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Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Tens of thousands of people marched peacefully through the streets of downtown Houston, wearing masks and chanting 'Black Lives Matter', to pay tribute to 46-year-old African-American George Floyd,......

George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

An independent autopsy commissioned by George Floyd's family found that he died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure to his neck and back, his family said in a statement on Monday. IMAGE: A man......

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

The family of George Floyd, the African-American man whose death set off a wave of protests after a video showed a white police officer kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes last May, has......

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

The United States remained a tinderbox of anger and emotion as violent protests erupted for a sixth day across the country over the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd, resulting in......

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. IMAGE: Mileesha Smith,......

Nadella, Pichai, Nooyi speak up against racism

There is no place for hate and racism in society, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said, asserting that empathy and shared understanding are a start, but more needs to be done. Nadella's......

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.''That is also the......

Enough is enough: Chelsea players protest Floyd's death

Photograph: Chelsea FC/Twitter Chelsea FC players on Tuesday kneeled to show support for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement ahead of their training session as the club paid tribute to George......

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

IMAGE: Numerous prominent athletes have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country. Photograph: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Tiger......

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy said that if the world of cricket, even after watching the video of George Floyd's death, did not take a stand, "...you are also part of the problem".......

Graeme Smith to join South Africa players in taking the knee

'There is no room for neutrality in on this topic.' IMAGE: Cricket South Africa Director of Cricket Graeme Smith said he backed national team pacer Ngidi Lungi on the Black Lives Matter movement......

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri said said if more people are made aware and educated about the issue. Photograph: Swapan Mahapatra/PTI Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday said racism is rooted......