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IBM to pay $17M in US DEI probe settlement

IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to settle a U.S. government investigation into its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, marking a major development in the federal crackdown on corporate diversity policies.

11 Apr 2026-09:30
UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘return to civil war’

The United Nations human rights chief has expressed deep concern over the worsening situation in South Sudan, urging immediate measures to prevent the country from returning full-scale civil war.

27 Feb 2026-17:04
Jesse Jackson, US civil rights leader, dies at 84

17 Feb 2026-14:25
Biden cautions of "dark days" under Trump

Former President Joe Biden voiced concern on Thursday over attacks on the rule of law and threats to civil rights under President Donald Trump, marking some of his most direct criticism of the new administration since leaving office.

02 Aug 2025-00:19
Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case faces sentencing

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison is set to be sentenced Monday in federal court after being convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights.

21 Jul 2025-16:40
Thousands of students in Serbia protest against civil rights violations and a crackdown by the spy agency

13 Jan 2025-04:19
North Carolina federal prison supervisor convicted for ordering physical punishment

A North Carolina federal prison supervisor has been convicted after investigators say he instructed a correctional officer to physically punish a man incarcerated at the institution by beating him, News.az reports citing foreign media.

29 Dec 2024-00:22
Iran and Russia explore collaboration on civil rights support

Head of the Iran's State Inspectorate Organization Zabihollah Khodaian and Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov have discussed cooperation on supporting the rights of the citizens and supervisory activities, as well as legal and judicial affairs, News.Az reports citing IRNA .

08 Oct 2024-21:10

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