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Russian court freezes Navalny’s anti-corruption org
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had his anti-corruption group Foundation for Fighting Corruption hit by a court injunction on Monday. The order suspends the organization’s offices from conducting activity. The Associated Press has the story: Russian court grants injunction suspending imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s organization from operating MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court…
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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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Kanye West sneakers sell for record $1.8 million
A pair of Nikes that rapper Kanye West wore while performing at the Grammy Awards sold for $1.8 million, the highest amount ever for sneakers. The previous record was $615,000 for sneakers worn by basketball star Michael Jordan. The Associated Press has the story: Nike Air Yeezy 1 sneakers worn by Kanye West smash record…
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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…