US Army pressured to rename bases named after pro-slavery generals
WASHINGTON DC, United States (AFP) — A handful of US Army bases named for Civil War generals of the pro-slavery…
6 years ago
North America
Minneapolis council vows police dismantling as protests continue
by Diane DESOBEAU / Brian KNOWLTON WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Councilors in the US city of Minneapolis pledged late…
6 years ago
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall in Louisiana
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall in southeast Louisiana on Sunday, bringing strong winds, heavy rains…
6 years ago
Global race protests mark George Floyd’s death
by Dmitry ZAKS with AFP bureaus Taking a knee, chanting and ignoring social distancing measures, outraged protesters from Sydney…
6 years ago
Anti-racism protests staged in Anaheim
Eagle News — During the 6th day of protests and civil unrest across the United States, Anaheim protestors gathered near…
6 years ago
Trudeau says Canada winning virus fight, advises caution
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared on Thursday that Canada is winning the fight against the new…
6 years ago
Anti-terror unit arrests far-right extremists at US protests
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Three far-right extremists arrested by an anti-terror unit at Las Vegas protests over the…
6 years ago
Charges filed against all four police officers in Floyd killing
by Joy Powell with Chris Lefkow in Washington MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP) -- Three Minneapolis policemen were charged Wednesday for…
6 years ago
New York night-time curfew extended to June 7 after looting
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday extended a night-time curfew for the…
6 years ago
US records 743 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Monday recorded 743 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, according to…
6 years ago
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