Police Turn Up Volume for GOP Convention
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Forget the megaphones. Police will have a much more high-tech &#151; and louder &#151; option to make themselves heard over the din of Manhattan traffic and noisy protesters outside the Republican National Convention.
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(World News) New York, Aug 24 : As the countdown for next week&#39;s four-day Republican Party National Convention begins, the New York City police prepare to tackle tens of thousands of anti-Bush protestors who plan to swamp the city at the time.
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The F.B.I. has been questioning demonstrators in an effort to forestall violent protests at the Republican National Convention.
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The Republican National Convention is in town. There&#39;s a lot of protesters here. It feels just like the &#39;60s. The air is full of the aroma of tear gas and weed.
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Activists are using the Internet to arrange housing for out-of-towners during the Republican National Convention in NYC, organize a mass-flash of underwear emblazoned with anti-Bush messages and tell protesters what to say if they're arrested ("I am going to remain silent. I would like to speak with a lawyer.").
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New York authorities are turning central Manhattan into an armed security fortress for the four-day Republican National Convention that opens next Monday to nominate President George W. Bush for a second four-year term.
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The Democrats have come to town to prick rhetorical balloons at the Republican National Convention. The party set up its counter-convention headquarters, also known as a rapid-response operation or war room
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Republicans sang the city's praises to thousands of delegates at Monday's opening of the national convention that will nominate President Bush for another term.
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NEW YORK  - It didn't take long for  prominent Republicans to take their shots at the entertainment  industry as party members gathered in Madison Square Garden for  the opening night of the GOP's four-day presidential nominating  convention Monday.
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NEW YORK - Since Monday, dozens of the nation&#39;s top Republicans have stepped to the podium at the party convention and explained why they feel their presidential nominee should continue to lead the nation.
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In delivering its message this week, the GOP elephant so far has been something of a one-trick pony. On Monday, the prime-time speakers at the Republican National Convention spoke about terrorism.
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Federal agents and city police are keeping tabs on people they say might try to cause trouble at the Republican National Convention, questioning activists, making unannounced visits and monitoring Web sites and meetings.
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Note to delegates and other convention attendees: Leave your guns at home. As New York increases security for the Republican National Convention, the event&#39;s organizers are making sure nothing&#39;s left unsaid.
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Today, US Republicans are gathering in Madison Square Garden, the famed New York sports arena, where they will hold their national convention and formally put forward
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Threats from dissident republicans have forced police in Northern Ireland to deploy vehicle checkpoints to prevent a new terrorist bombing campaign and put an end to hopes of a historic British royal visit to the Irish Republic this year
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With the Republican National Convention less than two weeks away, federal agents and city police are keeping tabs on activists and others they believe might try to cause trouble. They are making unannounced visits to people's homes, conducting interviews and monitoring Web sites and meetings.
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On the heels of the Republican National Convention, New York City is being invaded by comedians. "I'll have more protesters," Drew Carey told The Associated Press by phone Wednesday. "But I doubt there'll be any extra police."