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3 June 2020, England, London: A protester with blood on his face lies outside the Houses of Parliament during the right-wing movement Democratic Football Lads Alliance clash with a Black Lives Matter protest. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire/dpa

World

BLACK LIVES MATTER

Police arrest 113 after 'shocking' violence during London protests

The Nomad Today 6/14/20

Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that much of the violence came from the right-wing counterprotesters, who were separated from the Black Lives Matter protesters by barriers and police lines.

Finland

Police ask for clues on who destroyed foreign-origin man's car

The Nomad Today 6/13/20

The vehicle suffered the breakage of all the windows, blows to the bodywork, and someone sprayed the word 'Mamu' on one of the sides.

error suspect Philip Manshaus (C) flashes the Nazi salute during his trial on charges of carrying out the Baerum mosque mass shooting on August 10, 2019. On June 11, 2020, he was found guilty of the shooting and sentenced to 21 years of "preventive detention," with the court saying he should serve at least 14 years. Photo: Heiko Junge/NTB scanpix/dpa

World

Norway orders 21 years of 'preventive detention' for mosque attacker

The Nomad Today 6/11/20

During the trial, Philip Manshaus made racist, Islamophobic and far-right statements. He said he only regretted he hadn't planned the attack better. He was also convicted of…

Finland

MAN OF FOREIGN ORIGIN ATTACKED

"Kill this mamu"

The Nomad Today 6/11/20

A group of Finnish youths harassed, assaulted and destroyed the car of a young man of immigrant origin in Teuva.

A family made up of a local woman and a man of foreign origin enjoy a walk. Photo: Foreigner.fi

Finland

Think-tank says Finnish women mate with foreigners to "take revenge" on society

The Nomad Today 6/10/20

“The excerpts I have seen from the publication are cruel and worrying,” said Minister of Science and Culture Hanna Kosonen after reading a publication from a foundation linked to the…

A woman raises her fist during the funeral service for African-American citizen George Floyd, who was killed on 25 May 2020 by a white policeman in the US city of Minneapolis, at the Fountain of Praise Church. Photo: David J. Phillip/POOL via Zuma/dpa

World

PROTESTS CONTINUE

Hundreds mourn George Floyd at funeral in Texas

The Nomad Today 6/10/20

Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton denounced racism as an "institutional systemic problem" that harkens back to slavery.

FILED - A man with a cow walks in front of an advertisement for skin whitening in New Delhi, India. Photo: dpa
Credit: Sunrita Sen / dpa

Lifestyle

Controversy over skin lightening creams amid anti-racism protests

The Nomad Today 6/9/20

TV in India and other parts of Asia is rife with advertisements for skin-whitening products promising better career prospects and a better life. In the wake of global anti-racism protests,…

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Finland

OMBUDSMAN'S REPORT

Majority of black people experience racism in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/9/20

60% of respondents who have worked or applied for a job said they have experienced discrimination by employers, colleagues, and customers in both the private and public sectors

Demonstrators carry a Black Lives Matter flag during a march against police brutality near the White House on Saturday. National Guard troops will start withdrawing from Washington, US President Donald Trump said Sunday, nearly a week after he deployed federal forces to the capital city. Photo: Sait Serkan Gurbuz/ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

Trump says National Guard will start withdrawal from Washington

The Nomad Today 6/7/20

The area outside the White House renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza.

03 June 2020, US, Washington, D.C.: Military vehicles stand in front of of the White House following the protest against the violent death of the African-American George Floyd by a white policemen in Minneapolis last week. Photo: Jay Mallin/ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

Huge crowds protests police brutality in US demonstrations

The Nomad Today 6/7/20

George Floyd is to be buried on Tuesday in Houston, Texas, where he grew up.

03 June 2020, US, Washington: A woman tears up while shouting at officers during a protest following the violent death of the African-American George Floyd by a white policeman in Minneapolis. Photo: Sait Serkan Gurbuz/ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

Washington set for large protests against police brutality

The Nomad Today 6/6/20

Demonstrators started gathering outside Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr led a famous rally for civil rights in 1963.

Lifestyle

Sesame Street hosts town hall for kids to ask questions about racism

The Nomad Today 6/6/20

Elmo - the red Muppet who is one of the most beloved characters- speaks with his father, Louie, about the meaning of the words 'protest' and 'racism'.

Finland

American company terminates business cooperation with MP Turtiainen

The Nomad Today 6/6/20

"We have zero tolerance for anything so offensive such as the social media post made by its founder," Elitefts said.

The casket of George Floyd before a memorial service at North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the US on June 4, 2020. Photo: Carlos Gonzalez/TNS via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

Memorial held for George Floyd as three officers appear in court

The Nomad Today 6/5/20

Family members, friends, political and religious leaders gathered to pay tribute to Floyd at the first formal memorial service held for him.

Finland

MP Turtiainen temporarily expelled from Perussuomalaiset group

The Nomad Today 6/4/20

On Wednesday, he made headlines for mocking George Floyd's death on Twitter.

Demonstrators take part in a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, near the White House in Washington, U.S., June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

World

New charges against Minneapolis policemen as protests continue

The Nomad Today 6/4/20

Thousands of demonstrators massed near the White House lit up their cellphone flashlights and sang along to the 1970s soul tune 'Lean on Me,' before resuming a chorus of anti-police chants.

Finland

ON TWITTER

Perussuomalaiset MP mocks George Floyd's death

The Nomad Today 6/3/20

Parliamentary Group 'True Finns' says Ano Turtiainen's behaviour is "not acceptable" and will discuss the issue internally.

Police in riot gear keep protesters at bay in Lafayette Park near the White House in Washington, U.S. May 31, 2020. Picture taken May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

World

UNITED STATES

Protests over death of George Floyd turn violent again despite curfews

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

In California several stores and shopping malls were looted.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump is seated prior to signing an executive order regarding social media companies in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

World

Trump backpedals after 'shooting' threat to Minneapolis rioters

The Nomad Today 5/30/20

Trump said he had expressed his sorrow to the family of George Floyd. The police officer, Derek Chauvin, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Thousands of demonstrators gather near the Minneapolis Police third precinct during the third day of demonstrations in response to the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi

World

Racially charged violence rages for third night in Minneapolis

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Protesters vented rage over the death of an unarmed black man after a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground following arrest.