Zurich Demonstrates against Racism
More than 10,000 people marched through Zurich on Saturday to demonstrate against racism, while a smaller leftist group apart from the main protest threw objects at police as the march was winding down.
IOC: Athletes Can Protest Racism in Dignified Way
The International Olympic Committee will consult with athletes before making a ruling on whether medal winners will be allowed to kneel on the podium as an anti-racist gesture.
UN chief urges global fight against racism
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged a global fight against racism and discrimination following what he called the “murderous act of police brutality”.
Johnson: We Won’t Ignore Anger over Racial Injustice
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged the “cold reality” behind angry protests against racial injustice.
Protests against racism spreading in US
The protests following George Floyd's death are spreading in the world and more than 650 cities and towns across the US.
EU leaders concerned about US police action
EU leaders expressed concern about US police action linked to the extrajudicial killing of African-American George Floyd by the police.
Lewis Hamilton, Michael Jordan respect George Floyd’s memory
Not for the first time in recent days, members of the sports world – notably NBA great Michael Jordan and Formula One star Lewis Hamilton – are paying respects to George Floyd's memory.
Iowa woman ran over girl she thought was Mexican
TEHRAN (Iran News) – An Iowa resident woman struck a teenage girl earlier this month because she believed the girl was Mexican, according to officials. Nicole Franklin, 42, told police that she had intentionally run over Natalia Miranda, 14, on December 9 “because she looked Mexican.” Speaking to reporters on Friday, Clive Police Chief Mike […]
Trump tweets racist attacks at Democratic congresswomen: report
US President Donald Trump, who has a long history of making racist remarks, once again used racist language on Sun. to attack progressive Democratic congresswomen, falsely implying they weren't natural-born American citizens.
South Africans Unite against Islamophobia, Racism
South Africans of different faiths on Monday condemned rising incidents of Islamophobia and racism globally in the wake of the recent attacks on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.