Mélissa Godin

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U.K. Government Relaxes Quarantine Rules For Travelers From 58 Countries

The U.K. government is relaxing quarantine rules for travelers arriving from 58 countries, who will no longer be required to self-isolate for 14 days when entering the country.Starting on July 10, travelers from a range...

By Mélissa Godin

COVID-19 Linked Hunger Could Cause More Deaths Than The Disease Itself, New Report Finds

Disruption to food production and supplies due to COVID-19 could cause more deaths from starvation than the disease itself, according to an Oxfam report published Thursday.The report found that 121 million more people could be...

By Mélissa Godin

Starbucks Barista Writes 'ISIS' on Muslim Woman's Cup

After the 19-year-old spoke to the coffee shop's supervisor, she was escorted off the premises

By Mélissa Godin

81 People Killed During Protests Over Murder Of Ethiopian Musician

At least 81 people in Ethiopia have been killed in massive protests that erupted following the killing of musician and activist Hachalu Hundessa.The 34 year-old singer—a prominent figure of the Oromo ethnic group—was shot dead...

By Mélissa Godin

'Cancel Canada Day': Indigenous Activists Protest 'Ongoing Genocide'

Indigenous activists in Canada peaceful marched in the streets yesterday, as part of the ‘Cancel Canada Day’ protests that took place nationwide on the country’s national holiday.Organized by the Idle No More movement, the march...

By Mélissa Godin

Survey: Many Americans 'Dissatisfied' With U.S.

When asked how they feel about the state of the U.S., 71% of respondents said they felt angry, and 66% are fearful

By Mélissa Godin

Beyoncé Calls On U.S. Citizens to Vote 'Like Our Life Depends on it'

Beyoncé has called on American citizens to vote in the upcoming presidential election during an acceptance speech for a humanitarian BET award she was given by Michelle Obama. She dedicated the award to protesters around...

By Mélissa Godin

Sahara Desert 'Godzilla' Dust Cloud Approaching the United States

A large desert dust plume from the Sahara desert in north Africa is closing in on the United States. The cloud—which has been called the Godzilla Dust Cloud—forms annually but is significantly larger this year.“This...

By Mélissa Godin

Archeologists Discover Neolithic Structure Near Stonehenge

Archeologists have discovered at least twenty prehistoric shafts near the world heritage site of Stonehenge, who say that it is the largest prehistoric structure to have ever been uncovered in England.The shafts–which are 1.2 mile...

By Mélissa Godin

Protesters Topple George Washington Statue in Portland

Some protesters wrapped the statue's head in an American flag, which they lit on fire

By Mélissa Godin

The Countries Where Cops Don't Carry Guns

Police officers in 19 countries keep law and order without carrying firearms. Here's how they do it

By Mélissa Godin

Ayushmann Khuarrana on How Films Can Bring India Together

Earlier this year, Khurrana became the first mainstream Bollywood actor to play a gay man in a leading role

By Mélissa Godin

Women In Switzerland Scream In Protest Of Gender Inequality

Women across Switzerland screamed in protest of unequal treatment and gender-based violence, during a national protest on Sunday.At the Women’s Strike, known nationally as the Frauenstreik, thousands of protesters screamed at 3:24pm, the time of...

By Mélissa Godin

Barbra Streisand Gives George Floyd's Daughter Shares in Disney

Gianna Floyd, the six year-old daughter of George Floyd has become a Disney shareholder, after Barbra Streisand gifted her shares in the company.On her Instagram account, Gianna posted a photo of herself holding the share...

By Mélissa Godin

French Police Throw Handcuffs on Ground in Protest of Ban on Chokehold

Police officers in France have carried out protests and thrown handcuffs on the ground, saying that they are “insulted” by claims that the police in France tolerates and perpetuates racism and abuse.Police officers protested on...

By Mélissa Godin

Germany Takes to the Streets Against Racism

It may be the largest demonstrator turnout outside of the United States

By Billy Perrigo and Mélissa Godin

Bollywood Stars Face Backlash for Denouncing Racism in the U.S.

As anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd have spread across the world, Bollywood stars have spoken out against racism in the United States. But on social media, many users are calling these stars...

By Mélissa Godin

London Mayor Says City’s Landmarks Linked To Slavery 'Should Be Taken Down'

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has said all statues and street names with links to slavery “should be taken down” in the wake of anti-racism protests in the city and across the country.“It is...

By Mélissa Godin

Seven People Found Dead Inside Burning House in Alabama

Deputies for the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office found seven people shot dead inside a burning house in Valhermoso Springs, Alabama on Friday, according to WHNT-TV.Deputies received a call about a shooting on Thursday at 11:23pm....

By Mélissa Godin

Why Protesters Are Taking to the Streets of France to Fight Police Brutality

Some 20,000 people in Paris defied a ban against public gathering on Tuesday to protest the death of Adama Traoré, a black man who died at the hands of police officers in 2016. The protests...

By Mélissa Godin and Chahrazade Douah
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