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Black Lives Matter protesters march in Pecos
- May 31, 2020
Will you shut the fuck uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup?" The founders of the Black Lives Matter chapter are now asking governors to sign the I Can't Breathe Act. The singer said that she was aware of the great platform she had to be able to communicate and express her points of view, reaching out to others, so she tries to be respectful and thoughtful before speaking on important issues, but after thinking about it for some days, he finally found the words he wanted to share. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Will you shut the fuck uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup?" The founders of the Black Lives Matter chapter are now asking governors to sign the I Can't Breathe Act. The singer said that she was aware of the great platform she had to be able to communicate and express her points of view, reaching out to others, so she tries to be respectful and thoughtful before speaking on important issues, but after thinking about it for some days, he finally found the words he wanted to share. (more...)
Federal Protective Service officer killed in Oakland shooting amid protests
- May 31, 2020
Both of the officers were rushed to hospital, where one sadly succumbed to his injury, the Federal Protective Service confirmed. Homeland Security Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said in a press conference "there are now threats by some to attack police stations and federal buildings". (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Both of the officers were rushed to hospital, where one sadly succumbed to his injury, the Federal Protective Service confirmed. Homeland Security Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said in a press conference "there are now threats by some to attack police stations and federal buildings". (more...)
Germany's Merkel rejects Trump invite to attend G7 summit in Washington
- May 31, 2020
The G7 is comprised of the US, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Japan. Merkel's spokesman said earlier today that because of the coronavirus pandemic she could not "commit to participating in person". In a telephone conversation with the US President, the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, spoke out on Friday for such a Meeting. Merkel , who has described the COVID-19 crisis as the country's greatest challenge since World War II, has her hands full, both ... (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The G7 is comprised of the US, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Japan. Merkel's spokesman said earlier today that because of the coronavirus pandemic she could not "commit to participating in person". In a telephone conversation with the US President, the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, spoke out on Friday for such a Meeting. Merkel , who has described the COVID-19 crisis as the country's greatest challenge since World War II, has her hands full, both ... (more...)
Pelosi Pulls FISA Bill Vote Following Trump Veto Threat
- May 31, 2020
The Wall Street Journal reported that the lawsuit, led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , will involve nearly two dozen legislators, including GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney and Minority Whip Steve Scalise. In fact, I feel like a million bucks", he wrote on Facebook, later adding, "I'm done. Several Democrats said Wednesday that they only became aware of Lewis's diagnosis after being approached by a reporter. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The Wall Street Journal reported that the lawsuit, led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , will involve nearly two dozen legislators, including GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney and Minority Whip Steve Scalise. In fact, I feel like a million bucks", he wrote on Facebook, later adding, "I'm done. Several Democrats said Wednesday that they only became aware of Lewis's diagnosis after being approached by a reporter. (more...)
Monkeys snatch blood samples of suspected COVID-19 patients in India
- May 31, 2020
Dr Garg said it was also not clear if the monkeys could contract the coronavirus if they came into contact with infected blood. "The man from whom the samples were snatched said fresh samples have been collected", principal of Meerut Medical College and Hospital, said. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Dr Garg said it was also not clear if the monkeys could contract the coronavirus if they came into contact with infected blood. "The man from whom the samples were snatched said fresh samples have been collected", principal of Meerut Medical College and Hospital, said. (more...)
Louisville TV Reporter Shot By Police During Live Broadcast Covering Street Protests
- May 31, 2020
As the pain and surprise subsides, the reporter says " rubber bullets, rubber bullets, it's okay, it's those pepper bullets ." . Police in riot gear stand in formation during protests in Louisville, Kentucky , on May 29, 2020. The situation was further aggravated this week by the death of George Floyd , a Minneapolis man who died in police custody in that city. Protesters were shown filming police with their mobile phones. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
As the pain and surprise subsides, the reporter says " rubber bullets, rubber bullets, it's okay, it's those pepper bullets ." . Police in riot gear stand in formation during protests in Louisville, Kentucky , on May 29, 2020. The situation was further aggravated this week by the death of George Floyd , a Minneapolis man who died in police custody in that city. Protesters were shown filming police with their mobile phones. (more...)
Shah briefs PM on CMs' views on lockdown
- May 31, 2020
This was for the first time that the home minister spoke to the chief ministers individually before the end of another phase of the lockdown. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met federal home minister Amit Shah to discuss the ongoing lockdown strategy and the measures to move ahead, local media reported. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
This was for the first time that the home minister spoke to the chief ministers individually before the end of another phase of the lockdown. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met federal home minister Amit Shah to discuss the ongoing lockdown strategy and the measures to move ahead, local media reported. (more...)
Iran says nuclear operations 'unaffected' by U.S. ending sanctions waiver
- May 31, 2020
Trump quit the agreement negotiated under his predecessor Barack Obama , under which Iran had drastically curbed its nuclear activities . Companies from Russia, China and Europe will have 60 days to wind down their operations converting nuclear plants for peaceful purposes, as allowed under the 2015 deal between Iran and world powers. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Trump quit the agreement negotiated under his predecessor Barack Obama , under which Iran had drastically curbed its nuclear activities . Companies from Russia, China and Europe will have 60 days to wind down their operations converting nuclear plants for peaceful purposes, as allowed under the 2015 deal between Iran and world powers. (more...)
Chinese Navy 'Expels' US warship from near South China Sea Island
- May 30, 2020
According to the Chinese, USS Mustin was monitored, identified, warned and expelled . " USS Mustin (DDG 89) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the Paracel Islands, consistent with global law", Lt. "By conducting this operation, the United States has proven that these waters are not beyond what China legally claims to be its territorial waters", the statement said. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
According to the Chinese, USS Mustin was monitored, identified, warned and expelled . " USS Mustin (DDG 89) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the Paracel Islands, consistent with global law", Lt. "By conducting this operation, the United States has proven that these waters are not beyond what China legally claims to be its territorial waters", the statement said. (more...)
Minneapolis imposes curfew amid violent protests over death of black man
- May 30, 2020
Twitter flagged this tweet saying it violates their rules of glorifying violence. Trump hours earlier, according to the AP, had "asked Defense Secretary Mark Esper for military options to help quell the unrest in Minneapolis after protests descended into looting and arson in some parts of the city". (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Twitter flagged this tweet saying it violates their rules of glorifying violence. Trump hours earlier, according to the AP, had "asked Defense Secretary Mark Esper for military options to help quell the unrest in Minneapolis after protests descended into looting and arson in some parts of the city". (more...)
Outrage As President Trump Tweets ‘When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’
- May 30, 2020
Trump later rejected the suggestion that he was stoking a potential conflict between protesters and his supporters: "I was just asking. But I have no idea if they are going to be here", he said. Protests have erupted in US cities in the days since. "They let the "protesters" scream & rant as much as they wanted, but whenever someone.got too frisky or out of line, they would quickly come down on them, hard - didn't know what hit them", the U.S President said in the first of such tweets mocking ... (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Trump later rejected the suggestion that he was stoking a potential conflict between protesters and his supporters: "I was just asking. But I have no idea if they are going to be here", he said. Protests have erupted in US cities in the days since. "They let the "protesters" scream & rant as much as they wanted, but whenever someone.got too frisky or out of line, they would quickly come down on them, hard - didn't know what hit them", the U.S President said in the first of such tweets mocking ... (more...)
Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14
- May 30, 2020
The temporary truce ended on Tuesday but an overall lull in the country's grinding violence has largely held despite the latest attacks, raising hopes the militants and Kabul could soon start much-delayed peace talks. The ceasefire and general drop in violence has injected hope into Afghanistan's peace process, which had earlier this month looked to be on the verge of collapse because of soaring Taliban violence after they signed a deal with the USA in February. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The temporary truce ended on Tuesday but an overall lull in the country's grinding violence has largely held despite the latest attacks, raising hopes the militants and Kabul could soon start much-delayed peace talks. The ceasefire and general drop in violence has injected hope into Afghanistan's peace process, which had earlier this month looked to be on the verge of collapse because of soaring Taliban violence after they signed a deal with the USA in February. (more...)
Officers fire rubber bullets at journalists in Kentucky amid protests
- May 30, 2020
Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down her front door. In a video which has now been shared widely on social media, local Louisville-based journalist Kaitlin Rust is seen shot by what appears to be pepper bullets while reporting live on television. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical tech, was shot eight times on March 13 after Louisville narcotics detectives knocked down her front door. In a video which has now been shared widely on social media, local Louisville-based journalist Kaitlin Rust is seen shot by what appears to be pepper bullets while reporting live on television. (more...)
Libya's Tripoli government says 30 migrants killed in revenge attack
- May 30, 2020
Russia's interference in Libya, he said , give it access to that country's oil and a "military base strategically positioned in striking distance of Europe". The government, which has been besieged by Haftar's forces since April 2019, launched Operation Peace Storm on March 26 to counter attacks on the capital Tripoli and other parts of northwest Libya. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Russia's interference in Libya, he said , give it access to that country's oil and a "military base strategically positioned in striking distance of Europe". The government, which has been besieged by Haftar's forces since April 2019, launched Operation Peace Storm on March 26 to counter attacks on the capital Tripoli and other parts of northwest Libya. (more...)
China, India need no U.S. mediation in border dispute: Beijing
- May 30, 2020
The claim was swiftly denied by Indian government sources who said there had been "no recent contact" between the two leaders and that the last conversation between them was several weeks ago on April 4, on the subject of export of anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to the United States. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The claim was swiftly denied by Indian government sources who said there had been "no recent contact" between the two leaders and that the last conversation between them was several weeks ago on April 4, on the subject of export of anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to the United States. (more...)
Joe Biden to address Maine Democrats at virtual rally
- May 30, 2020
California Senator Kamala Harris , former minority leader in the Georgia State House Stacey Abrams and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada are also potential contenders. I spent the day with my community, which was the right thing to do. Newsweek reached out to the Biden campaign for comment. Biden faced a barrage of criticism last week for saying on a black radio show that anyone who can't choose between him and Trump "ain't black". (more...)
- May 30, 2020
California Senator Kamala Harris , former minority leader in the Georgia State House Stacey Abrams and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada are also potential contenders. I spent the day with my community, which was the right thing to do. Newsweek reached out to the Biden campaign for comment. Biden faced a barrage of criticism last week for saying on a black radio show that anyone who can't choose between him and Trump "ain't black". (more...)
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey hits back at Trump over leadership jab
- May 30, 2020
Paul, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota State Patrol, or Minnesota National Guard , are exempt from the curfew", Frey said . "I can't stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis". He added: "when the looting starts, the shooting starts". We are strong as hell. Is this a hard time period? "But you better be damn sure that we're gonna get through this", Frey said, pounding his finger down. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Paul, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota State Patrol, or Minnesota National Guard , are exempt from the curfew", Frey said . "I can't stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis". He added: "when the looting starts, the shooting starts". We are strong as hell. Is this a hard time period? "But you better be damn sure that we're gonna get through this", Frey said, pounding his finger down. (more...)
Maduro: Venezuela to Review Imported Gasoline Price for Domestic Market
- May 30, 2020
The navy on Twitter said its ships were escorting a second tanker, the Forest , which it said entered the country's waters on Monday. A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions between Washington and the two USA -sanctioned countries. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The navy on Twitter said its ships were escorting a second tanker, the Forest , which it said entered the country's waters on Monday. A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions between Washington and the two USA -sanctioned countries. (more...)
Australian court orders release of Queen's letters over PM sacking
- May 30, 2020
Letters written by the Queen before the 1975 dismissal of then Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam can be made public, an Australian court has ruled. Dickie Arbiter, the queen's spokesman for 12 years until 2000, said the letters should not be made public in her lifetime. On Friday a majority of the High Court bench ruled the letters were property of the commonwealth and part of the public record. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Letters written by the Queen before the 1975 dismissal of then Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam can be made public, an Australian court has ruled. Dickie Arbiter, the queen's spokesman for 12 years until 2000, said the letters should not be made public in her lifetime. On Friday a majority of the High Court bench ruled the letters were property of the commonwealth and part of the public record. (more...)
Iran’s President Urges Cabinet to Curb 'Honor Killings'
- May 30, 2020
The killing has prompted outrage nationwide, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reportedly urged his Cabinet to fast-track legislation that would impose harsher punishments for honor killings . Under current laws, Reza Ashrafi could face up to 10 years in prison for murdering his daughter. An undetermined number of women and girls in Iran are killed every year by their male relatives under the pretense of defending their honor for actions viewed as violations of conservative Islamic ... (more...)
- May 30, 2020
The killing has prompted outrage nationwide, and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reportedly urged his Cabinet to fast-track legislation that would impose harsher punishments for honor killings . Under current laws, Reza Ashrafi could face up to 10 years in prison for murdering his daughter. An undetermined number of women and girls in Iran are killed every year by their male relatives under the pretense of defending their honor for actions viewed as violations of conservative Islamic ... (more...)
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