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FILE: Demonstrators protest the shooting of Laquan McDonald along the Magnificent Mile 27 November, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Picture: AFP.

Ferguson protests over michael brown killing

'Black Lives Matter' to protest at Mall of America again despite warning

By Reuters

Last year, just before Christmas, 'Black Lives Matter' protesters shut down part of the Mall of America.

  • FILE: The shooting came 10 days after St. Louis was flooded with protesters marking the anniversary of the killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. Picture: AFP.

    More racial unrest in St. Louis after police kill black suspect

    Police fatally shot a black teenager on Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at them.

    2464 days ago
  • 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.

    2470 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.

    2472 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.

    2473 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.

    2473 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.

    2474 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.

    Shots fired in Ferguson amid standoff between police, protesters

    Anniversary memorials for Michael Brown begun with a quiet march but the scene later changed dramatically.

    2474 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.

    2477 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.

    2500 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.

    2576 days ago
  • FILE: US President Bararck Obama gestures while making a statement at the White House in Washington, DC, on 2 April, 2015 after a deal was reached on Iran's nuclear program. Picture: AFP

    Obama urges 'soul searching' after Baltimore riots

    Obama said it was important for police to recognise that some have a problem in how they deal with criminals.

    2577 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.

    2624 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.

    2625 days ago
  • 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.

    Protests slow in New York after funeral for slain black man

    Streets of New York were mostly quiet after three nights of demonstrations against police violence.

    2720 days ago
  • Protesters interrupt Black Friday in Seattle. Picture: Twitter @KOINNews.

    St Louis-area mall closes on Black Friday

    Demonstrators shut down a shopping mall near Ferguson at the start of the holiday shopping season on Friday.

    2728 days ago
  • Members of the Missouri National Guard stand on patrol on West Florissant Avenue on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Ferguson quiet after unrest

    St. Louis police said three people were arrested at a protest near City Hall on Wednesday.

    2730 days ago
  • FILE: Police make an arrest as protests engulf Ferguson on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Two FBI agents shot at house near Ferguson unrest

    One agent was shot in the shoulder and the other was shot in the leg while assisting local police.

    2731 days ago
  • FILE: Firefighters work to put out a fire at a business after protesters burned buildings in protest against the Grand Jury decision not to indict a white police officer in the shooting of black male, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: EPA.

    Protests erupt across the US in support of Ferguson

    Officer Darren Wilson has broken his silence and said he shot Michael Brown in self defence.

    2731 days ago
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