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Belgian petition to remove statues of colonial king gathers pace amid George Floyd protests

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A petition in Belgium is calling for the country to remove all statues of the former King Leopold II who is blamed for the deaths of millions of Africans during colonial rule. The movement is gaining traction as Europe grapples with its...
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Street leading to White House renamed to Black Lives Matter Plaza

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As thousands continue to protest in Washington against police violence and anti-black racism, D.C.’s mayor renames part of the street leading to the White House Black Lives Matter Plaza.
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Black birdwatchers push back against stereotypes, racism with #BlackBirdersWeek

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#BlackBirdersWeek is a global online movement sparked by a racist incident in Central Park.
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NFL apology over treatment of players' anti-racism protests

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has apologised for the way the US football league has handled players' protests against racial injustice and police brutality.
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NFL commissioner says league was wrong to silence players' peaceful protests

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a video saying the league made a mistake when it didn't listen to players fighting for racial equality. However, questions remain about whether the league will lift its ban on players taking a knee.
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Thousands join Canadian protests against racism and police brutality

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The murder of George Floyd sparked protests against racism and police brutality across the United State. Thousands of Canadians have joined protests at home.
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Lawrence Hill on racism in Canada, U.S. after George Floyd’s death

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Author Lawrence Hill shares his thoughts on racism in Canada and the U.S. after George Floyd’s death and what needs to be done to end the cycle of racial injustice.
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Trudeau avoids criticism of Trump’s actions during protests

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau avoided directly criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for deploying the military against protesters as he balances a delicate relationship with the president and his own complicated history with race.
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George Floyd: Protests over deadly arrest rock US's Minneapolis

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Protesters overtake police building as outrage grows over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man.
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Why was Black CNN reporter detained while covering protests?

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Why was Black CNN reporter detained while covering protests?
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Trudeau comments on U.S riots and racism on both sides of the border

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to reporters on Friday.
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Anti-racism protests held across Canada

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Anti-racism protests are being held across Canada, some in solidarity with the U.S. demonstrations and others to highlight similar issues in this country.
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Singh calls for more police training in de-escalation for tense situations

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Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spoke with reporters on Parliament Hill on Monday.
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Trudeau says Canadians won't tolerate injustice

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters on Monday.
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Trudeau pauses 21 seconds on question about Trump's actions

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Asked about U.S. President Donald Trump threatening the use of military force against protestors in the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paused for 21 seconds before saying "we all watch in horror and consternation." He did...
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'We hear your calls for justice, equality and accountability': Trudeau

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In a speech to the House of Commons Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said racism has no place in Canada and promised his government is listening to calls for justice and accountability.
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Federal party leaders condemn racism, violence

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In speeches before the House of Commons Tuesday, Canada's federal political leaders called for greater tolerance and understanding following the death in police custody of George Floyd in the U.S.
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On racism, Canada needs to 'set our own house in order': Freeland

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Asked why the government won't criticize U.S. President Donald Trump by name over his threats to use the army against protesters, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland avoided talking about the president and said she's worried about...
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Worldwide Demonstrations Sparked by George Floyd Killing

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After a week of unrest in the U.S., nations across the globe joined in protesting the death of an unarmed, black man, George Floyd from Minneapolis.
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'They have their issues in the U.S. and they have to fix their issues ...'

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on the violent protests that have swept the United States after George Floyd died at the hands of law enforcement.
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Politicians condemn racism in Canada, amid George Floyd protests | Power & Politics

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Canadian politicians spoke out against anti-black racism after days of massive street protests against police brutality in U.S. and Canadian cities.
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Ottawa mayor to join protest at U.S. Embassy | Power & Politics

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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson announced he'll be participating in the "No Peace Until Justice" march at the U.S. Embassy following the killing of George Floyd.
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Thousands rally against police violence in London

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Protesters have converged on London's Hyde Park to protest against the death of George Floyd in police custody and against racism in the U.K., despite a ban on mass gatherings due to COVID-19.
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Acknowledging Canadian black history crucial in fighting systemic racism, associate professor says

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Kathy Hogarth, an associate professor at the University of Waterloo, says that Canadians should learn about Canada's history of racism in schools and political leaders should stop perpetuating a false narrative that systemic racism does...