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Sheriff explains why he removed his riot gear to join peaceful protesters
- June 02, 2020
Don't think for a second that he represents who these cops are from all over the county", he said. Dressed in riot gear, officers had been told to "bring up the line" and Swanson could feel the "temperature" change as demonstrators drew near, making their way to the police department. (more...)
- June 02, 2020
Don't think for a second that he represents who these cops are from all over the county", he said. Dressed in riot gear, officers had been told to "bring up the line" and Swanson could feel the "temperature" change as demonstrators drew near, making their way to the police department. (more...)
Iran’s 5th tanker 'Clavel' to enter Venezuelan waters in few hours
- June 01, 2020
These will include 200 stations that will sell premium fuel at the equivalent of 50 U.S. cents a litre, and gasoline will be limited to 120 litres (30 gallons) per month for each vehicle, according to Maduro. The fuel from Iran comes at a time when the gasoline shortage in Venezuela, chronic for years in some parts of the country, worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
These will include 200 stations that will sell premium fuel at the equivalent of 50 U.S. cents a litre, and gasoline will be limited to 120 litres (30 gallons) per month for each vehicle, according to Maduro. The fuel from Iran comes at a time when the gasoline shortage in Venezuela, chronic for years in some parts of the country, worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. (more...)
Feds offering accelerated gas tax payments to municipalities
- June 01, 2020
That includes journalists who do work on the front lines to expose the truth and tell stories we need to hear. Speaking outside his Ottawa residence, Trudeau says the money can be used for construction projects to meet local infrastructure needs and put people to work. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
That includes journalists who do work on the front lines to expose the truth and tell stories we need to hear. Speaking outside his Ottawa residence, Trudeau says the money can be used for construction projects to meet local infrastructure needs and put people to work. (more...)
Joe Biden meets with black leaders at local church amid unrest
- June 01, 2020
Floyd's death was the latest in a string of similar incidents involving unarmed black men in recent years that have raised an outcry over excessive police force and racism, and re-ignited outrage across a politically and racially divided country just months before the November 3 presidential election. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Floyd's death was the latest in a string of similar incidents involving unarmed black men in recent years that have raised an outcry over excessive police force and racism, and re-ignited outrage across a politically and racially divided country just months before the November 3 presidential election. (more...)
George Floyd's Brother: Barely Had Opportunity to Speak During Trump Call
- June 01, 2020
The family spoke to both Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden following Floyd's death while in police custody in Minneapolis , Minnesota. "He didn't give me an opportunity to even speak", Philonise Floyd told the Rev. He said he wants Derek Chauvin , the officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, to face first-degree murder charges and the other three officers involved to be charged. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
The family spoke to both Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden following Floyd's death while in police custody in Minneapolis , Minnesota. "He didn't give me an opportunity to even speak", Philonise Floyd told the Rev. He said he wants Derek Chauvin , the officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck, to face first-degree murder charges and the other three officers involved to be charged. (more...)
Beyoncé and Jay-Z demand justice for George Floyd
- June 01, 2020
It is unknown yet if the other police officers who helped Chauvin pin down Floyd will also be charged . Video from George's arrest shows Chauvin keeping his knee on the side of George's neck as George screamed out, "I can't breathe". Walz said Ellison has the experience needed to lead the prosecution. Ellison added that the state is not ready to announce any other charges against the other police officers, but cautioned those seeking justice for Floyd's death that prosecuting police is ... (more...)
- June 01, 2020
It is unknown yet if the other police officers who helped Chauvin pin down Floyd will also be charged . Video from George's arrest shows Chauvin keeping his knee on the side of George's neck as George screamed out, "I can't breathe". Walz said Ellison has the experience needed to lead the prosecution. Ellison added that the state is not ready to announce any other charges against the other police officers, but cautioned those seeking justice for Floyd's death that prosecuting police is ... (more...)
Facebook staff revolt against Mark Zuckerberg's response to Trump protest posts
- June 01, 2020
More than half a dozen employees have tweeted opposition to Facebook's response, or praise for the response from Twitter, which unlike Facebook added fact-check labels or warning screens to Mr Trump's posts last week, saying that posts were breaking rules on " glorifying violence ". (more...)
- June 01, 2020
More than half a dozen employees have tweeted opposition to Facebook's response, or praise for the response from Twitter, which unlike Facebook added fact-check labels or warning screens to Mr Trump's posts last week, saying that posts were breaking rules on " glorifying violence ". (more...)
Chinese media bristle over USA moves over HK
- June 01, 2020
Zhao said the United States "has once again revealed its true face of unilateralism and power politics", adding, "The worldwide community has disagreed with the USA selfishness, avoidance of responsibility and act to undermine anti-epidemic cooperation". (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Zhao said the United States "has once again revealed its true face of unilateralism and power politics", adding, "The worldwide community has disagreed with the USA selfishness, avoidance of responsibility and act to undermine anti-epidemic cooperation". (more...)
Trump says he will designate Antifa as a terrorist organization
- June 01, 2020
She reflected the exasperation of many officials and ordinary residents over the turn from peaceful protest to explosive violence. In Illinois, state police closed major downtown Chicago expressway ramps and Governor J.B. Preventing reconciliation and driving us apart is the goal of these radical groups, and we can not let them succeed, Barr said. Joshua Nelson is a freelance reporter for Fox News. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
She reflected the exasperation of many officials and ordinary residents over the turn from peaceful protest to explosive violence. In Illinois, state police closed major downtown Chicago expressway ramps and Governor J.B. Preventing reconciliation and driving us apart is the goal of these radical groups, and we can not let them succeed, Barr said. Joshua Nelson is a freelance reporter for Fox News. (more...)
Los Angeles restaurants reopen as virus lockdown eases
- June 01, 2020
Restaurants in Los Angeles county - which has suffered more than half of California's virus deaths - will be allowed to offer dine-in services with capacity limited to 60 per cent. Reopened businesses also must adhere to strict safety protocols, requiring face coverings, limited capacity inside stores and hand-washing and sanitizing stations. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Restaurants in Los Angeles county - which has suffered more than half of California's virus deaths - will be allowed to offer dine-in services with capacity limited to 60 per cent. Reopened businesses also must adhere to strict safety protocols, requiring face coverings, limited capacity inside stores and hand-washing and sanitizing stations. (more...)
China trolls U.S. ‘double standards’ amid George Floyd protests
- June 01, 2020
The decision has alarmed foreign governments and prompted the U.S.to threaten retaliation, including Friday's announcement that it would "begin the process" of eliminating the policy exemptions that allow America to treat Hong Kong differently than the mainland. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
The decision has alarmed foreign governments and prompted the U.S.to threaten retaliation, including Friday's announcement that it would "begin the process" of eliminating the policy exemptions that allow America to treat Hong Kong differently than the mainland. (more...)
Protests outside the White House intensify overnight
- June 01, 2020
The President spent about an hour in the bunker, according to the Associated Press . The Secret Service said that it does not discuss the methods of its protective operations. The US president, who has been widely criticised for his response to the protests, told his advisors that he was anxious about his safety. Trump has made no major public statement to address the growing crisis but has issued a flurry of tweets, describing protesters as "thugs" and urging mayors and governors to "get ... (more...)
- June 01, 2020
The President spent about an hour in the bunker, according to the Associated Press . The Secret Service said that it does not discuss the methods of its protective operations. The US president, who has been widely criticised for his response to the protests, told his advisors that he was anxious about his safety. Trump has made no major public statement to address the growing crisis but has issued a flurry of tweets, describing protesters as "thugs" and urging mayors and governors to "get ... (more...)
Atlanta cops fired in ‘excessive force’ arrests of college students
- June 01, 2020
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says three other officers are on desk duty. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made the announcement during a briefing on the third night of scheduled protests in Atlanta Sunday night. Spelman College student Taniya Pilgrim was in the passenger seat. "We have been handed an enormous obstacle and have, by and large, done it as well as we could in the space that we're being afforded", Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields said . (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says three other officers are on desk duty. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made the announcement during a briefing on the third night of scheduled protests in Atlanta Sunday night. Spelman College student Taniya Pilgrim was in the passenger seat. "We have been handed an enormous obstacle and have, by and large, done it as well as we could in the space that we're being afforded", Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields said . (more...)
Huawei disappointed by Canadian ruling on Meng Wanzhou
- June 01, 2020
However, British Columbia's Superior Court Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes ruled, "Ms. Meng's approach. would seriously limit Canada's ability to fulfill its worldwide obligations in the extradition context for fraud and other economic crimes". (more...)
- June 01, 2020
However, British Columbia's Superior Court Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes ruled, "Ms. Meng's approach. would seriously limit Canada's ability to fulfill its worldwide obligations in the extradition context for fraud and other economic crimes". (more...)
NYC police cars plow through crowd, mayor calls for investigation
- June 01, 2020
Pulling down a mask of a young person and spraying them with Mace - all of these tactics - or even throwing up the sign of white power - that you witness - all of these are indicators that we have real problems within our rank and file, and this is why these young people are marching in the first place", Adams told PIX11's Dan Mannarino. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Pulling down a mask of a young person and spraying them with Mace - all of these tactics - or even throwing up the sign of white power - that you witness - all of these are indicators that we have real problems within our rank and file, and this is why these young people are marching in the first place", Adams told PIX11's Dan Mannarino. (more...)
European Union Leaders Urge U.S. To Remain In WHO
- June 01, 2020
Germany will take over the rotating E.U. presidency in July and the minister said finding a way for the European Union to "take a leading role and engage more financially" with the United Nations agency would be prioritized. decision was a blow to the worldwide legal basis for health care cooperation. Anything that undermines global actions should be avoided. These were the details of the news European Union urges U.S. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Germany will take over the rotating E.U. presidency in July and the minister said finding a way for the European Union to "take a leading role and engage more financially" with the United Nations agency would be prioritized. decision was a blow to the worldwide legal basis for health care cooperation. Anything that undermines global actions should be avoided. These were the details of the news European Union urges U.S. (more...)
Fundraiser Set Up by George Floyd’s Family Tops More than $6.3 Million
- June 01, 2020
No way is good, but that was very bad. He told MSNBC at the weekend that Mr Trump hadn't given him a chance to speak - but he went into more detail comparing the two during an interview with CNN . "I need it. I do not want to see him on a shirt just like the other guys". "I just expressed my sorrow", Trump said , adding "that was a terrible thing to witness" and saying it "looked like there was no excuse" for Floyd's death. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
No way is good, but that was very bad. He told MSNBC at the weekend that Mr Trump hadn't given him a chance to speak - but he went into more detail comparing the two during an interview with CNN . "I need it. I do not want to see him on a shirt just like the other guys". "I just expressed my sorrow", Trump said , adding "that was a terrible thing to witness" and saying it "looked like there was no excuse" for Floyd's death. (more...)
Trump says he will postpone G7 summit until September
- June 01, 2020
India has long called for reforming global institutions and groupings to reflect modern-day geopolitical realities. "There are important health concerns around us to keep it in person, but there is no doubt that meeting in person in an ideal situation is much more effective than virtual meetings", he said. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
India has long called for reforming global institutions and groupings to reflect modern-day geopolitical realities. "There are important health concerns around us to keep it in person, but there is no doubt that meeting in person in an ideal situation is much more effective than virtual meetings", he said. (more...)
Donald Trump says the USA will label Antifa a 'terrorist organisation'
- June 01, 2020
The history of Antifa, which is short for anti-fascist, dates back to the 1980s, when a group called Anti-Racist Action confronted neo-Nazi skinheads at punk gigs in the US Midwest and beyond, according to Mark Bray, author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
The history of Antifa, which is short for anti-fascist, dates back to the 1980s, when a group called Anti-Racist Action confronted neo-Nazi skinheads at punk gigs in the US Midwest and beyond, according to Mark Bray, author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook. (more...)
Mayor Bill de Blasio's Daughter Chiara Arrested at Protest in NYC
- June 01, 2020
Elsewhere in NY, hundreds of people helped clean up Sunday after shop windows were shattered and vehicles torched in Rochester and Albany and Buffalo. The governor said state Attorney General Letitia James will investigate actions by both NYPD officers and protesters and report back within 30 days. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Elsewhere in NY, hundreds of people helped clean up Sunday after shop windows were shattered and vehicles torched in Rochester and Albany and Buffalo. The governor said state Attorney General Letitia James will investigate actions by both NYPD officers and protesters and report back within 30 days. (more...)
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