Merch for new US holiday triggers racial controversy

From T-shirts to watermelon salads, corporate America’s response to the newest federal holiday has generated backlash With ‘Juneteenth’ now a federal holiday, US retailers have used the opportunity to hawk products marking black freedom. However, activists say that some of these products miss the mark, while others are racially offensive.

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Putin speaks to Modi

The leaders of Russia and India discussed bilateral relations and the Ukraine conflict during a phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, the Kremlin has announced. The leaders reportedly discussed issues related to the development of bilateral ties and noted progress in various fields…

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Car rams anti-reform protesters in Israel

Three people were injured in the incident as demonstrations and clashes with police intensified on Monday Three people were injured in Israel after a driver rammed into a crowd of protesters during a rally against highly controversial judicial reform that had been passed by the Knesset, the country’s parliament. Clashes with police erupted during demonstrations…

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