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George Floyd honoured a year after his killing by US police

Family-friendly street festival, musical performances and a moment of silence mark the anniversary

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May 26, 2021

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A family-friendly street festival, musical performances and moments of silence were held on Tuesday to honour George Floyd and mark a year since he died at the hands of Minneapolis police.

The death was captured on a video that galvanised the racial justice movement and continues to bring calls for change in the US.

Floyd’s sister Bridgett and other family members held a moment of silence at a “Celebration of Life” event at a park in the Minneapolis city centre, which included music, food trucks, an inflatable bouncy castle and a vaccination stand.

Protesters march on the Brooklyn Bridge during a demonstration on the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd, in New York. Reuters
Protesters march on the Brooklyn Bridge during a demonstration on the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd, in New York. Reuters
Some streets in Manhattan were closed due to the demonstrations on Tuesday evening. AP
Some streets in Manhattan were closed due to the demonstrations on Tuesday evening. AP
The musician Common performs with the Sounds of Blackness at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd's death in May 2020 led to worldwide protests and calls for police reform or abolition. Getty
The musician Common performs with the Sounds of Blackness at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd's death in May 2020 led to worldwide protests and calls for police reform or abolition. Getty
Robin Puttin leads a prayer while kneeling and raising her hand on the first anniversary of George Floyd's death, at George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Reuters
Robin Puttin leads a prayer while kneeling and raising her hand on the first anniversary of George Floyd's death, at George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Reuters
Electric and LED candles bearing the names of people killed by police illuminate the fist sculpture as people gather at the George Floyd Square. Reuters
Electric and LED candles bearing the names of people killed by police illuminate the fist sculpture as people gather at the George Floyd Square. Reuters
A man is reflected in a sign during a vigil held to remember George Floyd in Lynn, Massachusetts. Reuters
A man is reflected in a sign during a vigil held to remember George Floyd in Lynn, Massachusetts. Reuters
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets the family of the late George Floyd at the US Capitol in Washington. The family met President Joe Biden and various US politicians, and participated in a memorial at Black Lives Matter Plaza. EPA
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets the family of the late George Floyd at the US Capitol in Washington. The family met President Joe Biden and various US politicians, and participated in a memorial at Black Lives Matter Plaza. EPA
People gather at the sight where George Floyd was killed one year ago, at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis - an area now called George Floyd Square. EPA
People gather at the sight where George Floyd was killed one year ago, at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis - an area now called George Floyd Square. EPA
A man stands next to a mural of George Floyd in Houston, Texas. Reuters
A man stands next to a mural of George Floyd in Houston, Texas. Reuters
A family member holds onto Gianna Floyd, daughter of George Floyd, at the White House following their meeting with President Biden in Washington. Reuters
A family member holds onto Gianna Floyd, daughter of George Floyd, at the White House following their meeting with President Biden in Washington. Reuters
Gianna Floyd and other family members and lawyers, raise fists after meeting President Biden in Washington. Reuters
Gianna Floyd and other family members and lawyers, raise fists after meeting President Biden in Washington. Reuters
Community organiser Tommy McBrayer leads a chant in solidarity with George Floyd, at George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis. Reuters
Community organiser Tommy McBrayer leads a chant in solidarity with George Floyd, at George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis. Reuters
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Reverend Al Sharpton kneel with community leaders for nine minutes and 29 seconds, symbolising Floyd's ordeal at the hands of police. Reuters
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Reverend Al Sharpton kneel with community leaders for nine minutes and 29 seconds, symbolising Floyd's ordeal at the hands of police. Reuters
Philonise Floyd, brother to George Floyd, puts his arm around Speaker Nancy Pelosi, near Rep. Karen Bass, as he and other members of the Floyd family meet politicians at the US Capitol. Reuters
Philonise Floyd, brother to George Floyd, puts his arm around Speaker Nancy Pelosi, near Rep. Karen Bass, as he and other members of the Floyd family meet politicians at the US Capitol. Reuters
A man places a candle at a memorial in honour of George Floyd, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Reuters
A man places a candle at a memorial in honour of George Floyd, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Reuters
Black Lives Matter protesters hold placards and shout slogans in Brooklyn, New York. AFP
Black Lives Matter protesters hold placards and shout slogans in Brooklyn, New York. AFP
People gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. AP
People gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. AP
A man sits in front of the Say Their Names cemetery, close to George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis. AP
A man sits in front of the Say Their Names cemetery, close to George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis. AP
Two women sit on a roof as they listen to a memorial music performance, at George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis. EPA
Two women sit on a roof as they listen to a memorial music performance, at George Floyd Square, in Minneapolis. EPA

A few kilometres away, at the junction where Floyd died, dozens of people knelt around a steel fist sculpture for several minutes, symbolising the nine minutes and 29 seconds during which he was pinned down.

“It’s been a troubling year, a long year,” Bridgett Floyd told the crowd. “But we made it. The love is here. George is here.”

Other members of Floyd’s family went to Washington where they met President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who urged Congress to quickly pass a law in his name that would bring changes to policing.

A moment of silence to honour Floyd was also held in New York and a rally in Los Angeles.

A rally also took place in Germany and Floyd’s death was marked by US embassies in Greece and Spain.

Hours before the Minneapolis festivities, the intersection where Floyd died was disrupted by gunfire.

AP video from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, informally known as George Floyd square, showed people running and seeking cover as the shots rang out.

Police said a person later appeared at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound but it was not immediately clear if they were hurt in the incident.

There were as many as 30 gunshots about a block east of the junction, although calm soon returned, AP reported.

Like other major cities, Minneapolis has been struggling with rising gun violence, a problem made worse by many officers leaving the force since Floyd’s death.

A girl, 6, was fatally shot and two  children wounded in recent weeks.

Mayor Jacob Frey last week unveiled a sweeping set of public safety proposals aimed at fixing the problem.

Other groups want a more radical remake of the police department.

The junction was barricaded soon after Floyd’s death and quickly turned into a memorial, It is also a challenging spot for the city, with police officers not always welcome.

Floyd, 46, who was black, died on May 25 last year after former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck, pinning him to the ground for about nine and a half minutes.

Chauvin, who is white, was convicted last month of murder and will be sentenced on June 25. Three other fired officers are awaiting trial.

In New York City, elected officials including Mayor Bill de Blasio and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries joined the Rev Al Sharpton in kneeling for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.

“As we took a knee, imagine how long that was on a human being’s neck,” Mr Sharpton said.

“Never switched knees, just dug in. It’s time we correct policing in this country.”

Several of Floyd's family members, including his young daughter Gianna, met Mr Biden and Ms Harris at the White House.

Mr Biden said he was charmed by Gianna.

"She threw her arms around me and gave me a big hug and wanted to sit in my lap," he said. "She said, 'I'm really hungry. Do you have any snacks?'
"My wife would kill me. We gave her some ice cream. She had some Cheetos and I think she had some chocolate milk, I'm not sure."

Mr Biden, who previously pledged to continue fighting for racial justice, said he hoped the Senate could quickly pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and get it to his desk.

“We have to act,” he said of the legislation that would ban chokeholds and unannounced police raids, and create a national registry for officers disciplined for serious misconduct.

Floyd’s brother Philonise told CNN he thought about George all the time.

“My sister called me at 12 last night and said, ’This is the day our brother left us',” he said. “I think things have changed. I think it is moving slowly but we are making progress.”

Shawanda Hill (R), the girlfriend of George Floyd reacts near the spot where he died while in custody of the Minneapolis Police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Shawanda Hill (R), the girlfriend of George Floyd reacts near the spot where he died while in custody of the Minneapolis Police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A protester holds a sign while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A protester holds a sign while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Protesters demonstrate against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Protesters demonstrate against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Tear gas is fired as protesters clash with police while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Tear gas is fired as protesters clash with police while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Women hold signs while protesting near the area where a Minneapolis Police Department officer allegedly killed George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Women hold signs while protesting near the area where a Minneapolis Police Department officer allegedly killed George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A police car drives by as protesters clash with police while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A police car drives by as protesters clash with police while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A protesters runs through tear gas while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
A protesters runs through tear gas while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Police dressed in tactical gear attempt to disperse crowds gathered to protest the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Police dressed in tactical gear attempt to disperse crowds gathered to protest the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
People stand with raised fists as protesters march by while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
People stand with raised fists as protesters march by while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Protesters demonstrate against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Protesters demonstrate against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Protesters march through the streets while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Protesters march through the streets while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters gathered for George Floyd in Minneapolis. AP
Police officers deploy to disperse protesters gathered for George Floyd in Minneapolis. AP
Protesters and police face each other during a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis. AP
Protesters and police face each other during a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis. AP
Amy Gee of Minneapolis holds a sign near the scene of the arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. EPA
Amy Gee of Minneapolis holds a sign near the scene of the arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. EPA
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What: 2006 World Cup quarter-final
When: July 1
Where: Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Result:
England 0 Portugal 0
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UAE squad

Men's draw: Victor Scvortov and Khalifa Al Hosani, (both 73 kilograms), Sergiu Toma and Mihail Marchitan (90kg), Ivan Remarenco (100kg), Ahmed Al Naqbi (60kg), Musabah Al Shamsi and Ahmed Al Hosani (66kg)

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16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

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5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

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B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

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2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

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The specs: 2017 Maserati Quattroporte

Price, base / as tested Dh389,000 / Dh559,000

Engine 3.0L twin-turbo V8

Transmission Eight-speed automatic

Power 530hp @ 6,800rpm

Torque 650Nm @ 2,000 rpm

Fuel economy, combined 10.7L / 100km

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Sun Feb 23 – Thu Feb 27, Al Amerat, Oman

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What is the FNC?

The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.
It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.
They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning. 
The FNC’s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.
Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval. 
Since 2006, half of the members have been elected by UAE citizens to serve four-year terms and the other half are appointed by the Ruler’s Courts of the seven emirates.
In the 2015 elections, 78 of the 252 candidates were women. Women also represented 48 per cent of all voters and 67 per cent of the voters were under the age of 40.
 

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The rules of the road keeping cyclists safe

Cyclists must wear a helmet, arm and knee pads

Have a white front-light and a back red-light on their bike

They must place a number plate with reflective light to the back of the bike to alert road-users

Avoid carrying weights that could cause the bike to lose balance

They must cycle on designated lanes and areas and ride safe on pavements to avoid bumping into pedestrians

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