Gathering in Samoa, leaders from Britain and dozens of former colonies held lengthy and occasionally tense talks over one of the most sensitive aspects of their shared and troubled past.
In a joint statement, Commonwealth leaders noted calls for "reparatory justice" for the "abhorrent" transatlantic slave trade and the "enduring effects" of dispossessing Indigenous people, indentureship and colonialism.
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Bhovi scam: Woman contractor ends life, deputy SP booked
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AIADMK cadres fight over poor LS poll show at review meet in Nellai
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Prison inmate tries to kill self upset over shifting of block
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Woman assaulted by cops tells SHRC that she's being threatened by them
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Naidu: Will act on US's Adani chargesheet report
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SC defers hearing on Udhaya's plea to club FIRs
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Kerala forms judicial panel to resolve Munambam issue
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Tiruchendur temple elephant, which killed 2 men, returns to normal state of behaviour
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Non-bailable warrant against ex-IPS officer
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Private firm staff tries to rob bank after losing money in online rummy
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