racism
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This summer, a 17-year-old boy was shot to death by police during a traffic stop in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre. Nationwide protests against racist police violence in France followed. A United Nations committee then called on the French government to take action against racial profiling by law enforcement.
13 Apr
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why, at least in the US.
1 Apr
Colonialism saw European nations conquer vast territories and control of millions of subjects. The conquest led some scientists to ask why Europeans could morally justify the violence and exploitation of the world they had created. A new branch of science sought to justify the unequal treatment of different people, with horrifying and longlasting consequences.
14 Jan
If you’ve experienced racial discrimination, you’ll know how it feels. Racism can cause high blood pressure, excess weight and mental health problems.
11 Nov
Many people in Germany are convinced that racism is an issue here, according to recent studies. Anti-racism organizations in Germany say the problem is structural.
20 Sep 2023
A novel report aims to classify the extent of antiziganism in Germany, including within state institutions. Yet there are some bright spots.
30 Aug 2023
US President Joe Biden called for an end to racist shootings, saying silence meant complicity, on the 60th anniversary of the march where Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
27 Jun 2023
Two new studies indicate that anti-Jewish racism and various forms of intersectional discrimination are widespread in Germany. At the same time, there is growing awareness and more reporting of discriminatory incidents.
19 Jun 2023
The US Justice Department accused the Minneapolis police of discriminating against Black and Native American people. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd in April 2021.
27 May 2023
A player for Real Madrid, one of the most renowned soccer teams in the world, is calling Spain "a country of racists" after racial slurs from fans halted a match for 10 minutes. It's the latest in a series of incidents involving LaLiga and Vinicius Jr, who was later expelled from the game during an altercation with opposing players.
26 May 2023
Brazilian football star Vinicius Junior was once again the victim of racial abuse whilst playing for Real Madrid. The Spanish league appear unable to crack down as it exposes the countries' lax attitude towards racism.
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Viral publications on social media are claiming that Princess Salma of Jordan shot down six Iranian drones late on Saturday. Jordan is the latest target of misinformation following its role in defending Israel against Iran's drone and missile attack. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.
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Canada's Peel Region police said Wednesday (April 17) that nine people, including Air Canada employees, are facing charges in connection to the $20 million Toronto Pearson airport gold heist that was meticulously carried out exactly one year ago.