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Black Lives Matter NYC 'inspired' by Toronto chapter's call for removal of uniformed police
Inspired by Black Lives Matter Toronto's demonstration at the Toronto Pride Parade last year, members of the activist group in New York City are now calling for the removal of uniformed police officers from their city's parade.
Istanbul police enforce ban on gay, transgender pride march
Turkish police stopped people from gathering in large numbers for LGBT pride in Istanbul on Sunday, but smaller groups made impromptu press statements defying a ban imposed by the governor.
At least 9 dead, 28 missing after tourist boat sinks in Colombia
A tourist ferry packed with around 170 passengers for the holiday weekend capsized Sunday on a reservoir near the Colombian city of Medellin, officials say.
U.S. gay pride parades sound a note of resistance — and face some of their own
Gay pride parades Sunday in New York, San Francisco and other U.S. cities are spotlighting resistance to what participants see as new pressure on gay rights, while contending with the prospect of protests over the events' own diversity and direction.
'I'll catch you, honey!': Teen plummets from park ride, caught by crowd
A teenager fell about eight metres from a stopped gondola ride at an upstate New York amusement park Saturday night, tumbling into a crowd of park guests and employees gathered below to catch her before she hit the ground.
