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More Republicans rebuke Trump over lack of unity in America as memorial service held for George Floyd

Jun 5th 2020, 7:09 AM 29,863 Views 66 Comments

After Lisa Murkowski added to the criticism of the president, he warned of the consequences if Republicans turn against him.

Dublin Lord Mayor asks people to sign book of condolence for George Floyd rather than protest tomorrow

# Black Lives Matter

Dublin Lord Mayor asks people to sign book of condolence for George Floyd rather than protest tomorrow

Jun 5th 2020, 6:00 AM 14,355 Views 103 Comments

So far, 1,900 people have signed the book of condolence for Geroge Floyd whose murder has sparked protests around the world.

Crowds gather to celebrate and mourn George Floyd at Minneapolis memorial

# Black Lives Matter

Crowds gather to celebrate and mourn George Floyd at Minneapolis memorial

Jun 4th 2020, 9:20 PM 12,324 Views 92 Comments

Civil rights activists and politicians gathered at the memorial for George Floyd, whose death has sparked protests across the US.

# London

Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London

Jun 4th 2020, 7:27 AM 22,967 Views 75 Comments

Videos shared on social media showed protesters and police clashing outside Downing Street.

'Racism is the knee on our neck, making it hard to breathe'

# Column

'Racism is the knee on our neck, making it hard to breathe'

Jun 4th 2020, 7:00 AM 28,727 Views 109 Comments

Seeing that police man kneeling George Floyd’s neck, that’s an image of what it feels like living in Ireland sometimes, writes anti-racism activist Diane Ihirwe.

Former Pentagon chief launches blistering attack on Trump for trying to 'divide' America

# Mattis

Former Pentagon chief launches blistering attack on Trump for trying to 'divide' America

Jun 4th 2020, 6:57 AM 32,779 Views 45 Comments

James Mattis said the tear gassing of peaceful protesters to allow a Trump photo op was an “abuse of executive authority”.

'We can't just pause our emotions': Protest organiser not deterred by calls to stop event due to Covid-19

# Black Lives Matter

'We can't just pause our emotions': Protest organiser not deterred by calls to stop event due to Covid-19

Jun 4th 2020, 6:00 AM 18,853 Views 48 Comments

A series of demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Saturday.

Simon Coveney hasn't spoken to US ambassador yet, but says 'it's clear where Irish people stand'

# Black Lives Matter

Simon Coveney hasn't spoken to US ambassador yet, but says 'it's clear where Irish people stand'

Jun 3rd 2020, 10:18 PM 16,175 Views 67 Comments

The Tánaiste said that he has a “very good relationship” with the US ambassador, and they “can speak very bluntly to each other”.

Black Lives Matter protest still set to go ahead on Saturday after separate demonstration cancelled

# George Floyd

Black Lives Matter protest still set to go ahead on Saturday after separate demonstration cancelled

Jun 3rd 2020, 8:04 PM 38,142 Views 124 Comments

A protest on Saturday is still scheduled to go ahead, despite concerns from health officials.

Tensions escalate between police and Black Lives Matter protesters outside 10 Downing Street gates

# UK

Tensions escalate between police and Black Lives Matter protesters outside 10 Downing Street gates

Updated Jun 3rd 2020, 6:32 PM 52,539 Views 82 Comments

“It is very, very important that we keep control of this moment,” Star Wars actor John Boyega told the crowd earlier.

'Large gatherings are dangerous': Harris says planned anti-racism march should be cancelled

# Black Lives Matter

'Large gatherings are dangerous': Harris says planned anti-racism march should be cancelled

Jun 3rd 2020, 12:30 PM 36,648 Views 160 Comments

A garda investigation into Monday’s protest is underway.

Dáil holds minute's silence for those impacted by racism

# Black Lives Matter

Dáil holds minute's silence for those impacted by racism

Jun 3rd 2020, 12:06 PM 13,876 Views 94 Comments

The silence was held at the start of Oireachtas proceedings today.

Protesters defy curfews but fewer reports of looting and violence as Trump remains defiant

# George Floyd

Protesters defy curfews but fewer reports of looting and violence as Trump remains defiant

Jun 3rd 2020, 7:03 AM 20,725 Views 42 Comments

The US President defended the use of tear gas and rubber bullets to clear a path for his church visit, saying “people liked my walk”.

FA unlikely to take action over peaceful anti-racism protests when Premier League returns

# Black Lives Matter

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# Black Lives Matter

FA unlikely to take action over peaceful anti-racism protests when Premier League returns

Jun 2nd 2020, 7:26 PM 2,101 Views 1 Comment

The FA will adopt a ‘common sense’ approach to political gestures, slogans and statements if players or staff publicly back the movement.

# Black Lives Matter

Gardaí to investigate potential breaches of Covid regulations at Black Lives Matter demonstration in Dublin

Jun 2nd 2020, 5:49 PM 64,008 Views 161 Comments

Thousands of people took to the streets yesterday afternoon.

Timeline: How the death of George Floyd led to violent protests and a Trump threat to deploy the military

# Widespread Protest

Timeline: How the death of George Floyd led to violent protests and a Trump threat to deploy the military

Jun 2nd 2020, 3:53 PM 16,284 Views 103 Comments

Here’s how events have escalated in the last eight days.

Videos of NYPD officers' conduct during protests under investigation

# New York

Videos of NYPD officers' conduct during protests under investigation

Jun 2nd 2020, 10:22 AM 41,213 Views 123 Comments

In one video, an officer appears to draw his gun on a crowd of protesters.

'You have to arrest people': Trump says state governors are ‘weak’ in face of protests

# George Floyd Protests

'You have to arrest people': Trump says state governors are ‘weak’ in face of protests

Updated Jun 1st 2020, 5:17 PM 165,848 Views 309 Comments

The president had to take refuge in a White House bunker during angry scenes outside.

'No justice, no peace': Thousands march in Dublin against racism and US police brutality

# Black Lives Matter

'No justice, no peace': Thousands march in Dublin against racism and US police brutality

Jun 1st 2020, 4:38 PM 92,823 Views 294 Comments

Protesters marched to the US Embassy in solidarity with protesters in the US.

'I'm getting shot!': Journalists under attack from police and protesters across US

# Violence

'I'm getting shot!': Journalists under attack from police and protesters across US

May 31st 2020, 6:11 PM 48,161 Views 74 Comments

The arrest and handcuffing of a black CNN journalist has drawn the widest coverage.

Minnesota calls up 1,000 more soldiers as protests sweep US following George Floyd death

# Black Lives Matter

Minnesota calls up 1,000 more soldiers as protests sweep US following George Floyd death

Updated May 30th 2020, 6:52 PM 59,805 Views 0 Comments

Several hundred people angrily rallied outside the White House, clashing with the secret service.

'They murdered my brother': Protests held in Minneapolis over black man's killing by police officer

# George Floyd

'They murdered my brother': Protests held in Minneapolis over black man's killing by police officer

May 28th 2020, 7:23 AM 21,718 Views 67 Comments

The case is seen as the latest example of police brutality against African Americans.

US policeman won't face charges for chokehold that may have contributed to death of Eric Garner

# New York

US policeman won't face charges for chokehold that may have contributed to death of Eric Garner

Jul 16th 2019, 11:00 PM 15,635 Views 38 Comments

The decision effectively ended the five-year-old case.

Chicago ex-cop sentenced for murdering black teen Laquan McDonald

# Jason Van Dyke

Chicago ex-cop sentenced for murdering black teen Laquan McDonald

Jan 19th 2019, 7:49 AM 18,488 Views 23 Comments

Jason Van Dyke fired 16 bullets into the 17-year-old during the confrontation in 2014.

How many people need to take a stand to instigate social change?

# Study

How many people need to take a stand to instigate social change?

Jun 9th 2018, 5:30 PM 15,446 Views 50 Comments

A study examined this question – and came up with a definite figure.

# Fraud

Facebook's biggest Black Lives Matter page exposed as a fraud after it accepted thousands in donations

Apr 10th 2018, 6:17 PM 17,085 Views 48 Comments

The fake page had almost 700,000 followers.

U2 and Ed Sheeran cancel concerts in protest-hit St Louis

# Violence In St Louis

U2 and Ed Sheeran cancel concerts in protest-hit St Louis

Sep 17th 2017, 12:27 PM 24,248 Views 90 Comments

There were violent scenes after the acquittal of a police officer of the murder of a black man.

Philando Castile's family reaches $3m settlement over his death

# Police Shooting

Philando Castile's family reaches $3m settlement over his death

Jun 26th 2017, 9:19 PM 15,025 Views 16 Comments

The 32-year-old was several times by police officer Jeronimo Yanez in Minnesota.

Pepsi pulls 'tone deaf' Kendall Jenner protest ad after sustained backlash

# Black Lives Matter

Pepsi pulls 'tone deaf' Kendall Jenner protest ad after sustained backlash

Apr 5th 2017, 6:58 PM 53,736 Views 65 Comments

The advert was released on the 49th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination.

Officer who shot man in incident streamed on Facebook charged with manslaughter

# Philando Castile

Officer who shot man in incident streamed on Facebook charged with manslaughter

Nov 17th 2016, 8:18 AM 10,578 Views 25 Comments

Officer Jeronimo Yanez was also charged with two felony counts of intentional discharge of a dangerous weapon.

US police release video of fatal shooting of black man in the hope it will ease tensions

# San Diego

US police release video of fatal shooting of black man in the hope it will ease tensions

Oct 1st 2016, 4:40 PM 15,756 Views 40 Comments

Rev Shane Harris of the civil rights organisation National Action Network said the low-quality videos, shot at a distance, didn’t clarify what led to the shooting and said they’re likely to make people angrier.