Black man freed by DNA test after 38 years in US prison for wrongful murder conviction
A Black man who spent nearly four decades in prison for a murder he did not commit was released in the state of California on Friday after DNA tests showed he was not the killer.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Video shows Ohio officers killed unarmed Black man in hail of bullet
Eight police officers were involved in a shooting that killed an unarmed Black man whose body was found with some 60 gunshot wounds.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Deputy appears to mistake phone for gun in shooting
A Virginia deputy mistook a cordless house phone held by a Black man for a gun before the deputy shot him repeatedly.
Sun Apr 25 2021
Minnesota police chief, officer who fatally shot Black man, both resign
The police chief in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright have both tendered their resignations.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Police say officer mistakenly fired gun instead of Taser in killing of Wright
The fatal police shooting of a 20-year-old Black man in a Minneapolis suburb appeared to be an "accidental discharge" by an officer.
Mon Apr 12 2021
Violence erupts in Brazil after Black man beaten to death at Carrefour store
The killing which has sparked protests across Brazil, occurred when a store employee called security after the man threatened to attack her.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Tension grips Philadelphia for second night after fatal police shooting of Black man
A night after violent unrest and looting in the west Philadelphia neighborhood near where 27-year-old Walter Wallace was gunned down.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Two dead as gunfire erupts at Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man
Two people died and a third was wounded after street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence late Tuesday.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Aunt, grandmother came on fatal shooting scene by chance
An aunt and the grandmother of a Black man who was shot by police in Louisiana arrived on the scene by chance, on their way home.
Mon Aug 24 2020
Family of Colorado Black man who died after police encounter sues city, police
The Colorado Attorney General's Office issued a statement on Tuesday confirming that it had launched a broad investigation of Aurora police department patterns and practices.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Atlanta officer fired after fatal shooting of black man
The Friday night killing of Rayshard Brooks sparked a new wave of protests
Sun Jun 14 2020
U.S., Britain raise Hong Kong at U.N. Security Council, angering China
Diplomats said Russia and China responded during the council discussion by criticizing the U.S over the Minneapolis killing of an unarmed black man
Sat May 30 2020
Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires
Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night
Fri May 29 2020
Protesters fill St. Louis streets after ex-cop acquitted of murdering black man
Hundreds of protesters poured into St. Louis streets on Friday, after a Missouri judge acquitted a former white police officer of murder in the 2011 fatal shooting of a black man.
Sat Sep 16 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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024