19 June 2015 From the section US & Canada The shooting in South Carolina has reignited debate over the state's use of the Confederate flag Barack Obama believes the Confederate flag "belongs in a museum", the White House said amid controversy ignited by Wednesday's shooting in South Carolina. South Carolina has been criticised for flying the flag - seen by some as a symbol of slavery and racism - on or near its capitol building. The killing of nine people at a black church in the state have led to calls for it to be taken down. Shooting suspect Dylann Roof displayed a version of the flag on his car. "The president has said before he believes the Confederate flag belongs in a museum, and...
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