Nations authorize 'systemic racism' report
The U.N. Human Rights Council approved a resolution calling for a report on systemic racism and police brutality against Black people.
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U.N. urged to probe U.S. and global racism
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Libya clashes resume despite interventions
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U.N. mission to probe rights in Venezuela
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U.N. panel urges Myanmar genocide trials
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