The chaotic situation in Ferguson, Missouri remains far from over. US police and National Guard troops are confronting protesters angered by the police killing of an unarmed black teen. They're firing tear gas and stun grenades to hold back the crowd. Scuffles broke out after National Guard troops backed by armored vehicles formed lines in front of the protesters. Several people have been arrested. Streets leading to the town’s main square are being blocked by armored trucks. The protesters are demanding justice for 18-year-old Michael Brown who was shot dead by a white police officer identified as Darren Wilson. They're also outraged by the heavy-handed response by police who have fired rubber bullets at protesters in the past few days. Meanwhile, large demonstrations are taking place in solidarity with the Ferguson protesters in New York City and Atlanta, Georgia.
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