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Atlanta police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Rayshard Brooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025