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Saturday 5 December 2020
James Alex Fields Jr apologised today for his actions.
James Alex Fields (21) was convicted of murdering 32-year-old paralegal Heather Heyer.
James Fields has been convicted of the first degree murder of Heather Heyer.
James Fields (21) is accused of the first degree murder of Heather Heyer.
Another far-right rally is scheduled for Sunday, right outside the White House.
The rally is due to take place on the anniversary of the Charlottesville event during which a woman was killed.
The film is usually shown every summer but will not be shown next year.
Christopher Cantwell handed himself into police custody over violence at Charlottesville.
A UN committee has said the move is aimed at helping prevent “existing problems from escalating into conflict”.
The decision came following the recent violence in the Virginia city of Charlottesville.
Trump made his comments during a rally in Phoenix, Arizona.
The blowing up of Nelson’s pillar, on O’Connell Street, in 1966 is the most acute example of the re-writing of the Irish landscape, writes Dr Richard Scriven.
Analysts say theses groups may have members in the tens of thousands and tacit supporters in the hundreds of thousands.
“You can’t wash this one away by shaking my hand and saying ‘I’m sorry’.”
It comes after a huge backlash over Trump’s response to white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia,
The US President sent a number of tweets on this issue this afternoon.
Those in attendance at the vigil sang several spirituals and observed a moment of silence.
Saying that the average Trump voter is a racist amounts to a slur on those (including several of my own close friends) who voted for him for a variety of reasons, writes Larry Donnelly.
“You’re changing history. You’re changing culture,” Trump said of the removal of statues of Confederate leaders.
President Donald Trump disbanded two business councils after CEOs began resigning from them.
Hundreds gathered for a memorial of Heather Heyer, who was killed after a white supremacist rammed a car into protesters.
The US President fielded numerous questions on Charlottesville and his response to the violence yesterday.
She called protesters at the white supremacist rally ‘pathetic cowards’.
The statement once again drew sharp criticism from across the political and cultural board.
The flag was flown by Cork supporters during Sunday’s All Ireland semi-final against Waterford.
He also defended his advisor Steve Bannon as “not a racist”.
President Trump denounced “evil” racism, bigotry and hatred during a speech today.
The US President has been criticised strongly after initially stating that there was violence “on many sides”.
Civil rights groups call the flag a symbol of “hate and racism.”
Jason Kessler had barely begun speaking before protesters began shouting over him.
One woman was killed, and 19 were injured, when a car ploughed into people at a counter-protest in Charlottesville, Virginia.
There were widespread scenes of violence yesterday in the Virgina city as white supremacist and nationalist demonstrations clashed with counter-protesters.
Two police officers died after a helicopter crashed.
Some white nationalists at a violent rally in Charlottesville were spotted using a modified Red Wings logo.
There were violent altercations today in the small city as demonstrators and counter-demonstrators clashed.
THIS WEEKEND MARKS the first Saturday and Sunday since six weeks of Level 5 restrictions across the country ended on 1 December.
Many will use the occasion to socialise and see people whom they haven’t been able to meet since October, particularly after the re-opening of pubs and restaurants yesterday.
Others have already used the days since the return to Level 3 on Tuesday to meet people.
However, public health officials are still urging the public to limit their social contacts in order to prevent another rise in cases over the festive period.
Today we’re asking: Has your number of social contacts increased since the end of Level 5 restrictions?
Poll Results:
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