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England's 2019 WC win shows how diversity can be used in positive way in s
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Former England spinner Monty Panesar on Tuesday said that the 2019 World Cup-winning campaign of the Three Lions is a perfect example of how diversity can be used in a positive manner in sports.
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Hong Kong police officer reprimanded for chanting "I can't breathe" during
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Hong Kong, June 14 (ANI): The anti-racism protests triggered by the George Floyd death in the United States has gripped Hong Kong as well. However, the Hong Kong government and mainland China are taking stern action against officials supporting the "Black Lives Matter".
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Protesters set ablaze cafe in Atlanta where Brooks was shot dead
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Atlanta [US], June 14 (ANI): The anti-racism protesters in the Atlanta city of the southeastern city of Georgia have set ablaze the cafe where Rayshard Brooks, a 27-years-old African-American man, was shot dead by a police officer.
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US Secret Service admits of agency employee using pepper spray on anti-rac
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Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): The US Secret Service on Saturday (local time) has reported that an agency employee used pepper spray on the anti-racism protesters on June 1 to clear the Lafayette Square ahead of President Donald Trump's photo-op at a local church.
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Paris police detain 26 people during unsanctioned BLM protest
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Paris [France], June 14 (Sputnik/ANI): The French police have detained 26 people who participated in an uncoordinated protest against racism and police brutality in Paris on Saturday, the Police Prefecture said.
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Trump postpones campaign rally in Tulsa to June 20
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Washington DC [USA], June 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has postponed his campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was earlier scheduled for June 19 (Juneteenth), a holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. It will now be held on June 20.
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ECB to bring meaningful and long-term change to address racism
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London [UK], June 13 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday said that cricket is not immune to racism and they are committed to delivering "meaningful and long-term change".
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UN Panel demands US take immediate reforms to eliminate structural racism
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Washington D.C. [US], June 12 (Sputnik/ANI): The US government should implement immediate reforms to eliminate structural discrimination by police, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said in a statement on Friday.
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The Daily Show comedians beg Canada to invade 'failed state' America
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Washington [USA], June 12 (ANI): Trevor Noah's 'The Daily Show' on Friday proposed a solution to the rampant ills prevailing in the US and appealed to Canada to 'invade' the country.
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West Bengal suspends two at Bardhaman school after book terms dark-skinned
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Bardhaman (West Bengal) [India], June 12 (ANI): West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has taken cognizance of an issue related to racial stereotyping in Bardhaman Municipal Girls High School and suspended two school officials in the case.
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Looking at ways to educate rather than focusing on negatives: Darren Sammy
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New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): West Indies player Darren Sammy on Thursday said that he had an 'interesting conversation' with 'one of the guys' and both are now looking at ways to educate people regarding racism rather than focusing on the negatives.
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Awareness, education can help lessen racism in society: Sunil Chhetri
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New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri on Thursday said racism hurts him and stressed that spreading awareness and educating people over the issue can help lessen racism in the society.
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