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Demonstrations in several countries against racism, police brutality in so
Updated : 5 years, 9 months 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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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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15,000 agitators gather for anti-racism rally in Sydney as ban on protest
Updated : 5 years, 9 months 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
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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
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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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'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism
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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
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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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'The time to take action is now': Nick Jonas calls out racism, bigotry pos
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Calling out, racism, bigotry, and exclusion, singer Nick Jonas on Thursday said "the time to take action is NOW" and revealed that he and his actor wife donated to organisations working for equal rights in the United States.
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Deep-seated grievances in US must be addressed: UN over George Floyd's dea
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Geneva [Switzerland], June 4 (ANI): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday called on the US administration to condemn racism unequivocally and truly address inequalities.
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'Sport has power to change the world': CWI releases statement on racism
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
St John's [Antigua], June 3 (ANI): "Sport has the power to change the world," said Cricket West Indies (CWI) as the cricketing body released a statement of its own on racism.
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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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Cesar Azpilicueta calls for eradication of racism
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 3 (ANI): Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta on Tuesday called for the eradication of racism from society as he, along with his teammates, showed support for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement ahead of their training session.
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