Category: News
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Police shot back of black man 5 times
An independent autopsy has revealed that Andrew Brown Jr., a black man shot in the back by police in North Carolina as he was driving away from them, was shot five times. He suffered four wounds to the right arm and one to the head. The Associated Press has the story: Police shot Andrew Brown…
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Electing Iran to UN Women’s Rights Post an Insult
Electing Iran to UN Women’s Rights Post an Insult to Human Rights Hypocrisy. This is the first word that came to mind when I learned of the United Nation’s decision to appoint the Islamic Republic of Iran – a government with a proven history of discriminatiion against women and minorities – to its Commission on…
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Black man shot in the back of the head by police
Body camera footage revealed that Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot in the back of the head by deputies in North Carolina who were serving drug-related search and arrest warrants on him. He was shot while backing his vehicle out of his driveway away from the officers. The Associated Press has the story: Video shows…
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Actress speaks up about Chauvin verdict at Oscars
Actress Regina King and other black actors and directors brought up police brutality against blacks during the Oscars. King said if the verdict had gone differently against former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on three counts of killing George Floyd, “I might have traded in my heels for marching boots.” The Associated…
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EU chief complains Turkish leader was sexist
A meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen resulted in complaints by von der Leyen about sexism. Only two chairs were set up for the meeting in Ankara, and one of them had already been taken by European Council President Charles Michel. The Associated Press has the…
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Myanmar protests continue despite peace agreement
Although Southeast Asian leaders recently came to a “five-point consensus” on the violence in Myanmar, young people continue to defiantly rally in the streets of Yangon. Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government was not included in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ junta. The Associated Press has the story: Demonstrations continue in Myanmar despite ASEAN junta…
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Tribute to French police official killed by terrorist
On Monday, over 1,000 attended a tribute for a French police official killed inside her police station by a terrorist from Tunisia. A group of imams organized another small tribute in Rambouillet on Monday to honor the slain official and show their support for police and national unity. The Associated Press has the story: France…
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NC black man fatally shot had sold hard drugs
A recording revealed that an informant had earlier sold cocaine and methamphetamine to a black man fatally shot by deputies in North Carolina. Protests started after Andrew Brown Jr. was shot in the back by deputies last Wednesday in Elizabeth City. The Associated Press has the story: Black man shot in North Carolina had sold…
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Analysis: New round of violence in Jerusalem
Tensions increased in Jerusalem after Israel barricaded a plaza outside of Jerusalem’s Old City during the holy month of Ramadan. Although the barricades were suddenly removed Sunday, the violence has continued. The Associated Press has the story: Barricades in Jerusalem set off new round of violence JERUSALEM (AP) — The holy city of Jerusalem, a…