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Members of the Missouri National Guard stand on patrol on West Florissant Avenue on 26 November 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

Ferguson

US Justice Dept sues Ferguson to force police reforms

By Reuters

The St. Louis suburb said it wanted to change an agreement with the federal government.

  • FILE: Multiple shootings interrupt demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, A gunman exchanged fire with police. That man was hospitalised in critical condition. The officers were not hurt. Picture: Screengrab/CNN

    State of emergency in Ferguson extended

    Protests since Monday have been mostly peaceful, and there were no arrests on Tuesday evening.

    2556 days ago
  • A screengrab showing people running for cover in Ferguson following gun shots fired at police during the one year anniversary of slain teenager, Michael Brown.

    Ferguson video shows suspect with a gun

    Police say the video shows Tyrone Harris drawing a pistol from his pants.

    2558 days ago
  • FILE: Tear gas reigns down on a woman kneeling in the street with her hands in the air after a demonstration over the killing of teenager Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer on August 17, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Overnight protests rock Ferguson

    Authorities in Ferguson have declared a state of emergency following violent protests.

    2559 days ago
  • Multiple shootings interrupt demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, A gunman exchanged fire with police. That man was hospitalised in critical condition. The officers were not hurt

    State of emergency declared in Ferguson

    The emergency order was issued after officers shot & wounded an 18-year-old man in an exchange of gunfire.

    2559 days ago
  • Police guard a strip mall along West Florrisant Street after a store was looted during a demonstration to mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown on 9 August, 2015 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP

    Man shot in Ferguson was 'Michael Brown's friend'

    An 18-year-old friend of the late Michael Brown is recovering in hospital after being shot.

    2560 days ago
  • Multiple shootings interrupt demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, A gunman exchanged fire with police. That man was hospitalised in critical condition. The officers were not hurt.

    Gunfire at Ferguson protests

    There have been multiple shootings at demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, on the anniversary of the killing of black teenager Michael Brown. A gunman exchanged fire with officers and was wounded in the incident.

    2560 days ago
  • Demonstrators protest Michael Brown's murder August 16, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Ferguson braces for protests on anniversary of Michael Brown shooting

    A year ago the police shooting of an unarmed black teen thrust Ferguson into the international spotlight.

    2563 days ago
  • Police make an arrest as protests engulf Ferguson on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Over 2,000 Missouri national guardsmen are being deployed a day after demonstrators caused extensive damage in Ferguson and surrounding areas. Picture: AFP.

    Survey: Black Americans treated less fairly in 2015 than 2007

    The survey comes at a tense time between US law enforcement and the communities in which they operate in.

    2565 days ago
  • Police make an arrest as protests engulf Ferguson on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Over 2,000 Missouri national guardsmen are being deployed a day after demonstrators caused extensive damage in Ferguson and surrounding areas. Picture: AFP.

    Chicago art exhibit stirs controversy with Ferguson replica

    A Chicago art exhibit stirred controversy with a life-size silicone replica of slain Michael Brown.

    2586 days ago
  • FILE: New York City police arrested more than 60 people as protesters roved in separate groups through Manhattan. Picture: AFP

    Marchers protest police violence in Baltimore, New York

    New York City police arrested more than 60 people as protesters roved in separate groups through Manhattan.

    2662 days ago
  • A screengrab footage shows a black man fleeing the traffic stop after being pulled over by police officer before being gunned down moments later.

    Hundreds mourn black US man shot by police

    Walter Scott’s body was carried in a flag-draped casket past a crowd where the shooting happened.

    2680 days ago
  • Members of the Missouri National Guard stand on patrol on West Florissant Avenue on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Manhunt continues for Ferguson police shooter

    The hunt continues for the gunman who shot two police officers in Ferguson, Missouri during a protest.

    2709 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Missouri National Guard stand on patrol on West Florissant Avenue on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Ferguson police hunt for shooting suspects

    The officers were shot and wounded during a demonstration in the St. Louis suburb.

    2710 days ago
  • Protesters face a line of riot police in Ferguson, Missouri, on 24 November 2014. According to St Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, the Grand jury decided that Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson will not be charged in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. Picture: EPA.

    Two policemen shot outside Ferguson police dept

    Several dozen protesters had gathered in front of the Ferguson police department earlier on Wednesday night.

    2711 days ago
  • FILE: Demonstrators walk together during a protest on 3 December 2014 in New York. Protests began after a Grand Jury decided to not indict officer Daniel Pantaleo. Picture: AFP.

    NY protesters reject plea for hiatus despite police slayings

    Protesters defied the mayor's demand that they suspend their rallies until the funerals of slain officers.

    2789 days ago
  • Protesters congregate at the Alameda County Court House during a 'Millions March' demonstration protesting the killing of unarmed black men by police on 13 December 2014 in Oakland, California. Picture: AFP.

    Thousands protest police killings across US

    Organisers said the marches were among the largest in the recent wave of protests against the killings.

    2799 days ago
  • FILE:  Fred Scott joins other demonstrators protesting the killing of teenager Michael Brown on 20 August, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP

    US racial crimes march underway tomorrow

    The organised protest comes after weeks of anger over the lack of charges in two high profile cases.

    2801 days ago
  • Danielle Bowler.

    Everything old can be made new again

    Reality needs to reflect that black lives are valuable beyond constitutions, speeches and democratic ideals.

    2804 days ago
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