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Not my intention to hurt Arab-Israeli sentiments: Netanyahu on racist remarks

Not my intention to hurt Arab-Israeli sentiments: Netanyahu on racist remarks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Netanyahu has apologised to Israel's Arab citizens for racist remarks he made during last week's parliamentary election.

Hollywood actor charged with faking racist attack

Hollywood actor charged with faking racist attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The charges stem from a January 29 incident where Smollett had claimed that he was attacked by two men while leaving a restaurant in Chicago. The actor had alleged that the suspects shouted racial and homophobic slurs before they attacked him.

British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Justin Lee Price, 19, from Worcester, previously admitted to sending a grossly offensive message by public communication

Giriraj Singh makes racist remark on 'white-skinned' Sonia; then regrets it

Giriraj Singh makes racist remark on 'white-skinned' Sonia; then regrets it

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Modi's minister Singh has stirred a controversy saying that it was the colour of Sonia Gandhi's skin that made her the Congress chief.

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

"I condemn in the strongest terms the ordinance passed by the Seattle City Council. Caste discrimination simply doesn't exist now," Niraj Antani, the first Hindu and Indian-American state senator in Ohio's history, said.

The shocking scale of racism in EPL!

The shocking scale of racism in EPL!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Chelsea have condemned online racist abuse aimed at defender Reece James and called on social media platforms to take tougher action against users who engage in such 'despicable behaviour'.

Robinson row: England may review players' social media posts

Robinson row: England may review players' social media posts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Thorpe said Robinson, who picked up four wickets in the first innings, understood his mistake and received support from the dressing room after his apology.

Southampton involve police after Walker-Peters racially abused

Southampton involve police after Walker-Peters racially abused

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Following their goalless draw against Manchester United, Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters was racially abused online and the club notified the police.

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Yorkshire launched an investigation with an independent panel in September to look into the allegations, and a summary of the findings and recommendations was published on Friday.

Tarun Vijay's 'racist' remark rocks Parliament

Tarun Vijay's 'racist' remark rocks Parliament

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge wondered whether the people from South India were not Indian citizens.

I've grown as a person now, says Robinson after 5-wkt haul

I've grown as a person now, says Robinson after 5-wkt haul

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The 27-year-old played only two T20 games for Sussex since his suspension from international cricket and bounced back to grab five wickets for 85 runs as India were dismissed for 278.

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden -- the three youngest players in the England squad -- have been described as "generational talents", but the Arsenal player said they had learned to tune out the noise, be it compliments or criticism.

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Indian American politicians have denounced a television advertisement by a conservative group called Americans for Job Security that hits at a governor who had earlier favoured outsourcing jobs to India.

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal

Rashford's mural vandalised as Eng players racially abused

Rashford's mural vandalised as Eng players racially abused

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The Football Association said fans who exhibited such "disgusting behaviour" were not welcome and urged the authorities to hand out "the toughest punishments possible".

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for close to 10 minutes before stadium security as well as New South Wales Police checked in to the relevant stand from where the nasty comments were being hurled at.

At UN, India supports Russia's 'fight against glorification of Nazism'

At UN, India supports Russia's 'fight against glorification of Nazism'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Amid the spirited debate, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly approved a draft resolution on combating the glorification of Nazism by a recorded vote of 105 in favour to 52 against, with 15 abstentions.

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Azeem Rafiq claimed 'institutional racism' at the club, which has not offered a response so far.

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Lukaku was subjected to abuse during the first leg at Juventus "before, during, and after the penalty" he scored to earn Inter a 1-1 draw, the player's representatives said.

ECB under immense pressure to expunge racism in cricket

ECB under immense pressure to expunge racism in cricket

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The British government has supported to limit public funding for cricket unless it takes concrete steps to rid of racism

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

LeBron rewrites playbook on athlete activism on way to the top

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

James became a leading voice in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

Lloyd retires from commentary in backdrop of racism claims

Lloyd retires from commentary in backdrop of racism claims

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

He said sharing a commentary box in Australia in 2013 with his broadcasting hero Bill Lawry was a "real highlight".

Players should stage sit-down protests against racism: Capello

Players should stage sit-down protests against racism: Capello

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team would walk off the pitch if there was a repeat, leading to a debate as to whether teams should take the law into their own hands.

Social media platforms 'havens for abuse'

Social media platforms 'havens for abuse'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, Chelsea's Reece James, West Bromwich Albion's Romaine Sawyers and Southampton's Alex Jankewitz have all been victims of online abuse

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir's players, closely followed by their opponents Paris St Germain, walked off the pitch during a Champions League soccer game on Tuesday after the Turkish club accused a match official of racism.

Cagliari escape sanctions over Lukaku abuse

Cagliari escape sanctions over Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The tribunal said in a statement on Tuesday that "in terms of dimension and real perception", the chants could not be considered discriminatory under the league's disciplinary code.

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Why is this still happening in 2020? Why do the same racists applaud any ethnic minority who plays for the team they support but abuse the same minorities on the street?'

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Has Messi played his last game for Barcelona?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Messi's contract expires at the end of June and there has been no announcement on an extension.

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The authorities have also asked fans to refrain from indulging in racist behaviour, adding that strict action will be taken against anyone flouting the rules. During the recent tour of Australia, some of the India players were racially abused, which has also been confirmed by Cricket Australia.

England add off-spinner Bess to squad for 2nd NZ Test

England add off-spinner Bess to squad for 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

A place on the squad came free after Ollie Robinson was suspended from all international cricket by the England & Wales Cricket Board following the emergence of racist and sexist comments he posted on Twitter nine years ago.

Fans gear up for 2nd Test at Chepauk

Fans gear up for 2nd Test at Chepauk

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

TNCA announced the protocols for allowing the entry of 15,000 fans for the match

PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The 24-year-old's comments came a day after he faced alleged racist abuse from a supporter during City's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Racist attacks 'cut me the deepest' as first lady: Michelle Obama

Racist attacks 'cut me the deepest' as first lady: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

"Knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won't see me for what I am because of my skin colour," she said.

Vaughan says he is sorry for pain felt by former team mate Rafiq

Vaughan says he is sorry for pain felt by former team mate Rafiq

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he is sorry for all the hurt Azeem Rafiq has experienced following his ex-Yorkshire team mate's revelations about racism in English cricket.

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Kevin De Bruyne had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 60th minute on Saturday following a collision with Antonio Rudiger.

Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The world players' union has criticised European soccer's governing body UEFA for failing to enforce its own guidelines on racism following the abuse hurled at ManchesterCity's Yaya Toure in Moscow.

Sammy drops demand for apology after SRH teammate reaches out

Sammy drops demand for apology after SRH teammate reaches out

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Don't get me wrong I'm not condoning what was done/said. I'm saying let's use this opportunity to educate each other so it doesn't happen again. One can only apologize if he/she feels wrong about something. I'm confident & proud to be black. That will never change'.

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The composer thanked other artists for the making of the song.

Archer needs to figure if he's in right frame to play: Anderson

Archer needs to figure if he's in right frame to play: Anderson

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Archer has been on the receiving end of racist abuse in the past, notably during the second Test defeat by New Zealand last year.

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Muntari said he had complained that parts of the crowd, including a group of children, had hurled racist insults at him from the start of his Italian team's game at Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday.