Sixty years after King's 'dream' speech, thousands gather in Washington
This year's rally took place at the Lincoln Memorial, the backdrop to Martin Luther King Jr's impassioned call for equality.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Lawyer who compared R. Kelly to Martin Luther King couldn't convince jury
The late addition of a high-profile lawyer wasn't enough to help singer R. Kelly beat charges that he sexually abused women for decades.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Pope says MLK's message of non-violent protest timely now
Pope Francis is honoring civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the commemoration of his birthday.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Washington protesters vow to fight for civil rights under Trump
About 2,000 mostly black protesters ignored steady rain to march and rally near Washington's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith to boycott Oscars
Director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith will boycott next month's Academy Awards ceremony because black actors were shut out of nominations.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is, for many, a day of protest
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is, for many, a day of protest
Tue Jan 20 2015
'Taken 3' takes top slot at N. American box office
Action sequel "Taken 3" seized the top spot at the North American box office, ending the three-week reign of fantasy epic "The Hobbit,".
Tue Jan 13 2015
Iconic US author, poet Maya Angelou dies at 86
Maya Angelou was widely respected in the United States and abroad as a strong voice for both black people and women.
Thu May 29 2014
Swift snowstorm rolls through northeastern US
Snowstorm across the north eastern United States sees quieter streets and slower business.
Wed Jan 22 2014
Obama to mark 50th anniversary of MLK's 'dream' speech
US President Barack Obama will mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech by speaking from the same steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
Thu Aug 08 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024