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UK's worst unrest in 13 yrs: What led to riots; how's govt handling it?

UK riots: While 'far-right' groups are protesting against 'uncontrolled' immigration, asylum seekers are also holding counter-protests

UK's worst unrest in 13 yrs: What led to riots; how's govt handling it?
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Fate of last ex-cop charged in George Floyd murder lies with judge

The attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd said in court filings Tuesday that his client is innocent of criminal wrongdoing and should be acquitted on state charges of aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter. But prosecutors argued in their filings that Tou Thao acted without courage and displayed no compassion despite his nearly nine years of experience and that he disregarded his training even though he could see Floyd's life slowly ebbing away. Tuesday was the deadline for prosecutors and defence attorneys to file final written arguments in the case of Thao, the last of the four former officers facing judgement in Floyd's killing. The state and federal cases against Derek Chauvin and the two other officers involved have largely been resolved, except for Chauvin's appeal of his murder conviction. But Thao asked Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to decide, based on stipulated evidence, ...

Fate of last ex-cop charged in George Floyd murder lies with judge
Updated On : 01 Feb 2023 | 10:35 AM IST

Baby formula shortage in United States highlights racial disparities

As parents across the US struggle to find formula to feed their children, the pain is particularly acute among Black and Hispanic women

Baby formula shortage in United States highlights racial disparities
Updated On : 27 May 2022 | 12:38 PM IST

American Express commits $1 bn to promote racial, gender equality

The company also said it intends to double its spending on diverse and minority-owned suppliers in the United States, as well as provide grants to non-profit organizations by the end of 2024

American Express commits $1 bn to promote racial, gender equality
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 10:07 PM IST

In race for 2020 elections, Trump accused of stoking racial tensions

US President's incendiary discourse is alarming many in his own party and it runs contrary to his advisors.

In race for 2020 elections, Trump accused of stoking racial tensions
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 1:31 PM IST

Fox News apologises for graphic on stock market gains after racial attacks

The apology followed a sharp backlash to the Special Report with Bret Baier segment

Fox News apologises for graphic on stock market gains after racial attacks
Updated On : 07 Jun 2020 | 8:09 AM IST

Cook, Nadella and Pichai stand together in support of racial equality

Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google, said the company has decided to share its support for racial equality in solidarity with the black community on Google and YouTube homepages in the US.

Cook, Nadella and Pichai stand together in support of racial equality
Updated On : 02 Jun 2020 | 2:40 AM IST

Racial attacks against Indians taken up with highest US authorities: Sushma

US authorities including President Trump have also strongly condemned these incidents, says Sushma

Racial attacks against Indians taken up with highest US authorities: Sushma
Updated On : 15 Mar 2017 | 4:16 PM IST