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Nation & World

Chicago police, protesters clash during bid to topple Columbus statue

by Allison Busemeyer July 18, 2020July 18, 2020

Four protesters and 18 officers are injured and at least 12 people are arrested.

Nation & World

Oregon officials decry militarized federal agents after protest clashes

by ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS July 18, 2020July 18, 2020

Rallies against systemic racism and police brutality are a nightly feature in deeply liberal Portland since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd on May 25.

Nation & World

Thousands of French protesters mark 2016 death of Black man in police custody

by ARNO PEDRAM July 18, 2020July 18, 2020

The festive demonstration and concert honors Adama Traoré, who died on his 24th birthday.

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Nation & World

U.N. chief: World ‘at the breaking point’ due to inequalities

by CARA ANNA July 18, 2020July 18, 2020

Antonio Guterres calls for ‘massive support’ for developing countries, including debt write-offs.

Nation & World

Floyd family sues Minneapolis officers charged in his death

by AMY FORLITI July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

The lawsuit also alleges that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force.

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Nation & World

Philadelphia protesters file class-action suits against city over tear gas, use of force

by MARYCLAIRE DALE July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

The lawsuits accuse the city of using military-level force against peaceful demonstrators protesting racial inequality and police brutality.

Nation & World, News

Hundreds protest in Pennsylvania after officer uses knee to restrain man

by MICHAEL RUBINKAM July 13, 2020July 14, 2020

Activists against police brutality express outrage and demanding accountability after video emerged over the weekend of an officer putting his knee on a man’s head and neck area outside a hospital.