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Anti-racism protests in DC remain peaceful after Trump orders National Gua
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], June 8 (Sputnik/ANI): Protests in Washington, DC, which broke out in light of African American man George Floyd's death in police custody, remain peaceful despite US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw National Guard military reserve forces from the city, a Sputn
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30,000 people took to the streets to join 'Black Lives Matter' protests in
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Chicago [USA], June 07 (ANI): Around 30,000 people on Saturday came out on the streets of Chicago to join 'Black Lives Matter' protests, following the death of an African-American man, George Floyd, under police detention.
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Bayern Munich players wear 'Black Lives Matter' armband to support racial
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Leverkusen [Germany], June 6 (ANI): German club Bayern Munich players on Saturday wore 'Black Lives Matter' armband to show their solidarity with protests, which erupted in many parts of the world following the death of African-American George Floyd in police custody last month in the US.
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US gears up for large-scale protest against racism, Trump's approach again
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 6 (ANI): After days of continuous protests in the US demanding justice for African-American George Floyd, tens of thousands of people are set to launch a bigger demonstration on Saturday against racism and President Donald Trump's approach against the agitators.
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Trudeau kneels along with protestors demanding justice for George Floyd
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], June 6 (ANI) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (local time) kneeled to show support to the thousands of peaceful protestors demanding justice for African-American man George Floyd, whose death in police custody has sparked protests in neighbouring United State
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'Want to be a better ally for Black community': Mathew Perry stands agains
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Joining scores of other Hollywood celebrities, 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry on Saturday addressed his white privilege and expressed his wish to be a "better" ally for the African-Americans who have faced racism in the United States.
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Oprah Winfrey to host two-night town hall to address racism in America
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Washington D.C. [USA], June 5 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey will host a two-night TV town hall to address the issue of racism in America in the wake of widespread protests since the death of George Floyd, an African-American man, at the hands of police officers.
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Lewis Hamilton 'overcome with rage' following George Floyd's death
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that he has been filled with rage following the death of African-American George Floyd in the United States.
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I stand with you: Emma Watson talks of social injustice, racism
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Actor Emma Watson on Wednesday expressed support in fight against social injustice and racism, after the death of an African-American -- George Floyd -- in the United States.
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Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Dept over F
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Minnesota [USA], June 3 (ANI): The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has filed a civil rights charge against the Minneapolis Police Department in light of the death of George Floyd in police custody, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Tuesday.
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Did more work for black community than any President since Abraham Lincoln
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that his administration has done more for the African American community than any President since former United States President Abraham Lincoln. Trump also said that he helped in criminal justice reforms in the cou
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Iran slams US' response to George Floyd protests
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], June 2 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday criticised the reactions of the US administration and police to the protests that had spurred after the death of African-American man George Floyd and "asked American leaders to stand trial before international courts".
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