IBM exits facial recognition business, calls for police reform
The company says it opposes any use of such technology for purposes of mass surveillance and racial profiling
Tue Jun 09 2020
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan detained at US airport
The last time Khan, 50, was detained by immigration officials in New York in 2012, it sparked uproar among his Indian fans who accused the US of racial profiling, and led Washington to apologise.
Fri Aug 12 2016
'Dark-skinned' professor doing math on flight alarms US passenger
It could be a case of racial profiling -- or doing math in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Sun May 08 2016
Racial profiling seems to be a weapon in Europe's war on terrorism
A surge in police spot checks and house raids across Europe are ushering in what some are calling a new ear of racial profiling.
Tue Feb 16 2016
James Blake slammed to ground as victim of mistaken identity
James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for 15 minutes by police in a mistaken identity case.
Thu Sep 10 2015
Harvard sued over 'racial profiling'
A nonprofit group filed a lawsuit against Harvard University,accusing it of racial profiling in its admissions policies.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Whats in a name? Racial profiling!
Enough with the race thing. Can we actually see things without having to filter everything through racist eyes?
Wed Jul 03 2013
Protest sparks on racial profiling murder trial
The murder trial begins Monday for George Zimmerman, the volunteer night watchman who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager, sparking protests across the United States
Mon Jun 10 2013
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024