Ethiopia: Ethiopians urge US, Britain to help curb violence

About 500 Ethiopians staged a noisy but peaceful demonstration Tuesday in front of the US State Department, demanding that Washington step up its efforts to end post-election violence in the African state. Chanting "USA, shame on you" and brandishing placards wth slogans such as "Where Do You Stand?" the crowd called for pressure on Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to halt bloodshed that has claimed dozens of lives.