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A family watches French President Emmanuel Macron during his televised address, in Bayonne, southwestern France, Sunday, June 14, 2020. (AP)

Macron rejects racism but says colonial statues to remain in France

Demonstrators have expressed anger at discrimination within French society, particularly toward minorities from France's...

15 Jun 2020 12:43 PM IST

In this July 31, 1980, file photo, Rhodesians beat a statue as they celebrate the removal of Rhodesias founder, Cecil Rhodes, after Rhodesia, became independent in April, ending nine decades of British colonial rule and becoming Zimbabwe. (AP)

Pulling down statues of racists? Africa's done it for years

To be fair, new campaigns in the USA and Europe are now following Africa's lead

12 Jun 2020 2:10 PM IST

A damaged Christopher Columbus statue stands in a waterfront park near the citys traditionally Italian North End neighborhood, in Boston, USA. (AP)

Not set in stone: Statues fall as Europe reexamines its past

Memorials erected in honour of historical figures have become a focus of protests around the world

12 Jun 2020 11:55 AM IST