ContactMusic — A U2 concert in Russia on Wednesday (25Aug10) was marred by arrests after five human rights activists were detained for handing out leaflets before the show kicked... more info

ContactMusic — U2 rocker BONO had a helping hand as he recovered from his recent back injury - he received moral support from BOB GELDOF's dad.The fellow Irishmen are old pals, and... more info

NME — Amnesty International members detained despite arranging permits more info

The Mirror — U2 have been fined 18,000 euro for playing too loudly and for too long in Barcelona last year. more info

ContactMusic — U2 have been fined for practicing too loud in Spain. The 'Get On Your Boots' rockers reportedly breached noise levels, during rehearsals for their present 360... more info

Gigwise — Outside the venue in Russian capital... more info

Undercover, Australia — U2 have been fined by the city of Barcelona after rehearsing too late into the night and too loudly. more info

ContactMusic — U2 have been fined in Spain for playing too loud for too long.Barcelona officials took offence to the Irish band's rehearsals for their 360 Tour in a soccer stadium... more info

Perez Hilton — Whoops! Noise complaint! U2 was fined by the city of Barcelona this week for playing "too long and too loudly" during their 360º concert rehearsals last year. Apparently, the band went two hours over schedule with their playing and offended the deli... more info

Reuters — MOSCOW (Reuters) - Rights group Amnesty said five of its activists were detained while distributing flyers at a U2 concert in Moscow on Wednesday, which ended with a celebrated Kremlin critic joining the Irish rock stars on stage. more info