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Dutch anti-blackface group declares victory
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» AMSTERDAM - A cherished Christmas tradition for some, profoundly insulting for others, the Dutch character “Black Pete”, a servant who helps Santa Claus distribute presents, has divided opinion in The Netherlands for decades.
Protesters out in force for anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies across US
AFP, Published on 19/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Huge crowds took to the streets Saturday in all 50 US states to vent their anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies at "No Kings" protests that Republicans ridiculed as "Hate America" rallies.
‘No Kings’ rallies expected to draw millions across US
Reuters, Published on 18/10/2025
» More than 2,600 “No Kings” protest events are scheduled to take place on Saturday in all 50 US states, a mass mobilisation against President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, education and security that organisers say are pushing the country toward autocracy.
Directors who quit US health agency warn it is 'destroying' protections
AFP, Published on 01/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Senior experts who recently resigned in protest from the top US public health agency denounced Sunday growing politicization of the organization, warning of a breakdown in the "firewall" between science and ideology.
Trump faces first electoral setback after Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his powerful advisor Elon Musk pouring millions into the race to sway the polls.
Republicans who back Trump get an earful from voters
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - Booing crowds, a man jabbing his finger and swearing — it is not easy these days for some Republican members of Congress as they face their constituents in town halls dominated by rage over President Donald Trump’s radical cost-cutting policies.
3 dead, 11 hurt in US grocery store shooting
New York Times, Published on 22/06/2024
» ARKANSAS - Three people were killed and 11 others injured in a shooting Friday morning at a grocery store in central Arkansas, police said.
US attorney general warns of 'extremists' after Vermont shooting
AFP, Published on 27/11/2023
» NEW YORK - US Attorney General Merrick Garland warned Monday of increasing threats from "domestic violent extremists" amid growing attacks against minority groups, as he vowed a full investigation into the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent.
US auto union chief warns ready to 'amp up' strike if no deal
AFP, Published on 17/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - The United Auto Workers chief warned Sunday that a historic strike at the top three US car manufacturers will expand if the companies do not raise their wage offers in ongoing negotiations.
US auto union chief says 'preparing to strike' as talks deadlock
AFP, Published on 14/09/2023
» DETROIT - The head of the US auto workers union announced plans on Wednesday to strike against the three major Detroit car manufacturers, saying the two sides remain far from a new agreement.