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Five killed in fresh ethnic violence in India’s Manipur state

US health chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces widespread rebuke over his anti-Arab remarks

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr  falsely claimed that Arabs had not won major international awards and “don’t produce” science and literature.
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr  falsely claimed that Arabs had not won major international awards and “don’t produce” science and literature.

In Islamophobic rant, Trump seeks to stir Republican base in Michigan

Trump’s comments underscored the dark themes and personal vilification he and his allies have embraced as part of their closing pitch.
Trump’s comments underscored the dark themes and personal vilification he and his allies have embraced as part of their closing pitch.

Suspected ‘racist terrorist’ shooter put in French police psychiatric unit

France’s President Emmanuel Macron meeting rescue forces at the town hall following a shooting in Trappes, near Paris on Oct 23.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron meeting rescue forces at the town hall following a shooting in Trappes, near Paris on Oct 23.

Australian migration cuts to take heavy toll on economy with worker shortages expected

Businesses say the cuts will instead worsen worker shortages across the economy.
Businesses say the cuts will instead worsen worker shortages across the economy.

Apu returns to The Simpsons with a new voice actor

The character of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is now voiced by Sunil Malhotra.
The character of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is now voiced by Sunil Malhotra.

Starbucks Hong Kong staff labels South Korean customer ‘Kim’ as ‘Kimchi’

Starbucks drinks for a South Korean customer with the surname Kim were labelled “Kimchi” at Hong Kong International Airport on Oct 11.
Starbucks drinks for a South Korean customer with the surname Kim were labelled “Kimchi” at Hong Kong International Airport on Oct 11.

FIFA upholds punishment for anti-Muslim chants at Spain match

A big screen displays an anti discrimination message inside the stadium during the International Friendly between Spain and Egypt in Cornella de Llobregat, Spain, on March 31.
A big screen displays an anti discrimination message inside the stadium during the International Friendly between Spain and Egypt in Cornella de Llobregat, Spain, on March 31.

Why India’s voter revision drive has stoked fear and anger

Members of the All India Students’ Association, social activists and members of the Cockroach Janta Party hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against the central government over voter-list revisions.
Members of the All India Students’ Association, social activists and members of the Cockroach Janta Party hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against the central government over voter-list revisions.

Swansea’s South Korean winger Eom Ji-Sung racially abused in Championship game, says club

Eom (right) in action with South Korea at the Asian Games, where he helped his nation win the gold medal.
Eom (right) in action with South Korea at the Asian Games, where he helped his nation win the gold medal.

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