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While they knelt to a chorus of boos from the Polish crowd in the stands, Poland star Robert Lewandowski risked the wrath of his countrymen and supporters by pointing to the “RESPECT” symbol on his jersey.

Robert Lewandowski asks for respect as Polish fans booed English players before match

September 9, 2021

A Colorado police officer has been arrested after being filmed threatening to kill a man during an arrest. Body camera footage shows Aurora policeman John Haubert using a pistol to strike the man, saying “if you move, I will shoot you”.

US officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect

July 29, 2021

Supporters of Ghana's main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) attend a protest against what they described as rising insecurity and lawlessness in the country, in Accra, Ghana, July 6, 2021. REUTERS-Francis Kokoroko

Hundreds of Ghana opposition supporters march in protest at killings

July 6, 2021

Racism against people of African descent remains systemic in many parts of the world, the U.N. human rights chief said on Monday, calling for states to dismantle discrimination and prosecute law enforcement officials for unlawful killings.

U.N. rights chief calls for “systemic racism” to be dismantled

June 28, 2021

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, the Black man who was pinned to the pavement with a knee on his neck for more than nine minutes.

George Floyd’s murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years

June 26, 2021

A sign is seen at the entrance to the Google retail store in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, U.S., June 17, 2021. REUTERS-Shannon Stapleton

Google drops engineering residency after protests over ‘inequities’

June 22, 2021

Iyad al-Halaq, 32, was on his way to volunteer at a special needs school on May 30, 2020, when police chased and killed him.

Israeli policeman charged with manslaughter of autistic Palestinian

June 17, 2021

The Football Association urged fans to “respect the wishes” of England’s players when they take the knee before Sunday’s Euro 2020 clash with Croatia amid a simmering row over the gesture.

Euro 2020: Fans told to ‘respect’ England players over kneeling row

June 13, 2021

People take part in a march calling for justice for those killed by police officers, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., May 24, 2021. REUTERS-Nicholas Pfosi

George Floyd’s family urges U.S. police reform on anniversary of his death

May 25, 2021

Former Minneapolis police officers (clockwise from top left) Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng pose in a combination of booking photographs from the Minnesota Department of Corrections and Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Minnesota Department of Corrections and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS.

Judge postpones trial for three ex-cops in George Floyd case – reports

May 13, 2021

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, the Black man who was pinned to the pavement with a knee on his neck for more than nine minutes.

Minnesota judge finds aggravating factors in George Floyd murder

May 12, 2021

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, the Black man who was pinned to the pavement with a knee on his neck for more than nine minutes.

Minnesota judge rules aggravated factors in George Floyd murder

May 12, 2021

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, the Black man who was pinned to the pavement with a knee on his neck for more than nine minutes.

George Floyd killer asks for new trial

May 5, 2021

The Governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat added that the present supply of fish and other seafood products in the State was insufficient to meet the fish and seafood demands of Lagosians hence the need to have a private sector driven aquaculture centre.

APC chieftain: Lagos deputy governor must resign as council election committee chair

May 2, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Friday with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, the White House said, the first direct communication between the leaders of the two NATO allies whose ties have been deeply frayed.

Joe Biden urges U.S. Congress to approve police reform in May

April 29, 2021