A combative U.S. President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday “there is blame on both sides” for the deadly violence on the weekend in Charlottesville, Va., appearing to once again equate the actions of white nationalist groups and those protesting them. CBC | World News
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Militias a ‘chilling’ presence at rallies but few signs of violence, so far
Armed groups of private citizens have increasingly been taking on a security function at public events where the possibility of violent protest exists, including at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va. They say their aim is to uphold the U.S. Constitution. CBC | World News
Read More »Violence in Charlottesville solidifies Michael Bennett’s decision to sit for anthem
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett plans to sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice — and expects a backlash over an issue that is “bigger than a sport.” CBC | Sports News
Read More »Amid Charlottesville KKK Rally Violence, Controversial Confederate Flag Proudly Flies In Ireland
Days after counter protester Heather Heyer died in the Charlottesville race riots, and a car crashed into and injured 19 others, the Confederate flag flew proud in Ireland. The waving red-and-white bunting had nothing to do with the Charlottesville riots, the KKK rally in Virginia, or the deadly car crash though. Irish fans of the Cork hurling and football teams ...
Read More »Barack Obama’s Tweet About Charlottesville Violence Becomes Third Most Liked Tweet Ever
In the aftermath of the recent Charlottesville’s Unite the Right rally, where Neo-Nazis and Klan members congregated before a clash, one man has condemned this racist hatred with just one single tweet. After the Charlottesville violence, former President Barack Obama shared his wisdom via his social media handle. In the Charlottesville violence, 20 people were injured and one killed in ...
Read More »Horror as knifeman tries to stab women on train in latest shock violence to hit Germany
A YOUNG man pulled out a knife on a train from Hamburg to Bremen in Germany as terrified passengers fled the train running for their lives during a shocking week of violence. Daily Express :: News Feed
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