minneapolis police department faces damning federal investigation findings and potential overhaul

Minneapolis Police Department Faces Damning Federal Investigation Findings and Potential Overhaul

An 89-page report documenting the findings of the US Department of Justice’s multi year investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) was just made public. The probe was brought on by the 2020 murder of…

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venezuela metalworkers demand labour rights, stop protesting criminalization

Venezuela: Metalworkers Demand Labour Rights, Stop Protesting Criminalization

Venezuelan industrial workers and social movements demanded the immediate release of two trade union leaders detained during protests at state-owned steelmaker Siderúrgicas del Orinoco (Sidor) in Ciudad Guayana, Bolívar state. Daniel Romero and Leonardo Azócar…

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poland and hungary reject eu council's proposal on asylum policy solidarity and sharing mechanism

Poland and Hungary Reject EU Council’s Proposal on Asylum Policy Solidarity and Sharing Mechanism

Poland and Hungary vigorously opposed the recent proposal by the European Union (EU) Council to put in place a “solidarity and sharing mechanism” for asylum policies. The goal of the strategy was to harmonise the…

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in place of attending school, one in 10 children works

In place of Attending School, One in 10 Children Works

Around 160 million children worldwide do not attend school and instead work to support their families. That amounts to almost one child in ten. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) shared these shocking figures on Monday…

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police watchdog calls for new powers for england and wales amid trust crisis

Police Watchdog Calls for New Powers for England and Wales Amid Trust Crisis

According to Andy Cooke, trust in the police is “hanging by a thread” and forces are not following advice. The head of England and Wales’ police inspectorate has called for broad new powers to compel…

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troubled legacy bill amendments were said to be 'tinkering around the edge'

Troubled Legacy Bill Amendments Were Said to Be ‘Tinkering Around The Edge’

Changes made to a contentious bill intended to address the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past have been criticized as little more than “tinkering around the edges”. People accused of crimes committed during the Troubles…

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biden invites thousands of lgbtq+ individuals, to celebrate pride month

Biden Invites Thousands of LGBTQ+ Individuals, To Celebrate Pride Month

President Joe Biden has invited thousands of LGBTQ+ people to celebrate Pride Month. This is a big time for the LGBTQ+ community in the White House. White House officials confirmed, Biden was announcing new initiatives…

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judge approves famu students' state funding lawsuit alleging racial discrimination

Judge Approves FAMU Students’ State Funding Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

On Thursday, a federal judge allowed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and education officials alleging racial discrimination in funding and management of Florida A&M University, the state’s only public historical Black university, to proceed.…

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grossly unfair trial leads to execution of bahraini shi'a men in saudi arabia

Grossly Unfair Trial Leads to Execution of Bahraini Shi’a Men in Saudi Arabia

In a case that has raised concerns over human rights violations, two Bahraini Shi’a men, Jaafar Sultan, and Sadeq Thamer, were executed in Saudi Arabia following a trial that Amnesty International described as “grossly unfair.”…

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fair work commission grants historic wage increase for australian workers

Fair Work Commission Grants Historic Wage Increase for Australian Workers

Millions of Australian workers are set to receive a significant pay rise following the annual wage review conducted by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). The decision, which involves lifting minimum and award wages, will benefit…

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