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Police arrest 130 in Baton Rouge at protest over police shootings

Around 130 people have been arrested in Baton Rouge as demonstrations continue over shootings by police.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Barack Obama’s appeal for calm after shootings

President Barack Obama has called for greater tolerance, respect and understanding from police officers towards the people they take an oath to protect, as well as from individuals who think officers are too heavy handed and intolerant.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Black leaders call for calm in Ferguson

Activists are asking protesters to clear the streets of the Missouri suburb where teenager Michael Brown was shot dead by police.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2014

Murder charge for Florida teenager’s killer

Neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman is to be charged withsecond-degree murder over the shooting dead of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2012

Standoff between black and white racial extremists

POLICE in riot gear rushed a downtown street to break up a standoff between hundreds of black and white extremists who exchanged screams of “Black power!” and “White power!” during a protest over the state’s handling of the case of a black man who was run over and dragged by a vehicle.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2009