18 months after African American George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis sparked protests for racial justice around the world, Minneapolis voters have chosen not to replace their police force with a new department that would have taken a holistic approach to crime.

In spite of the anger over George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis votes against scrapping police department

As the US chanted 'Black Lives Matter' all around the city to mark one year since George Floyd's death, his family visited the White House to talk to the US President and urge stricter police reforms.

Call for reforms, assurance and Cheetos: Floyd's family meets Biden on George's death anniversary

A cashier who was one of the last people to speak with George Floyd before his deadly arrest last May testified at Derek Chauvin's murder trial in Minneapolis on Wednesday that Floyd appeared to be high on drugs but was able to make friendly conversation.

Minneapolis cashier tells jury, Floyd appeared chatty, 'high' before arrest 

10 months ago, a death in America led to worldwide outrage. 46-year-old George Floyd died in police custody. A police officer knelt on his neck for close to 10 minutes.

Is America's human rights record declining? 

The United States recently slapped sanctions on Chinese officials. Do you know why? For 'serious human rights abuses targeting Uighurs'. The US also imposed sanctions on Cuba's Interior Minister.

Why has US failed to fight racism? 

Rayshard Brooks, Daniel Prude, Breonna Taylor, Atatiana Jefferson, Aura Rosser, Stephon Clark, Botham Jean, Philando Castille, Alton Sterling, Freddie Gray are just a few individuals killed by the American police in the last 7 years.

On the edge again, America watches developments closely 

Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin squeezed the life out of George Floyd when he arrested him in last May, a prosecutor told jurors in his opening statement at Chauvin's trial on murder charges on Monday.

A 'grinding and crushing' knee on Floyd: Opening statements begin in trial 

Expressing grave concern that the city of Minneapolis’ $27 million settlement with the family of George Floyd last week will tarnish his client, the lawyer for Derek Chauvin asked the judge Monday to delay the trial and move it outside of the city.

Chauvin’s lawyer asks for delay in Floyd trial

Brussels added to its large collection of murals on Thursday (June 18) with a newly commissioned work in memory of African-American George Floyd, whose killing by police has sparked global protests against racism and police violence.

Brussels adds George Floyd memorial to large mural collection

Symbols of hate are falling across the globe. In Seattle, demonstrators took control of a police district. In France, cops have taken to the streets. In New Zealand, a city has removed the statue of its namesake. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the global anti-racism movement.

Gravitas: Anti-racism protests: Statues continue to fall

Anti-racism protesters are tearing down more statues around the world. Is this the right way to raise voice against racial injustice? WION's Palki Sharma gets you some stories of racism behind the statues to decide.

Gravitas: More statues fall as Anti-Racism protests spread

Terror group Al-Qaeda is actively trying to exploit the current unrest in the US by reaching out to both Muslims and non-Muslims to present themselves as "champions of the oppressed".

WION Fineprint: Al Qaeda attempts to take advantage of unrest in US | Blact Lives Matter

The death of George Floyd due to police brutality has highlighted America's deep-rooted issue with race. The brutal act gained support from all over the world and demonstrations were held worldwide.

More than 50 countries show solidarity to George Floyd death

George Floyd. The name over and over again. That's what traveling artist Renda Writer envisioned as his tribute to Floyd on a large blank wall.

Traveling muralist pays tribute to George Floyd

Thousands of surfers gathered in Encinitas, California on Wednesday (June 3) for a "paddle out" honoring George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Surfs up in California to support Black Lives Matter

Activists put out a call online on Tuesday for local artists to come beautify the boarded up businesses. By Wednesday, several dozen artists were spray-painting murals and slogans in support of anti-police brutality protests, Black Lives Matter, and George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis last month by a white police officer who pinned him down with his knee.

Oakland artists use boarded-up windows for murals to show support

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday addressed the murder of George Floyd by the police in the US city of Minneapolis which has spurred a series of protests, not only in the country, but across the world.

George Floyd's murder 'inexcusable', says British PM Boris Johnson

Facebook employees staged a virtual walkout on Monday to protest CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision not to take action on a series of controversial posts from President Donald Trump

Facebook employees stage a virtual walkout over Trump's inhuman tweet

George Floyd’s younger brother Terrence Floyd urged protesters in Minneapolis on Monday to protest peacefully and to vote in the wake of violent demonstrations

George Floyd’s Brother Calls For Peaceful Protests

Mass protest continues across the United States for the sixth consecutive night over the killing of an unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer.

A Glimpse into US' racial tension: US still stands divided on the basis of colour and class

Mass protests over the police killing of another black man in the United States spread globally in the past few days, as many demonstrators not only expressed solidarity with their American counterparts

Riots in USA: Mayhem intensifies on the seventh day; Watch all the developments

The United States has gripped by protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who died last week in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Donald Trump threatens military force against protesters

Curfew imposed in several US states: More than 2,500 protestors arrested

The president accused Antifa of starting riots at street protests over George Floyd's death

Trump says ANTIFA will be designated 'Terrorist Organisation'

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