Protests flare across U.S.
Protests over the killing of George Floyd
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Virginia governor orders removal of statue of Civil War General Lee
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, responding to protests decrying racism after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis, on Thursday ordered the removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in the state’s capital city of Richmond. -
Protesters should 'highly consider' coronavirus tests, U.S. health official says
A top U.S. health official cautioned on Thursday that protests sweeping across the country could increase the spread of the novel coronavirus, particularly in cities that have struggled to control the outbreak, and that participants should "highly consider" getting tested.
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Floyd death sparks Democratic, Republican calls in U.S. Congress for action on policing
The death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody and the protests that followed have stirred both Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress to call hearings on policing and for some lawmakers to plan the unveiling of a bill on police brutality next week. -
Bail set at $1 million for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd case
A judge set bail of $1 million on Thursday for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the murder of George Floyd, a black man whose killing in police custody set off widespread protests. -
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White defendant used racial slur after shooting Ahmaud Arbery, investigator testifies
One of the white men charged in the Georgia killing of Ahmaud Arbery used a racial slur after shooting the unarmed black man, an investigator testified in court on Thursday, an explosive allegation in one of the cases roiling race relations in the United States. -
📷 Eric Miller Slideshow: Mourning for George Floyd
George Floyd's daughter Gianna, 6, arrives with her mother Roxie Washington to attend the funeral of her father. More images from the memorial -
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Twitter disables Trump campaign tribute to George Floyd due to copyright complaint
Twitter Inc has disabled U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign’s tribute video to George Floyd saying there has been a copyright complaint. -
Goldman Sachs executive's email making plea for racial equality goes viral at firm
An email by a Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) employee about his experiences of racial injustice and criticizing managers at the Wall Street bank for not supporting junior bankers from diverse backgrounds went viral at the firm this week. -
'How it's going ...' Goldman executive's email on racial inequality in America
Frederick Baba, a managing director at Goldman Sachs who is black, sent the following email to colleagues at the bank on June 2: -
Australia's most populous state files suit to stop Black Lives Matter protest
Australia’s most populous state has lodged a legal application to stop a Black Lives Matter protest occurring in Sydney, state Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Friday. -
Australians urged not to take part in Black Lives Matter protests
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged people not to attend planned Black Lives Matter protests around the country this weekend, citing the risk of spreading the coronavirus. -
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Protests against police violence sweep across small-town America
Before sundown on Thursday around 150 protesters marched down the main street in Anna, Illinois, past Bob’s Tavern, Oasis of Grace Church, Douglas Skating Rink and Casey’s General Store holding homemade signs and chanting “black lives matter.” -
'Your Pain Is My Pain': global anti-racism protests rage
Protesters around the world took to the streets again on Friday, despite coronavirus warnings, in a wave of outrage at the death of African American George Floyd in the United States and racism against minorities in their own nations. -
'We need to stand united,' climate activist Thunberg tells U.S. protesters
The U.S. struggle for racial justice after the police killing of George Floyd is part of the fight against climate change and for social justice that unites us all, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Friday. -
Citigroup closes some branches, mostly in LA and Chicago, due to George Floyd protests
Citigroup Inc said on Friday it would "proactively" close some branches and reduce hours at others in light of protests around the country in response to the death of George Floyd that have at times turned violent. -
'Black Lives Matter' giant yellow mural painted on street near White House
A massive “Black Lives Matter” mural was painted in yellow letters on a street near the White House on Friday, ahead of expected large demonstrations on Saturday to protest racism and police brutality in the United States. -
Explainer: U.S. protesters call to 'Defund the Police.' What would that look like?
Nationwide protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, the latest in a long string of high-profile slayings of black men by white officers, have featured a common rallying cry: “Defund the police.” -
Should U.S. police get free military equipment? Protests revive debate
In cities across the United States this past week, protesters have been confronted by police carrying shields and batons and hulking armored vehicles that might look to some people like a scene straight out of a war zone. -
Washington emblazons defiant 'Black Lives Matter' sign near White House
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday renamed a street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza” and had the slogan painted in huge yellow letters on the roadway in an apparent rebuke of President Donald Trump’s militaristic response to U.S. protests over police brutality. -
U.S. envoy to U.N. pushes back against criticism over protests
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft on Friday pushed back against criticism from countries like China and Iran over the protests across the United States over racial inequality and excessive police force, challenging them to compare records. -
Criminal probe launched of police seen shoving man in Buffalo, says prosecutor's office
Two Buffalo, New York, police officers who were shown on video shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground are under investigation for potential criminal liability, a spokeswoman for the region’s district attorney said on Friday. -
Trudeau says discrimination by Canada police must end, after indigenous woman killed
Discrimination by Canadian police against indigenous people and people of color “needs to end,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday, after police officers shot and killed an indigenous woman and video showed police appearing to purposely drive into an indigenous man. -
Explainer: Who are Antifa, the 'boogaloo' movement and others blamed in U.S. protest violence?
President Donald Trump and his allies have sought to blame left-wing extremists for the violence and looting at U.S. protests over police brutality while local authorities and watchdog groups have pointed to the threat posed by right-wing movements. -
Minneapolis, California move to end police neck restraints
The Minneapolis City Council on Friday voted to end use of chokeholds and neck restraints like that used by a white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of unarmed black man George Floyd on May 25, sparking coast-to-coast protests.In California, Governor Gavin Newsom said he would end state police training in carotid restraints similar to the technique used on Floyd by former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin while three officers stood by and watched as Floyd died after pleading for his life. -
Buffalo police officers quit unit in protest at colleagues' suspension: reports
All 57 members of a police tactical unit in Buffalo, New York, have resigned from that team to protest the suspension of two colleagues who were filmed shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground, local media reported on Friday. -
'Stand up to Trump!' Canadian protesters shout to Trudeau during anti-racism rally
Canadian protesters chanted “Stand up to Trump!” to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he joined the thousands who gathered in front of Parliament in Ottawa for an anti-racism rally on Friday. -
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'Selma' snubbed at 2015 Oscars after cast protested police violence, actor Oyelowo says
The civil rights movie “Selma” was made free for rental on Friday, a day after actor David Oyelowo said Oscar voters had deliberately snubbed the film in 2015.
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan's defense
BALTIMORE (Reuters) -The United States would come to Taiwan's defense and has a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday, though the White House said later there was no change in policy towards the island.