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President Donald Trump (left) and first lady Melania Trump visit Saint John Paul II National Shrine. (AP)

US First Lady Melania Trump appeals for peace and calm

On Tuesday she joined President Donald Trump in visiting the Saint John Paul II National Shrine

3 Jun 2020 4:07 AM

Demonstrators stand in front of Los Angeles City Hall during a protest over the death of George Floyd. (AP)

US protesters return to streets defying curfew after Trump calls them...

After thugs', Trump refers to protestors as lowlifes and losers'

3 Jun 2020 3:52 AM

Police officers are seen securing the area around Radio City Music Hall after breaking up a large crowd attempting to vandalize the iconic New York City Landmark after continued protests against the death of George Floyd. (AP)

Four police officers shot amid protests in US after Trump vows to...

George Floyd's brother urges protestors to resort to non-violent modes of protesting

2 Jun 2020 9:37 AM

I stand with the Black and African American community and we are committed to building on this work in our company and in our communities, Nadella said

No place for hate: Satya Nadella speaks up for Black Americans, as he...

There is no place for hate and racism in our society. Empathy and shared understanding are a start, but we must do more,...

2 Jun 2020 9:36 AM

Protestors gather in Sydney to support the cause of U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd. (AP)

Floyd's death is homicide, confirms autopsy

State and independent autopsies differ over other contributing factors to Floyd's death while in police custody

2 Jun 2020 9:26 AM

Terrence Floyd speaks to a group gathered at the site where his brother George Floyd was killed by police one week ago. (Photo- AFP)

Violence won't bring back Floyd, says victim's brother

The crowd chanted, What's his name? George Floyd! and One down, three to go! in reference to four officers involved...

2 Jun 2020 6:42 AM

Donald Trump declares himself president of law and order amid protests. (AP Photo)

Amid racial unrest, Trump brands himself 'president of law and order'

Trump vowed to deploy the US military to America's own cities to quell a rise of violent protests

2 Jun 2020 5:33 AM

For those feeling grief, anger, sadness & fear, you are not alone, Pichai said, sharing a screenshot of the Google search home page which said, We stand in support of racial equality, and all those who search for it. (Photo | Wikimedia Commons - Nguyen Hung Vu)

Sundar Pichai throws Google's weight behind black community in US; had...

Although he did not comment on the discriminating Citizenship Amendment Act in India, he has spoken up for Muslims...

1 Jun 2020 1:37 PM

A journalist is seen bleeding after police started firing tear gas and rubber bullets near the 5th police precinct following a demonstration to call for justice for George Floyd. (AFP)

Why are journalists targeted amid the attacks?

Organizations that track press violence documented about two dozen acts of violence over the three-day period

1 Jun 2020 8:23 AM

Demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd, near the White House on May 31, 2020 in Washington, DC. (AFP)

Curfew in Washington after protests near White House

Night-time curfews were imposed in other cities as well such as Los Angeles, Houston and Minneapolis, which has been the...

1 Jun 2020 6:30 AM

A Palestinian woman argues with a member of Israeli security forces, as she takes part in a protest at the Damascus Gate of the old city of Jerusalem. (AFP)

Hundreds attend funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli police

The 32-year old man was suspected of carrying a weapon and shot at, but was later found to have been unarmed

1 Jun 2020 6:13 AM

A woman is led away by police during a Black Lives Matter protest outside the US Embassy in London. (AP)

Hundreds of protesters rally in Europe over US death

Protestors chanted No justice, no peace in solidarity with the US citizens protesting over the alleged murder of...

1 Jun 2020 5:39 AM