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'Pussy Riot' convicted and sentenced: Washington Russian Embassy sees protests
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About a dozen demonstrators were protesting outside the Russian Embassy in Washington as three members of the provocative punk band Pussy Riot were found guilty of hooliganism.
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Westboro Baptist Church protests outside International AIDS Conference
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Westboro Baptist Church held a protest in Mount Vernon Square outside the International AIDS Conference, but they were outnumbered by a protest against them.
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Obama on Afghanistan: Not a combat mission
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Police are bracing for another possibly violent day of demonstrations after officer clashed with protesters outside of the NATO summit in Chicago, leading to several injuries and dozens of arrests.
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G-8 Summit: Police in riot gear contain Ethiopian activists protesting in Maryland
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The flag-waving Ethiopian immigrants were protesting the rule of Meles Zenawi, who was invited to Camp David along with the heads of Benin, Ghana and Tanzania to discuss food security with G-8 leaders.
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G8 summit protests in rural Maryland
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Demonstrators are descending in rural Maryland in hopes of influencing world leaders at a global economic summit at nearby Camp David.
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Bishop O'Connell students protest firing of history teacher
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Bishop O'Connell High School history teacher John Harrison says he was unjustly fired, and that sent more than 100 students and thousands of supporters on a crusade to get him reinstated.
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DC VOTE: Six students arrested
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The arrests come one year after Mayor Vincent Gray and others were arrested for protesting for statehood.
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Clooney, congressmen to protest at Sudan embassy
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Actor George Clooney will highlight a protest planned for Friday at Sudan's embassy in Washington.
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Protesters demonstrate at Memorial Bridge
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Four protesters associated with the Free Tibet movement were taken into custody after hanging from the Memorial Bridge.
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Man arrested at Occupy D.C. site during McPherson Square sweep
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A man was arrested for disorderly conduct during a sweep Occupy D.C. encampment at McPherson Square this morning, U.S. Park Police say.
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Occupy D.C. protesters face eviction today
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Occupiers in McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza who have been camping since October have precious little time left until the National Park Service says they'll enforce a camping ban.
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Hundreds protest rate hike, service at Pepco HQs
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The protesters stated that they were angry over what they called “obscene” executive compensation, poor service, profiteering at the expense of customers and other issues.
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Abortion opponents to mark anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
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Abortion opponents are gathering in Washington for their annual rally and march to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion.
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'Occupy Congress' protesters converge on Capitol Hill
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ABC7 reporter Jay Korff is reporting live from the march and says at least one person was arrested at the Supreme Court since the march began Tuesday evening.
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14 arrested at Supreme Court
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Those who were arrested will likely be charged with illegally demonstrating at the Supreme Court.
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Guantanamo Bay rally to close D.C. streets
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Some streets in downtown Washington will be closed because of events marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay prison.
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Rat complaints prompt inspection of Occupy D.C. camp
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Health officials are expected to return to the Occupy D.C. encampment in McPherson Square later this week after there were complaints about an increase in rats in the area.
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3 of 4 Occupy DC hunger strikers end fasts
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hree of the four Occupy D.C. protesters who pledged to refuse food until Congress took action to give representation to the District have ended their fast.
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