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The United Nations on Tuesday strongly urged the US to investigate racism within its judicial and law enforcement systems, after a white police officer who killed an unarmed African-American teenager was not indicted. “I am deeply concerned at the disproportionate number of young African Americans who die in encounters with police officers, as well as the disproportionate number of African …

The Iraqi parliament met under pressure to approve of an inclusive government that has broad support against extremists on Monday. The outgoing government has come under fire from the Sunni Arab community, having helped create conditions which have revitalized Sunni militants, including the Islamic State (IS). Lawmakers approved Abadi’s cabinet after the vote, making him the new Prime Minister, with …