Atlanta police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
The death of Brooks - another in a long line of African Americans killed by police - further heightened racial concerns in the United States
Thu Jun 18 2020
Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck charged with murder
Violent protests over police killings of African Americans have spread from Minneapolis and other U.S. cities
Sat May 30 2020
Obesity studies employ virtual reality
About 1 percent of African Americans, West Africans and others of African ancestry carry a variant of the semaphorin-4D (SEMA4D) gene, which increases their obesity risk.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Yuna, first Malaysian singer to be nominated for BET Award
The annual awards by the Black Entertainment Television network celebrates African Americans and other minorities in various fields of entertainment.
Thu May 18 2017
US officer charged in death of black man in Tulsa
The shooting of Terence Crutcher on Friday, recorded by dashboard cameras and a police helicopter, lead to heightened tensions between yet another US police department and African-Americans.
Fri Sep 23 2016
Dallas police shooting: What we know so far
The attack was said to be the single deadliest day for law enforcement since September 11, 2011.
Sat Jul 09 2016
Obama: 'All Americans should be deeply troubled' by recent police shootings
US President Barack Obama said "all Americans should be deeply troubled" by the fatal police shootings of two African Americans this week.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Beyonce pleads to end 'war' on minorities after shootings
Pop superstar Beyonce pleaded Thursday for an end to the "war" on minorities in the United States after another two killings by police of African-Americans.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Ben Harper, back with band, takes on police killings
Blues rocker Ben Harper looked on with horror at the killings of young African Americans and knew he had to put their plight into song.
Fri Apr 08 2016
Donald Trump featured in new militant recruitment video
The video includes a clip of Trump calling on the United States to bar Muslims from entering the country.
Sun Jan 03 2016
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease
Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024