in a show of frustration with a legal system many accuse of inherently elitist and prejudiced.

Raw Video: Egyptian Islamists Shoot at Anti-Morsi Protesters During Clashes

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:25:00 -0700

WARNING: Graphic Content. Clashes broke out on Friday afternoon following an Islamist protest against the judiciary at Cairo's High Court. The demonstration was called for by the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party and other Islamist forces. Violent clashes broke out between the Islamist protesters and unknown opponents, largely consisting of an exchange of rock throwing. Ahram Online did, however, capture footage of two men on the Islamists side using firearms. Police eventually intervened in the clashes. Footage shows the police talking with protesters on the Islamist side of the clashes, and firing towards their opponents. The video also shows at least two men who were caught by the Islamist protesters and severely beaten in full view of the police.

Anti-Thatcher Protesters Turn Their Backs on Funeral Procession

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:37:00 -0700

Amid all the pomp, ceremony and security of Baroness Margaret Thatcher's funeral, there were those who were there to protest against the divisive former Prime Minister. The high police presence at this $15 million ceremony deterred many demonstrators from going, but a few still went, turning their backs on the procession as it passed. The former Conservative party leader is seen by her critics as responsible for growing inequality and the closure of large swathes of the country's industrial base. Demonstrators here said the current Conservative government was using the funeral to boost their popularity.

Venezuela Accuses US of Plotting Post-Election Coup

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:13:00 -0700

Venezuelan President-elect Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States and opposition of planning a coup against him after seven government supporters were killed and 60 people were injured in clashes after the election. Venezuela's National Electoral Council has certified Maduro's victory, but opposition candidate Henrique Capriles is refusing to accept the results. The Venezuelan opposition says it has collected more than 3,200 reports of problems and campaign violations that could have swayed the vote, but the Union of South American Nations said Sunday's election was free and fair. Several Latin American nations have already congratulated Maduro on his victory including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba and Nicaragua. Democracy Now! goes to Caracas to speak to Alex Main of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. He served as an election monitor in Venezuela.

Funeral Held for Former British PM Margaret Thatcher

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:23:00 -0700

Thousands of people line the streets of London to both pay respect and protest as Margaret Thatcher's funeral takes place.

Venezuela Erupting in Deadly Election Fury

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:10:00 -0700

Violence appears to be growing in Venezuela as an increasing number of protesters hit the streets to challenge the presidential election results. Opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonskiare and his supporters are demanding a recount, while declared winner Nicolas Madura is accusing the US of sparking the violence. At least seven protesters have been killed, according to the government.

Chile: Student Protests Turn into Violent Street Battles

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:42:00 -0700

Violent protests in Chile as students battle police using molotov cocktails and stones while officers fought back with water cannon and tear gas. Report by Ashley Fudge.

Ding Dong! Wizard of Oz Song Hits Pop Charts After Margaret Thatcher's Death

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:28:00 -0700

Margaret Thatcher was arguably the most divisive political figure of our time. Revered by some, hated by many, her death on Monday sparked an unofficial campaign to get 1939 Wizard of Oz song "Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead" into the charts. It's set to end the week at number three, but will the BBC play it in its official chart rundown?

Egypt's Poor Say Bread Subsidy Changes Could Mean Starvation

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:14:00 -0700

Egyptians are protesting the government's plans to implement a new subsidy system that will subsidize bread rather than the flour used to make it. Many bakers worry they won't be paid enough, while Egypt's poor fear the subsidized bread, which for many can be the difference between life and death, may disappear.

Raw Video: Topless Protesters Flash Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:51:00 -0700

Who knew breasts could be so threatening? Topless protesters with anti-Vladimir Putin slogans painted on their bodies and shouting "Putin is a dictator" galvanized a room full of hulking body guards as they flashed the Russian leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel while the two toured an industrial fair in Hanover, Germany.

Violent Clashes Turn Chilean Capital into 'War Zone'

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:59:00 -0700

The streets of Chile's capital, Santiago, resembled a war zone in the early hours of Saturday as demonstrators clashed with police through the night after marking the "Day of the Young Combatant." Protesters launched missiles at police and set fire to armored police vehicles using Molotov cocktails, transforming some streets into what resembled a fiery inferno. Police responded with tear gas and deployed a water cannon in a bid to disperse the protesters. Dozens of students were detained in the clashes which began on Friday afternoon. A number of social organizations in Chile recognize March 29 as the "Day of the Young Combatant" in memory of two young brothers, Rafael and Eduardo Vergara Toledo. The two were killed by police in a 1985 demonstration against the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship. Violent street protests are a common occurrence in Chile.

Thousands March Against Chicago School Closures

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:48:00 -0700

Thousands of teachers in the third-largest US city of Chicago are protesting against plans to shut down schools in poor neighborhoods. The city's council said the closures are needed to plug a $1bn dollar budget gap. Critics of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, however, said he is targeting schools with mostly low-income and minority students. Al Jazeera's Diane Eastabrook reports from Chicago.

Developer Defies Protests, Removes Part of Berlin Wall

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:15:00 -0700

Part of one of the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall has been removed by a developer building a luxury apartment complex. The predawn operation stunned protestors who have been fighting to preserve the mural-covered East Side Gallery, a key part of the city's Cold War heritage.

Anger, Protests as Cyprus Bailout Deal Creates Uncertain Future

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:59:00 -0700

Banks in Cyprus remain closed despite a bailout deal the country's newly elected government signed with international creditors. Protests have followed the agreement which called for Popular Bank, the country's second biggest bank, to be closed down and the imposition of austerity measures. At the biggest lender, Bank of Cyprus, the chairman has handed in his resignation and the head office is being occupied by the bank staff. Al Jazeera's Simon McGregor Wood reports from the capital, Nicosia.

Japanese Anti-Nuclear Protests on Second Anniversary of Fukushima Disaster

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:48:00 -0700

Japan stands at a crossroads over its reliance on nuclear power as the country marks the second anniversary of one of the world's worst atomic disasters. On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami that struck Japan's northeast coast, killing more than 20,000 and leaving at least 150,000 homeless. The twin disasters also triggered a meltdown at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, stranding more than 315,000 evacuees. Japan responded by halting nearly all nuclear-related projects. But two of the Fukushima nuclear power complex's existing reactors are now operational again, and construction has resumed at the Oma Nuclear Power Plant. Over the weekend, thousands of Japanese marched in opposition to nuclear power. DNow! is joined from Kyoto by Aileen Mioko Smith, executive director of Green Action.

Egyptian Police Strike in Protest Against Protests

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:07:00 -0800

Police officers in several Egyptian cities have been on strike, protesting that they are not adequately equipped to deal with the unrest that's been sweeping the country. They gathered outside police stations, demanding more officers and arms to cope with daily demonstrations and to protect police buildings from attack. "We want the interior minister to be dismissed and weapons for our officers. This morning one of our colleagues was attacked and robbed while wearing a uniform. How can this happen? A policeman is supposed to protect people! Yet he got beaten and robbed!" said one officer. In Port Said the army has replaced police on the streets. In several cities officers have refused to protect the Muslim Brotherhood saying they do not want to favour any particular faction. Euronews' correspondent in Egypt, Mohammed Shaikhibrahim, said from the scene of one demonstration: "With police stations in several cities under frequent attack and with an almost total absence of security on Egyptian streets, police officers are breaking their silence demanding more power to protect themselves first, so that they can then protect the people."

China: Sichuan Official Vows to Continue Crackdown on Tibetan Immolations

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:49:00 -0800

A Sichuan official said on Thursday authorities there will continue to crack down on Tibetan self-immolation protests. Addressing the National People's Congress in Beijing, Zhang Dongsheng continued to blame the protests on Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. "Aba Prefecture has been cracking down on it, in accordance with the law. You just asked why these things are still happening. It is of course because our struggle with the Dalai Clique is long-term and fierce," said the deputy director. More than 100 Tibetans have self-immolated since 2009. Supporters say they are desperate responses to the Chinese regime's suppression of their culture and religion.

Raw Video: Egypt Activist's Funeral Descends into Violence

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:19:00 -0800

A funeral march in Tahrir for slain activist Mohamed el Shifae turned into clashes during which police fired tear gas at the procession. Mohamed el Shifae was killed on 29 January after participating in protests. His family spent one month searching for him before they found him at a morgue. The family holds President Mohamed Morsi and the police responsible. The funeral was attended by many activists and revolutionaries, who carried the coffin around Tahrir before placing it in a car to leave Tahrir. As it was leaving it neared an area where there were already light clashes taking placed. Dozens of those in the funeral procession appealed for a pause in the clashes to allow the vehicle to pass. Shortly afterwards rocks were thrown from both sides and police fired tear gas towards the funeral march. Video by Simon Hanna for Ahram Online.

Raw Video: Hundreds Hurt as Egypt Army Intervenes in Clash

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:44:00 -0800

At least two people were killed and 400 injured when the Egyptian military intervened in clashes between protesters and police in Port Said. It's yet another sign of the increasing violence that continues to rock the nation two years after the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak.

Harlem Shake Spreads to Egypt: 'More Fun than Beatings'

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:59:00 -0800

The Harlem Shake has taken the internet by storm in the United States. Now the viral craze is becoming the latest weapon of political protest, as demonstrated by opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi outside the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Cairo.

Rights Group Slams Morsi's Protest Law

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:18:00 -0800

Human Rights Watch strongly criticized a new protest law beingconsidered by the Shura Council, Egypt's temporary legislative body.It would ban protesters from holding demonstrations near government buildings and allow the police to disperse protests with force. In aletter to the president, the organization described the new law as a setback to human rights. BBC Arabic reports.

West Bank: Tensions Rise Following Palestinian Prisoner's Funeral

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:36:00 -0800

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are burying a man who died in an Israeli jail. Israel says Arafat Jaradat died of a heart attack, but the Palestinian Authority says the autopsy report showed that he was tortured. His death has sparked days of protests in the occupied territories, including hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports from Jaradat's hometown, Sair, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

Bangladesh: Protesters Killed in Uproar Over War Crimes Trial

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:55:00 -0800

There have been more strikes and angry demonstrations in Bangladesh. Supporters of Muslim parties are protesting against moves to execute their leaders for war crimes committed during the 1971 civil war. The trial has split opinions over justice and religion in the south Asian nation.

Egypt: Massive Protests in Port Said on Sixth Day of Strike

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:30:00 -0800

Protesters in the coastal city of Port Said held anti-government demonstrations titled "Friday of Apology" and chanted slogans against the Muslim Brotherhood. This is in response to recent clashes with the police that left over 40 people dead. Many residents of the city have participating in a general strike for the past week and some have threatened to disrupt the country's upcoming elections. BBC Arabic reports.

'A Nation Under Occupation': Bahrain's Forgotten Uprising, Two Years On

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:33:00 -0800

Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous describes his recent trip to Bahrain, where the Sunni monarchy continues its crackdown on a two-year old uprising. Since February 2011, at least 87 people have died at the hands of US-backed forces. While talks are taking place this week between the Bahraini government and opposition groups, several of Bahrain's leading human rights defenders remain imprisoned. "Bahrain had the feeling of a country under occupation," Kouddous says of his visit. "There was helmeted riot police in full armor, wielding shotguns, tear gas, sound grenades; deployed around villages outside of the helicopters; there were helicopters buzzing overhead conducting surveillance... Many people from the opposition movement lament that they have been forsaken by the international community and forgotten by the world's media for this uprising that doesn't get a lot of attention."

I'm Off, Says Borisov: Bulgarian Government Quits Amid Violent Protests

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:54:00 -0800

Bulgaria's government has resigned amid growing public violence over high energy prices and a low standard of living. Prime Minister Boiko Borisov had tried to calm nationwide street protests. He had sacked his finance minister and promised to cut the cost of electricity which is one of the major complaints from Bulgarians who earn, on average, just over 400 euros a month. But that did nothing to deflect the anger and he resigned to parliament. Borisov said he will not participate in a government under which police beat people. There were ferocious clashes between riot squads and protesters; at least 25 demonstrators had to have hospital treatment. Even though Bulgaria's austerity measures appeared relatively tame compared to others elsewhere in Europe, nearly 12 per cent of the workforce are jobless, and frustrations boiled over when heating bills went up during the winter. There is a chance that elections scheduled for July could be brought forward.

Smash Cameras, Win Points: 'Camover' Players Wreak Havoc in Berlin

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:37:00 -0800

An anarchist group is threatening a major rally in Berlin on Saturday against what it sees as a massive expansion of CCTV cameras in Germany. The movement's opposition turned from words to action long ago - with it becoming notorious for trashing street cameras all across the country.

Suicides, Protests Force Spain Parliament to Debate Eviction Law

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:01:00 -0800

The Spanish parliament has bowed to public pressure and agreed to debate a citizens' motion that would protect indebted homeowners from eviction. Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards are behind on their mortgage payments due to the country's debt crisis. Outside parliament on Tuesday evening, protesters shouted: "It's not eviction, it's murder," after several suicides were linked to families being forced out of their homes. Parliament agreed to suspend foreclosures for two years in November, but the government has so far resisted permanent new legislation. There were also angry scenes in the public gallery during the parliamentary vote, indicative of resentment towards current policy, which allows banks to repossess a home, while any remaining debt is still owed by the former owners. An elderly couple living on the island of Mallorca became the latest suicide case on Tuesday. They received a final eviction notice hours before parliament's partial u-turn. Local media reported that the couple had been more than 84,000 euros in debt and left a suicide note explaining they were at a loss what to do.

The Revolution Will Be Televised: Second Anniversary of the Egyptian Uprising

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The 2011 Egyptian uprising was notable not just for toppling a dictator, but also for the way protesters used the internet and social media to communicate their messages of change. On the second anniversary of the historic events that changed Egyptian history forever, Mosaic: World News from the Middle East compiles the most dramatic video moments of the revolution, as seen in almost real-time on computer screens around the world.

Raw Video: Hurled Shoe Nearly Socks Ahmadinejad

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:14:00 -0800

A protester reportedly furious at Iran's support for the Syrian government hurled a shoe at President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a mosque visit in Cairo during his Islamic summit trip, and was immediately detained. "You killed our brothers!" shouted the protester, reports the Turkish Anadolu Agency. Bodyguards immediately swarmed around Ahmadinejad. George Bush was the last famous president to duck a shoe, thrown in 2008 by an Iranian journalist who called it a "farewell kiss."

Raw Video: 'Bloody' Mexican Protesters Rally Against Bullfighting

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:46:00 -0800

Hundreds of animal rights activists covered in fake blood with spear-like banderillas apparently stuck in their backs and sides lay "dead" in front of the Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City to call for an end to bullfighting. The sport is opposed by a large majority of Mexicans, the protesters argue.

Egypt Tries to Defuse Anger After Televised Beating

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:53:00 -0800

After clashes broke out in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Egyptians were shocked by the brutal beating and killing of a 23-year-old man which was caught on live television. The actions of the police were condemned by the Interior Ministry calling it an 'isolated incident', but protestors are worried more violence will come.

Raw Video: Egypt Security Forces Strip, Beat Protester

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:49:00 -0800

A protester is apparently stripped and beaten by Egyptian security forces during today's clashes near the presidential palace in Cairo. The opposition alleges that, two years after the downfall of Mubarak, security forces continue to use tactics of brutality and intimidation.

Egypt: Opposition Fury Leads to Fresh Protests, Violence Against Government

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0800

Thousands of Egyptians have taken to Cairo's Tahrir Square to demand the overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi. Demonstrators have also carried their protest to the doors of the presidential palace. As many as 65 people have been killed in violent clashes since January 25, prompting the head of the army to declare the state is on the verge of collapse.

Mohamed Morsi Losing Control of 'Ungovernable' Egypt

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:05:00 -0800

Ongoing mass protests have led the Egyptian government to declare a state of emergency and the country's defense minister to warn of the potential "collapse of the state." Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from the city of Port Said, where thousands have filled the streets in defiance of a nighttime curfew. "[Egyptian President Mohamed] Morsi is trying to do what Mubarak did for so many years -- trying to use the police on the streets to solve his political problems," Kouddous says. "Right now, Egypt is ungovernable."

Egypt: Opposition Rejects Dialogue, Answers Curfew with Violence

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:34:00 -0800

Egypt's opposition rejects dialogue initiated by President Mohamed Morsi until he meets their conditions. Meanwhile, the three Canal cities of Ismaliya, Port Said, and Suez defy the curfew imposed by the president, as thousands of residents hold nightly protests. BBC reports on Egypt's ongoing protests.

A Nation Divided: Protests Marking Anniversary of Egypt's Revolution Turn Violent

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:44:00 -0800

Various Egyptian forces gathered in Tahrir Square and other Egyptian squares to express their dissatisfaction with the Islamist domination of political power. The people have the same demands and the same slogan since January 25th, 2011: Bread, Freedom, and Social Justice. New TV's Mona Ashmawi reports.

Iraq Army Opens Fire on Sunni Protest March in Fallujah

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:09:00 -0800

At least five people have been killed and up to 40 injured in clashes in Fallujah after Iraqi troops opened fire on Sunni protesters and worshippers, officials have said. Friday's incident is the most violent yet since Sunni demonstrators began taking to the streets in late December to challenge Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Shia-led government. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports.

Two Years On, Egyptians Still Demanding Government's Ouster

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:44:00 -0800

Two years ago, thousands of Egyptians filled Tahrir Square sparking the revolution that brought down dictator Hosni Mubarak. Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports live from a protest in Cairo marching back to Tahrir Square. "We hear many of the same chants that we heard two years ago -- bread, freedom and social justice -- and for the downfall of the regime that they see has continued two years after Mubarak's ouster," Kouddous says. "The difference between what is happening now and two years ago is there is a lot less unity and a much more polarized country."

Raw Video: Violent Protests Mark Tahrir Square Anniversary in Egypt

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:46:00 -0800

Violent protests against the rule of Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood continued across Egypt on the second anniversary of the Tahrir Square uprising, which led to the ousting of dictator Hosni Mubarak. In Cairo, police fired tear gas at protesters attempting to storm barricades outside the presidential palace, and clashes were also reported in Alexandria and Suez.

Cairo Clashes Erupt on Eve of Revolution Anniversary

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:21:00 -0800

Protestors battled riot police in Cairo once again on the eve of the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. Police used tear gas on demonstrators who accused President Mohamed Morsi of betraying the revolution's ideals. Huge protests are expected across the country on Friday.

Egypt: Black Bloc Anarchists Release Protest Promo Video

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:52:00 -0800

A new Egyptian anarchist group released its first statement on the eve of expected protests to mark the second anniversary of the start of the Egyptian Revolution. In a slick music video-style promo filmed on the Stanley Bridge in Alexandria, the Black Bloc group announced that it seeks to "liberate humans, bring down corruption and topple tyrants." It said it wanted to make an official appearance to face the "Muslim Brotherhood's tyrant regime" and its military wing -- a thinly veiled reference to tomorrow's protests -- and warned the Interior Ministry against interfering in the matter. "Toppling fascism no matter how long it takes," the video titles say. "Glory for the martyrs and victory for the revolution."

Turkish Protesters Voice Anger Over Patriot Missile Shipments

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:49:00 -0800

Turkish leftist and nationalist protesters hold demonstrations in front of the US and German embassies to voice their anger at NATO's colonial ambitions, as more Patriot Missiles are sent to Turkey. Press TV investigates.

New York Moms Rally for Gun Control

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:33:00 -0800

Chanting members of One Million Moms for Gun Control surged over the Brooklyn Bridge to protest gun violence and demand a crackdown on weapons. "It's important that Congress knows we're dedicated to this cause and we vote,” said a spokeswoman for the organization, which was founded in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Bab Al-Shams: Week-Old Palestinian Town Destroyed by Israeli Army

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:48:00 -0800

The Israeli army has demolished an ad-hoc village called Bab Al-Shams, located near Jerusalem. Over two hundred Palestinians created the temporary village and built tents and residences to prevent Israel from building settlements on what they consider to be Palestinian land. BBC Arabic reports on the destruction of the village, and how the founders of Bab Al-Shams vow to return.

Could this Cleric in a Bulletproof Box Bring Down Pakistan's Government?

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:26:00 -0800

As Pakistan's prime minister resists an order for his arrest, foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman meets Tahir ul-Qadri, the cleric who has inspired tens of thousands of people to take to the streets to demand change -- but who is accused by opponents of being a military stooge.