Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionImages from last year’s commemoration in Hong Kong People across Hong Kong are finding ways to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen …Read More »

Health experts are warning the military that more personnel serving in long-term care facilities must be tested for COVID-19. The Department of National Defence says that currently troops are tested if …Read More »

ABC News’ David Wright reports on the president’s criticism of demonstrations across the U.S., despite his praise for overseas protests. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH …Read More »

Image copyright EPA Image caption The document plans for a massive expansion in offshore wind Greenpeace has joined a growing list of organisations demanding that the UK government puts protecting …Read More »

4 June: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the national anthem bill had been passed. Reuters later issued a correction to say that while voting had started, …Read More »

Police misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie said officials need to address the root causes behind anti-racism protests and "respond to the demands of people." To read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.5594196 »»» Subscribe to …Read More »

Does President Trump have double standard for protests?; Fiance of woman killed by Minneapolis police talks George Floyd death; Small towns united in protest ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images HSBC and Standard Chartered have given their backing to China’s new security laws for Hong Kong. Both banks made statements saying the proposed law can help …Read More »

The central Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus was first detected late last year, says it has tested nearly 10 million residents in an unprecedented 19-day campaign to check …Read More »

It's been one year since the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its final report. The inquiry’s chief commissioner says the federal government doesn’t seem …Read More »

Attorney Mark Geragos discusses the fallout from the George Floyd case, and if former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will ever return to the NFL. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at …Read More »

Image copyright Reuters Image caption James Mattis was President Donald Trump’s first defence secretary – but resigned in 2018 Former US Defence Secretary James Mattis has denounced President Donald Trump, …Read More »

When we deny the existence of systemic racism, we don’t recognize when things get worse, says sociology professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS …Read More »

The Minnesota attorney general upgraded charges against Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder, and three other ex-officers have been charged with aiding and abetting. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS …Read More »

Image copyright AFP Image caption The leaked diesel oil drifted some 12km (7.5 miles) from the site of the accident Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has declared a state of emergency …Read More »

At least two US senators have accused China of hiding data from the World Health Organization that could have altered the course of the coronavirus outbreak, even as a Chinese …Read More »

Canada should collect race-based data on COVID-19 infections to better understand the impact of the pandemic, according to one of this country's leading experts on the social causes of disease. …Read More »

Mark Esper has flat-out opposed the president’s idea to invoke the Insurrection Act to get active-duty troops to U.S. cities, saying it should only be used in the most dire …Read More »

Image copyright Juan Haro Image caption Services have been hit in Niger Millions of children could die from preventable disease because of severe disruptions to vaccination programmes caused by coronavirus, …Read More »

The Republican National Committee unveiled plans on Wednesday to proceed with certain convention activities in Charlotte, North Carolina, even though President Donald Trump will deliver his nomination acceptance speech somewhere …Read More »

The Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd will be facing second-degree murder charges. The other three officers involved in the arrest have also been charged. »»» Subscribe to …Read More »

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British police said Wednesday that a German man has been identified as a suspect in the case of a 3-year-old British girl who disappeared 13 years ago while on holiday …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Protests over police brutality against black people have rocked the US The Gambia has demanded a “credible” investigation after the son of a diplomat …Read More »

In a virtual town hall, former U.S. president Barack Obama offered condolences to George Floyd's family and expressed optimism despite the pandemic and protests, saying "This country's going to get …Read More »

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said at a press conference there was "strong evidence" to file an amended complaint against Derek Chauvin and issue arrest warrants for the others. Watch …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Italians are now allowed to travel inside the country again Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte offered a hopeful message as the country moved to …Read More »

Pat Robertson, an influential Christian leader in the United States, has rebuked President Donald Trump for his threats to call in the US military against civilians and his hardline stance against …Read More »

Toronto Argonauts GM Mike (Pinball) Clemons says the protests against racism in the U.S. and around the world show that the problem is not limited to the U.S. or to …Read More »

Psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor discusses how to best explain the current atmosphere of the protest and racism to kids. #Pandemic #Psychiatrist #DrJanetTaylor #Racism Watch the video: SourceRead More »

“A lot is going to change” from protests across the US against the police killing of George Floyd as the presidential election should usher in “a new climate” more favourable …Read More »

According to U of T Prof. Beverly Bain, politicians who say Canada does not have systemic racism like the U.S. are 'whitewashing' Canadian history. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to …Read More »

Image copyright AFP Image caption Floyd’s death has sparked huge protests against racism and the police killings of black Americans New charges have been announced against all of the sacked …Read More »

Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday called the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer "a horrible crime." Watch the video: SourceRead More »

Three police officers present when George Floyd died have been charged while charges for the officer who knelt on his neck have been upgraded. Derek Chauvin, who handcuffed and knelt …Read More »

Anaira Joshi-Seoul is a big fan of the CBC. Using a microphone she made with her mom, Trina Joshi, she reports on her daycare friends, the weather and coronavirus. »»» …Read More »

Snapchat says it has stopped promoting President Donald Trump’s account. As a result, it will no longer feature in the app’s Discover section. The firm said it would “not amplify …Read More »

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As the United States grapples with an ongoing pandemic, an economic crisis and now deep racial tensions nationwide, the global community is now rallying around what were once American-focused issues.  …Read More »

Protests against police violence stretched through the night in Washington, D.C., despite a curfew. A new tall black fence blocked demonstrators from approaching the White House, and military police filled …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images The US is to ban passenger flights from China from 16 June, in the latest sign of tensions between the two economic giants. The Department of …Read More »

At least 9,300 people have been arrested across the United States amid the continuing protests after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who died last week in police …Read More »

"There's your police chief!" Howard County Police Chief joined a protest in Columbia, Maryland holding a sign that read, "Silence is complicity." https://abcn.ws/3dv81HR SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More …Read More »

For months, scientists, academics, politicians, commentators and our readers have been debating whether the Swedish model, the only major European country not to impose lockdown, would ultimately prove to have …Read More »

Protests from New Zealand to Paris over George Floyd’s death are not simply being held in solidarity with U.S. demonstrators. As CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata reports, the case has reignited …Read More »

Black Americans are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, says Toronto respirologist Dr. Samir Gupta, while noting that similar data is not available for Canada. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch …Read More »

Image copyright Getty images Image caption Steve King has supported far-right politicians overseas Controversial US Congressman Steve King, who has been criticised for a string of remarks on race and …Read More »

The government of The Gambia has demanded a “transparent, credible and objective investigation” into the shooting death of one of its citizens – the son of a retired diplomat – …Read More »

"I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act." Defense Sec. Mark Esper says he does not currently support deployment of active duty military troops on city streets, as Pres. Trump …Read More »

As scientists race to develop a vaccine against COVID-19, there are fears that a small but active anti-vaccination movement could undermine their efforts. A team from George Washington University (GWU) …Read More »

Paris — France has rolled out its “StopCovid” contact tracing app as it continues easing restrictions on normal life aimed at curtailing the coronavirus disease in the country. Within a few …Read More »

Federal ministers and Canada's top public health officers provide updates on the COVID-19 response in Canada and take reporters' questions in OttawaTo read more: http://cbc.ca/ »»» Subscribe to CBC News …Read More »

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption‘I’m tired of being afraid’: Why Americans are protesting US President Donald Trump has denied reports he was rushed to the White …Read More »

China withheld vital information about the outbreak and waited more than a week before publishing the genome of the novel coronavirus in January. That is according to an investigation by …Read More »

"My greatest fear is…that I wake up one day and one of our airmen will be George Floyd." Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief Master Sergeant …Read More »

Rome — Italy has reopened its borders to much of the rest of Europe nearly three months after the country became the first in the world to issue a strict nationwide …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The trips are part of a recovery programme for coronavirus patients Spanish coronavirus patients are taking trips to the seaside as part of their …Read More »

Protesters have converged on London's Hyde Park to protest against the death of George Floyd in police custody and against racism in the U.K., despite a ban on mass gatherings due to …Read More »

Sudanese authorities have put up barricades outside the military headquarters to stop protesters from gathering there. Crowds are expected to mark a year since a violent crackdown by security forces …Read More »

Floyd’s old friend, rapper Trae the Truth, shows “Nightline” Houston’s Third Ward, where Floyd was raised. Chi Osee, a young protester in New York City, talks staying safe and why …Read More »

London — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was “inexcusable,” and he understands why people are protesting. In …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Michele’s other TV shows include Scream Queens and The Mayor Glee star Lea Michele has apologised after a former co-star said she made her …Read More »

Actor and singer Keke Palmer asked National Guardsmen deployed in Los Angeles to join a protest march. When they said they had orders to remain at their posts, Palmer asked them …Read More »

Thousands of people around the world have rallied in solidarity with anti-racism protests in the US following the police killing of George Floyd on May 25. Floyd, an unarmed Black …Read More »

The six police officers have until Friday to turn themselves in after they were seen shooting a stun gun at two college students who were caught in traffic and eating …Read More »

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, it is becoming clearer that the centralisation of resources is a bad solution to combat it. Uniform decision-making prevents the taking of appropriate measures in …Read More »

Speaking at the Vatican on Wednesday, Pope Francis condemned the death of George Floyd. He directly addressed “brothers and sisters in the United States,” saying he has “witnessed with great …Read More »

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Time is running out for a 13-year-old girl who's waiting for a specialized spinal operation in B.C. Surgeries have resumed but as Belle Puri of CBC's Impact Team reports the …Read More »

ABC News correspondents and anchors share their experiences and discuss the many ways black individuals have learned to deal with racism throughout their lives, from police encounters to slurs. Watch …Read More »

Police fired tear gas on protesters in Paris during an unauthorised demonstration against racial injustice and police violence. The protest began peacefully on Tuesday evening at a courthouse in Paris, …Read More »

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Watch the CBS News Digital documentary “Jailed for Abortion in El Salvador” in the video player above.  Abortion has been banned in El Salvador since 1998, and more than 140 …Read More »

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionYemen bracing for coronavirus outbreak Donors have pledged $1.35bn (£1.1bn) in humanitarian aid for Yemen – $1bn short of what the UN …Read More »

Families held up homemade signs in protest as Trump drove through Washington, D.C., while church leaders criticized his show of force with tear gas in front of a place of …Read More »

People have long hoarded banknotes in uncertain times, but the coronavirus pandemic may prove an exception: passed from person to person, cash is making people nervous. Across Europe, as economies …Read More »

(CNN) — Although most governments are still advising against “nonessential” international travel, a host of popular destinations are beginning to ease their Covid-19 lockdown measures and border restrictions and are …Read More »

Tomoyuki Sugano of the Yomiuri Giants pitches with a backdrop of empty stands during play in a preseason baseball game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Yakult Swallows at Tokyo …Read More »

Image copyright EPA Image caption Swedes have been told to maintain social distancing but there has been no lockdown Sweden’s controversial decision not to impose a strict lockdown in response …Read More »

Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson discusses how law enforcement should handle growing protests and efforts at reform. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC …Read More »

Press freedom groups have raised the alarm after more than 200 attacks and arrests on journalists since the death of George Floyd. Floyd’s death, which came after a police officer …Read More »

(CNN) — On an average weekday, you might find Parisian Laurent Luft enjoying a swim at the city’s Roger Le Gall swim center. Like many of us, Luft’s currently missing …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption South Africa has had some of the most restrictive lockdown measures in the world A South African court has found some coronavirus lockdown regulations …Read More »

Cyclone Nisarga, which intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea, is making landfall along India’s western coast, forcing a high alert in the financial hub of Mumbai …Read More »

This country has seen the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, the 1968 riots after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the 1992 Rodney King riots and countless others. #AmericaInPain #ABCNews #GeorgeFloyd #History …Read More »

Surveys are beginning to shed light on the impact that the lockdowns to contain the spread of COVID-19 is having on mental health and well-being. Early findings from these surveys …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Australia is set for its first recession in 29 years as the country feels the impact of the virus pandemic. Official figures show that the economy …Read More »

The annexation of illegal Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, as well as the strategic and fertile Jordan Valley, could begin as early as July 1, Israel’s government says. …Read More »

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, who was pepper-sprayed by police during an Ohio protest, discusses the unrest gripping the nation and President Trump’s response. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST …Read More »

Italy reopened its borders to European travellers on Wednesday as the country attempts to rescue its tourism industry. However there are fears in Italy that people may be put off …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Scientists are running a trial to see if ibuprofen can help hospital patients who are sick with coronavirus. The team from London’s Guy’s and St Thomas’ …Read More »

Mayor London Breed discusses escalating unrest in nationwide protests and police reform. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE …Read More »

Leading Belarus opposition politician Nikolai Statkevich was jailed on Monday amid a crackdown on protesters who rallied against President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election bid. Statkevich was handed a 15-day jail term …Read More »

Written by Oscar Holland, CNN Contributors Ananda Pellerin, CNN The final words of George Floyd, the African American man who died after being restrained by a Minneapolis police officer, have …Read More »

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Protesters defiant on New York’s Manhattan Bridge Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated, mainly peacefully, across the United States for an eighth night …Read More »

It’s been one full week of protests. Thousands across the country are demanding justice and equality while Trump has again called to meet demonstrators with “overwhelming force.” #GeorgeFloyd #Protest #AmericaInPain …Read More »

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Image copyright Getty Images Google has been sued in the US over claims it illegally invades the privacy of users by tracking people even when they are browsing in “private …Read More »

Participants, some of whom are protesting for the first time, talk about why they are taking to the streets in support of change and how they have handled intense moments. …Read More »

A pandemic swept through the US and Europe in 1918 killing, by some estimates, more than 50 million people. It began between January and February in the United States when …Read More »