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Top US military officer regrets joining Trump walk
- June 13, 2020
Minutes before the visit, law enforcement used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse mostly peaceful protesters occupying the square between the White House and the church in a demonstration against the police killing of George Floyd , drawing condemnation from Democrats and some Republicans. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
Minutes before the visit, law enforcement used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse mostly peaceful protesters occupying the square between the White House and the church in a demonstration against the police killing of George Floyd , drawing condemnation from Democrats and some Republicans. (more...)
Melania Trump used White House move to renegotiate prenup, book claims
- June 13, 2020
First lady Melania Trump delayed her move to the White House in 2017 to gain leverage for renegotiating her prenuptial agreement, according to a new book from Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan . CNN correspondent Kate Bennett , herself an author of a book on the first lady, said that she'd heard wildly different figures on the additional amount Melania negotiated. (more...)
- June 13, 2020
First lady Melania Trump delayed her move to the White House in 2017 to gain leverage for renegotiating her prenuptial agreement, according to a new book from Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan . CNN correspondent Kate Bennett , herself an author of a book on the first lady, said that she'd heard wildly different figures on the additional amount Melania negotiated. (more...)
Boris Johnson says it's 'absurd' Churchill statue is boarded up for protection
- June 12, 2020
Scaffolding was erected around the Churchill statue, the Cenotaph on Whitehall and statues of George Washington and King James II on Trafalgar Square late on Thursday evening on the order of the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, amid concerns they could be targeted by protesters and become a focal point for unrest. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Scaffolding was erected around the Churchill statue, the Cenotaph on Whitehall and statues of George Washington and King James II on Trafalgar Square late on Thursday evening on the order of the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, amid concerns they could be targeted by protesters and become a focal point for unrest. (more...)
Trump praises United States police, rejecting protesters' cries of racism
- June 12, 2020
He did, however, outline a measure which may offer some hope to those campaigning against police brutality, saying he would pursue establishing a national use-of-force standard. It really is; it's the civil rights issue of our time. He is, however, not be accused to have a clear position against racism and did not show enough understanding for the anger about discrimination and injustice in the country. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
He did, however, outline a measure which may offer some hope to those campaigning against police brutality, saying he would pursue establishing a national use-of-force standard. It really is; it's the civil rights issue of our time. He is, however, not be accused to have a clear position against racism and did not show enough understanding for the anger about discrimination and injustice in the country. (more...)
Legislator's comments about black people, hygiene draw fury
- June 12, 2020
But why - but it does not make them more susceptible just to get COVID. Or do not socially distance themselves? "Could that be the explanation for why the higher incidence?" he said. Huffman asked during Senate testimony. His explicitly racist comment, which invoked deeply troubling sentiments and imagery, is reprehensible, and any OH lawmaker who holds such abhorrent views must be held accountable. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
But why - but it does not make them more susceptible just to get COVID. Or do not socially distance themselves? "Could that be the explanation for why the higher incidence?" he said. Huffman asked during Senate testimony. His explicitly racist comment, which invoked deeply troubling sentiments and imagery, is reprehensible, and any OH lawmaker who holds such abhorrent views must be held accountable. (more...)
Local historian looks at Black Lives Matter movement
- June 12, 2020
Starbucks is reversing its position that had prohibited employees from wearing paraphernalia, such as T-shirts or pins, supporting the " Black Lives Matter " movement. "That means using our voice to vote in our elections, volunteering in our black communities, joining local peaceful protests, ensuring our diverse slates of job candidates translate into diverse hires, mentoring and sponsoring partners of color so they can reach their maximum potential and taking steps to build greater ... (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Starbucks is reversing its position that had prohibited employees from wearing paraphernalia, such as T-shirts or pins, supporting the " Black Lives Matter " movement. "That means using our voice to vote in our elections, volunteering in our black communities, joining local peaceful protests, ensuring our diverse slates of job candidates translate into diverse hires, mentoring and sponsoring partners of color so they can reach their maximum potential and taking steps to build greater ... (more...)
U.S. needs to do more to achieve ceasefire in Libya - Turkey
- June 12, 2020
The Government of National Accord (GNA), which is backed by Turkey, and the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), backed by the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Egypt, have each met separately with UN negotiators, the UN Libya mission said . (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The Government of National Accord (GNA), which is backed by Turkey, and the eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), backed by the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Egypt, have each met separately with UN negotiators, the UN Libya mission said . (more...)
Sports and events back on the cards for Australians as COVID-19 rules relax
- June 12, 2020
Details for students were being finalized but they would require quarantine, he said. This follows China banning beef imports from Australia's largest abattoirs and ending the trade in Australian barley through massive tariffs in what is widely regarded as retaliation for Australia calling for an investigation into the pandemic. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Details for students were being finalized but they would require quarantine, he said. This follows China banning beef imports from Australia's largest abattoirs and ending the trade in Australian barley through massive tariffs in what is widely regarded as retaliation for Australia calling for an investigation into the pandemic. (more...)
US to reduce troops in Iraq 'over coming months'
- June 12, 2020
Tensions have calmed substantially since Kadhemi, a former Iraq i spy chief with close ties to the United States and its allies in the region, took the reins as Iraq's premier last month. He that said a timeline for the withdrawal of US troops was not discussed and that the Iraqi government pledged to get control of the country and unify the security services. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Tensions have calmed substantially since Kadhemi, a former Iraq i spy chief with close ties to the United States and its allies in the region, took the reins as Iraq's premier last month. He that said a timeline for the withdrawal of US troops was not discussed and that the Iraqi government pledged to get control of the country and unify the security services. (more...)
Columbus statue taken down in New Jersey
- June 12, 2020
As News 3 reporter Kofo Lasaki reported earlier Wednesday , the Confederate monument controversy escalated Wednesday after Portsmouth NAACP President and Vice President are arrested during a peaceful protest to cover the figures on the statue in tarps. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
As News 3 reporter Kofo Lasaki reported earlier Wednesday , the Confederate monument controversy escalated Wednesday after Portsmouth NAACP President and Vice President are arrested during a peaceful protest to cover the figures on the statue in tarps. (more...)
Arlene Foster says 'conversation' needed over statues — George Floyd death
- June 12, 2020
The statues in our cities and towns were put up by previous generations. A man removes the graffiti from the Winston Churchill statue on Monday. The PM, in an interview with broadcasters, also addressed the ongoing anti-racism demonstrations, arguing the protests had been "hijacked" by a "growing minority" and were being used "as a pretext to attack the police, to cause violence and to cause damage to public property". (more...)
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- June 12, 2020
The statues in our cities and towns were put up by previous generations. A man removes the graffiti from the Winston Churchill statue on Monday. The PM, in an interview with broadcasters, also addressed the ongoing anti-racism demonstrations, arguing the protests had been "hijacked" by a "growing minority" and were being used "as a pretext to attack the police, to cause violence and to cause damage to public property". (more...)
Egypt's Islamic institution Al Azhar slams Kabul mosque attack
- June 12, 2020
Kenneth McKenzie, the head of U.S. Central Command, identified al-Qaida as the threat about which he was most concerned in Afghanistan during comments to an online forum hosted by the Middle East Institute . But while al-Qaida's relationship with the Taliban dates back to 1996, when the group's Saudi Arabian founder, Osama bin Laden, moved his headquarters to Afghanistan from Sudan, the Taliban see the Islamic State as a rival. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Kenneth McKenzie, the head of U.S. Central Command, identified al-Qaida as the threat about which he was most concerned in Afghanistan during comments to an online forum hosted by the Middle East Institute . But while al-Qaida's relationship with the Taliban dates back to 1996, when the group's Saudi Arabian founder, Osama bin Laden, moved his headquarters to Afghanistan from Sudan, the Taliban see the Islamic State as a rival. (more...)
United Kingdom will phase in border checks on European Union goods after transition period
- June 12, 2020
After that, British firms trading with the European Union will face customs checks, border inspections and - unless there is a free trade deal - tariffs. Michael Gove told Maros Sefcovic, a commission vice-president, that Britain would not ask for a delay to the period beyond the end of the year in a meeting of the joint committee on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
After that, British firms trading with the European Union will face customs checks, border inspections and - unless there is a free trade deal - tariffs. Michael Gove told Maros Sefcovic, a commission vice-president, that Britain would not ask for a delay to the period beyond the end of the year in a meeting of the joint committee on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement. (more...)
India records highest single-day spike of 9,996 cases, 357 fatalities
- June 12, 2020
A coronavirus testing health camp has recently been set up at Motilal Nagar, in Goregaon West. The number of recoveries remained more than the active cases for the second consecutive day. The death toll reached 78 in Andhra Pradesh, 69 in Karnataka and 55 in Punjab. Only the United States, Brazil, and Russian Federation now have more cases than India. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
A coronavirus testing health camp has recently been set up at Motilal Nagar, in Goregaon West. The number of recoveries remained more than the active cases for the second consecutive day. The death toll reached 78 in Andhra Pradesh, 69 in Karnataka and 55 in Punjab. Only the United States, Brazil, and Russian Federation now have more cases than India. (more...)
Trump says to restart rallies in Oklahoma, Florida, Arizona, N.Carolina
- June 12, 2020
The rally is scheduled for June 19 at the BOK Center, an arena with over 19,000 seats. At the rally itself, the Trump campaign has not announced any social distancing plans , though spokesman Tim Murtaugh said , "There will be health precautions". (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The rally is scheduled for June 19 at the BOK Center, an arena with over 19,000 seats. At the rally itself, the Trump campaign has not announced any social distancing plans , though spokesman Tim Murtaugh said , "There will be health precautions". (more...)
Statue of Boy Scouts founder will be 'temporarily' removed
- June 12, 2020
The council said it would be "put into safe storage" and that Dorset County Scouts "have been advised and support the position". Slade said on Twitter that the decision was taken following a "threat", adding: "It's literally less than three metres from the sea so is at huge risk". (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The council said it would be "put into safe storage" and that Dorset County Scouts "have been advised and support the position". Slade said on Twitter that the decision was taken following a "threat", adding: "It's literally less than three metres from the sea so is at huge risk". (more...)
North Korea says it sees no point in maintaining Kim-Trump ties
- June 12, 2020
The implicit threat comes just a day before the two-year anniversary of the landmark summit in Singapore where Kim Jong-un shook hands with Donald Trump , becoming the first North Korean leader to meet a sitting USA president. They shook hands and smiled broadly for the cameras. The president said he trusted his North Korean counterpart (and later quipped that the two leaders " fell in love "). (more...)
- June 12, 2020
The implicit threat comes just a day before the two-year anniversary of the landmark summit in Singapore where Kim Jong-un shook hands with Donald Trump , becoming the first North Korean leader to meet a sitting USA president. They shook hands and smiled broadly for the cameras. The president said he trusted his North Korean counterpart (and later quipped that the two leaders " fell in love "). (more...)
Pandemic accelerating in Africa, test kits needed, WHO says
- June 12, 2020
Five countries account for 71 percent of total deaths. "Even though these cases in Africa account for less than 3 percent of the global total, it's clear that the pandemic is accelerating", Moeti told a news briefing for Geneva-based United Nations correspondents. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Five countries account for 71 percent of total deaths. "Even though these cases in Africa account for less than 3 percent of the global total, it's clear that the pandemic is accelerating", Moeti told a news briefing for Geneva-based United Nations correspondents. (more...)
Chinese mainland reports 7 new confirmed COVID-19 cases
- June 12, 2020
Chinese officials say just 62 people remain in treatment for COVID-19, AP reports . M - China has reported a small spike in imported confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 11. Also on Thursday, one new asymptomatic case, from overseas, was reported on the mainland. Two of the man's close contacts are under medical observation, and residents of his neighborhood in Xicheng, in the center of the capital, will be required to undergo testing for Covid-19. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
Chinese officials say just 62 people remain in treatment for COVID-19, AP reports . M - China has reported a small spike in imported confirmed cases of the coronavirus to 11. Also on Thursday, one new asymptomatic case, from overseas, was reported on the mainland. Two of the man's close contacts are under medical observation, and residents of his neighborhood in Xicheng, in the center of the capital, will be required to undergo testing for Covid-19. (more...)
Brussels councillor urges debate on statue of colonizer king
- June 12, 2020
A spokeswoman for the Middelheim Museum confirmed they had received the statue and said they would restore it before deciding what to do with it. George Floyd protesters are taking their anger and frustration out on historical statues deemed to undermine the movement. (more...)
- June 12, 2020
A spokeswoman for the Middelheim Museum confirmed they had received the statue and said they would restore it before deciding what to do with it. George Floyd protesters are taking their anger and frustration out on historical statues deemed to undermine the movement. (more...)
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