A superpower in chaos
What has sparked outrage among thousands of Americans was the way George Floyd was killed by a White police officer.
Tue Jun 02 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
Thousands rally across US over police killings
Thousands of protesters paralyzed parts of New York and Washington on Saturday, stepping up demonstrations across the United States demanding justice for black men killed by white police.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Third night of US protests against police killings
Thousands of demonstrators marched in major cities across US in a wave of protest against the killing of unarmed black men by white police.
Sat Dec 06 2014
Protests after no charges in NYC police death of black man
Demonstrations broke out after a grand jury declined to charge a white police officer in the choking death of a black man.
Thu Dec 04 2014
Video shows Cleveland police officer shooting boy
Another case of a white police officer fatally shooting a young African American came more sharply into national view Wednesday with the release in Cleveland of surveillance footage.
Fri Nov 28 2014
Thousands protest at US embassy in London over Ferguson case
Thousands protested in London on Wednesday in sympathy with demonstrations across the US over the killing of a black teenager by a white police officer.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Obama condemns 'criminal' Ferguson violence
US President Barack Obama condemned the violence that erupted in Ferguson in the wake of the decision not to charge a white police officer over the fatal shooting of a black teenager.
Wed Nov 26 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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