Divided America foreign input on American image abroad
Bangkok reports a mixed global view of the United States. Americans are praised as generous, innovative and freedom loving, yet criticized for military actions, gun violence and internal racial divisions. The piece notes post 9/11 sympathy and concerns over restrictions on Muslims and Mexicans.
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What they're saying about America across the globe
Across Manila, Havana, Tokyo, New Delhi, and beyond, respondents describe Americans as tipsters, friendly communicators, and brand lovers. They cite democracy, opportunity, capitalism, technology, and consumer abundance as defining traits, while some warn of arrogance and excess.
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Police harassment familiar to young blacks and Hispanics
Two-thirds of young African Americans and 40 percent of Hispanics report experience with violence or harassment by police, per GenForward a University of Chicago AP NORC poll. The survey also shows youth want police presence despite these concerns and cites recent killings of Black men by white officers in Baton Rouge and St. Paul.
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London stabbing not terrorism shocks Russell Square crowd
Norwegian teenager knife rampage in London killed an American woman from Florida and wounded five others near Russell Square. Police say attackers acted due to mental health issues, though initial terrorism lines were explored before ruling out radicalization. Multiple officers flooded streets and detectives probed the scene and witnesses.
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Boko Haram leadership rift widens after rival claim
Abuba kar Shekau declared he remains Boko Haram's leader in Lagos on Thursday, rejecting Islamic State's install of Abu Musab al Barnawi as head of the West Africa Province. The rift risks renewed factional fighting and possibly a shift toward al-Qaida contacts.
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UAE plane in go around before deadly Dubai crash
Transponder data and air traffic control chatter suggest Emirates Flight EK521 attempted a go around to retry a second landing when it crashed in Dubai. Investigators and the airline have not confirmed the findings, and experts warn much remains unknown.
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