Archive for May, 2015

German police took off their helmets and marched in solidarity with anti-austerity protestors

German police march in solidarity with anti-austerity protesters

On May 19th, thousands of protesters marched against austerity and ‘crony capitalism’. Protesters peacefully filled the city center of continental Europe’s biggest financial hub in their protest against the dominance of banks and what they perceive to be untamed crony capitalism. However, in a rare show of solidarity, German police removed their helmets and marched in support alongside the protesters.[Read More…]

Virginia police officer this the headlines for assisting stranded motorist

Virginia police officer this the headlines for assisting stranded motorist

Police officers who go above and beyond the call of duty to assist people barely get a look in or a mention when it comes to media exposure. This is because hardly a day goes by when you do not hear of US cops committing some of the most horrendous crimes. Whether it is beating up a pregnant woman, shooting[Read More…]

David Cameron: The government should interfere more in people’s lives

David Cameron: The government should interfere more in people’s lives

The government should interfere more in people’s lives, according to the British prime minister David Cameron. He announced that Britain is “too passively tolerant” and should not be allowing people to go about their lives as they please. In order to crack down on terrorism, or  minority “extremist” views that differed from Britain’s consensus, the government needs to get a[Read More…]

Teachers sent on training courses to spot terrorist leanings in schoolchildren

Teachers sent on training courses to spot terrorist leanings in schoolchildren

Teachers will be sent on formal training courses designed to “spot the signs of radicalisation in young people” it has been revealed. The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is launching the seminars designed to report and monitor young schoolchildren suspected of having terrorist leanings. The seminars are aimed at both teachers and headteachers who are being encouraged to[Read More…]

Chrome app can track location of Facebook users and predict future movements

Chrome app can track location of Facebook users and predict future movements

A developer has created new software to track the real-time locations of those who use Facebook Messenger, it has been announced. This new technology means that Facebook Messenger can track your location to within a metre. The software was created by Harvard computer science and mathematics student, Aran Khanna. His app Marauders Map – named after a Harry Potter book[Read More…]