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At least 23 police officers injured during Black Lives Matter protests in
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], June 7 (Sputnik/ANI): At least 23 police officers were injured in past several days during ongoing protests against racism and police brutality in London sparked by George Floyd's murder in US' Minneapolis city in late May, Jo Edwards, a police superintendent, said.
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Demonstrations in several countries against racism, police brutality in so
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Berlin [Germany], June 7 (ANI): Protests took place in several European countries against racism and police brutality following the death of George Floyd in the US city of Minneapolis.
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Darren Sammy loses his cool over racist word used against him in IPL
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy lost his cool on Saturday as he learnt the meaning of the word 'Kalu,' a jibe which was directed at him during his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with SunRisers Hyderabad.
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Rachel Lindsay points to lack of diversity in 'The Bachelor' franchise
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 6 (ANI): Actor Rachel Lindsay, best known for her role in ABC's television series -- The Bachelor -- is disappointed with the franchise for their lack of diversity in casting.
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Bayern Munich players wear 'Black Lives Matter' armband to support racial
Updated : 6 years, 1 month 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 : 6 years, 1 month 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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15,000 agitators gather for anti-racism rally in Sydney as ban on protest
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Sydney [Australia], June 6 (Sputnik/ANI): At least 15,000 people gathered in Australia's Sydney as organisers of 'Black Lives Matter' rallies against racism and police brutality have won a last-minute appeal to reverse a ban on holding the event over the pandemic, media reported on Saturday.
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Sport has power to change world: Sachin Tendulkar shares ICC's video on di
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Legendary batsman and former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday shared former South Africa president Nelson Mandela's quote on how sport has the power to change the world.
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'Want to be a better ally for Black community': Mathew Perry stands agains
Updated : 6 years, 1 month 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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Michael Jordan pledges USD 100 million to fight for racial equality
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington, D.C. [US], June 6 (ANI): Basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Jordan brand on Friday pledged USD 100 million over the next 10 years to organisations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.
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'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday expressed its solidarity against racism through a short video of the 2019 men's ODI World Cup final, which was won by England and said that "cricket is nothing without diversity".
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Oprah Winfrey to host two-night town hall to address racism in America
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
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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