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Former NFL star cited for #TakeAKnee campaign

19Jul

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Former NFL star cited for #TakeAKnee campaign

Former National Football League star Colin Kaepernick has been recognized for his human rights work by the National Education Association on Sunday. Kaepernick, who is the brainchild of the #TakeAKnee campaign, received the President’s Award for his unparalleled work in advocating for the rights of African-Americans in the US, which began when he took a knee during the national anthem about two years ago as a sign of indignation over the killings. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the streets," said Kaepernick. NEA President Lily Eskelsen García said during the awarding ceremony that those receiving the award has shown “remarkable courage and conviction to stand up for racial and social justice.” “...

Finally, in Saudi Arabia Women will be Sitting in the Driving Seat

Sunday 24 June will be historic for women in Saudi Arabia. Because women from Saudi Arabia have been allowed to drive today. Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally get in the driver's seat of a car. This Sunday the kingdom lifts its longstanding restriction on ladies driving. Saudi Arabia was the only country in the world, where women were not allowed to drive. Last year, Saudi Prince Prince Mohammad bin Salman raised the ban on September 27 last year, giving relief to women. Women with licensed training and driving vehicles are now able to drive vehicles in Saudi Arabia. This ban on women driving was a disputable boycott. Such a change brings the conservative Gulf country into line with whatever remains of the world. This decision gave women licenses by training to drive them....

South Korea’s President May To Visit India in July

New Delhi - South Korea's President Moon Jae-in might pay a visit to India next month. Although his date of visit has not been confirmed, he is expected to visit India during the first week of July. Last month, Minister of State for External Affairs, General VK Singh went on a visit to North Korea. It was first time in 20 years a high-ranking personnel from India visited North Korea. In addition, India also appointed an Ambassador in North Korea. South Korea's President arrives in India on the backdrop of new relations between India and North Korea, which has given special significance. In May, General VK Singh met the Vice President of North Korea Kim Yong Dai, Foreign Minister Rei Yong Ho, Deputy Foreign Minister Choe Hui-chol, cultural minister Pak Chun Nam and discussed political, e...