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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Lithuanian Culture Minister Summons Language Office Chief for Justifying Racist Language

Lithuania's language inspectorate chief, Audrius Valotka, is called to explain his recent statements endorsing the use of derogatory terms towards Black and Roma communities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

2010 ruling by the Supreme Court: the meaning of the term "negras" in the Lithuanian language does not have a derogatory connotation

A significant ruling from Lithuania's Supreme Court clarified that the term "negras" does not carry derogatory implications, despite its use in a racial assault case.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Radio Host Used Offensive Language When He Thought His Microphone Was Off โ€“ Weighty Response from Yle

A radio host in Finland used derogatory language regarding the Romani community during a live broadcast, leading to a serious response from Yle.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

How about erasing 'vagabunda' from the dictionary?

The article discusses the derogatory use of the term 'vagabunda' in Brazilian society and its implications for women.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Police responder to 2017 London Bridge attack sacked for โ€˜derogatoryโ€™ language

A police officer involved in the response to the 2017 London Bridge terror attack has been dismissed for gross misconduct due to derogatory language used in a WhatsApp group.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Child missing, and social media filled with derogatory comments โ€“ Lapland police and pastor speak out against racism

A 13-year-old boy went missing in Rovaniemi, Finland, prompting a wave of racist comments on social media, which led the local police to close the discussion due to unacceptable language.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'It's frustrating...' Vijayvargiya's demeanor unchanged even after CM's apology

A heated debate in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly erupted between Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Opposition Leader Umaang Singhar over a deal with the Adani Group regarding electricity procurement, leading to demands for Vijayvargiya's resignation after he used derogatory language.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Rashmi Desai was mistreated by Siddharth Shukla,' claims on-screen mother.

The on-screen mother of Siddharth Shukla, Vaishnavi McDonald, claims that the late actor used derogatory language towards co-stars Rashmi Desai and Jasmin Bhasin on set.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Ponga Pandit' Became 'Bribe-taker...': What Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Said About the Film

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak addressed the controversy surrounding the film 'Ghushkhor Pandit,' which he believes uses derogatory language against the Brahmin community.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Insulting Hindu girls cost 'Bhabhi Jaan' heavily, Sameer Nish arrested

Samreen Nisha, a resident of Sultanpur village in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the police after a video went viral in which she used derogatory language against Hindu girls, prompting protests from Hindu organizations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

"Pissunger", "drittbarn" and "hellish little devils" the adults yelled at the children on the ski trails

An event in Nordmarka intended for fifth graders was marred by adults calling children derogatory names while skiing.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Manjinder Singh Sirsa say about Rahul Gandhi?

Manjinder Singh Sirsa condemned the use of derogatory language against a Sikh minister in Parliament, asserting that if anyone is a traitor, it is Rahul Gandhi, while emphasizing that a Sikh cannot be a traitor.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:41 UTC

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