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Beyoncé joins call for charges against officers in Breonna Taylor shooting
- June 15, 2020
Johnathan Mattingly, Officers Myles Cosgrove and Brett Hankison must be held accountable for their actions". Pointing to inconsistencies in the case, which is still under investigation, Beyoncé added her name to those in the #SayHerName movement calling for criminal charges to be filed against the officers involved. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Johnathan Mattingly, Officers Myles Cosgrove and Brett Hankison must be held accountable for their actions". Pointing to inconsistencies in the case, which is still under investigation, Beyoncé added her name to those in the #SayHerName movement calling for criminal charges to be filed against the officers involved. (more...)
Woman apologizes after backlash from confronting homeowner
- June 15, 2020
Juanillo and I am deeply sorry for that". In the almost 2-minute video of the June 9 incident, a woman and man ask if that is his property and if he is "defacing private property". Since the incident went viral, Alexander has deleted her social media accounts, and calls to boycott LA Face and Birchbox , a distributor, have flooded the internet. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Juanillo and I am deeply sorry for that". In the almost 2-minute video of the June 9 incident, a woman and man ask if that is his property and if he is "defacing private property". Since the incident went viral, Alexander has deleted her social media accounts, and calls to boycott LA Face and Birchbox , a distributor, have flooded the internet. (more...)
India's Chennai city to reimpose lockdown as coronavirus surges
- June 15, 2020
Chennai is the worst-hit district with 31,896 cases and 347 deaths. A large number of cases in Chennai have been traced to the Koyambedu cluster. Authorities in the Tamil Nadu state capital Chennai are imposing a new 12-day strict lockdown amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases in the region. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Chennai is the worst-hit district with 31,896 cases and 347 deaths. A large number of cases in Chennai have been traced to the Koyambedu cluster. Authorities in the Tamil Nadu state capital Chennai are imposing a new 12-day strict lockdown amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases in the region. (more...)
U.S. F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes Into The North Sea
- June 15, 2020
Based in Suffolk, eastern England , RAF Lakenheath has been a USA base since the end of World War II and is home to some 6,000 American personnel. RAF Lakenheath news release just moments ago. The previous October, an F-15 aircraft from the base crashed into a field but the pilot ejected safely. On the same morning as the crash, RAF Lakenheath posted a photo on Twitter showing three F-15s in flight. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Based in Suffolk, eastern England , RAF Lakenheath has been a USA base since the end of World War II and is home to some 6,000 American personnel. RAF Lakenheath news release just moments ago. The previous October, an F-15 aircraft from the base crashed into a field but the pilot ejected safely. On the same morning as the crash, RAF Lakenheath posted a photo on Twitter showing three F-15s in flight. (more...)
Missoulians gather in Caras Park for the Black Lives Matter movement
- June 15, 2020
Another Black Lives Matter protester has tested positive for coronavirus, sparking fears of second wave of the virus in Australia. He added that he felt blows even as he was carrying the man to safety. "I want to see equality for everybody". Mr Noah said: "You know what would have happened, people would say "black boys killed a white man" - it was just going to be worse". (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Another Black Lives Matter protester has tested positive for coronavirus, sparking fears of second wave of the virus in Australia. He added that he felt blows even as he was carrying the man to safety. "I want to see equality for everybody". Mr Noah said: "You know what would have happened, people would say "black boys killed a white man" - it was just going to be worse". (more...)
Egypt says to seek United Nations role on Ethiopia Nile dam project
- June 15, 2020
Birhanu Jula, as reported by The Associated Press. Cairo fears the dam would negatively affect its annual share of the Nile's water. This photo taken on December 26, 2019 shows a general view of the construction works at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), near Guba in Ethiopia. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Birhanu Jula, as reported by The Associated Press. Cairo fears the dam would negatively affect its annual share of the Nile's water. This photo taken on December 26, 2019 shows a general view of the construction works at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), near Guba in Ethiopia. (more...)
Supreme Court Rules Workers Can't Be Fired for Being Gay
- June 15, 2020
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Bostock's claim in a three-page opinion that noted the court was bound by a 1979 decision that held "discharge for homosexuality is not prohibited by Title VII". Treating a man who is attracted to men differently from a woman who is attracted to men is discrimination, the EEOC reasoned. The commission also looked at a 1989 Supreme Court decision that said federal law protected against discrimination based on stereotypes; the court found for ... (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Bostock's claim in a three-page opinion that noted the court was bound by a 1979 decision that held "discharge for homosexuality is not prohibited by Title VII". Treating a man who is attracted to men differently from a woman who is attracted to men is discrimination, the EEOC reasoned. The commission also looked at a 1989 Supreme Court decision that said federal law protected against discrimination based on stereotypes; the court found for ... (more...)
US fighter plane crashes off England's coast, pilot missing
- June 15, 2020
The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter created to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. RAF Lakenheath is the largest U.S. Air Force-operated base in England . Sky News' defence and security correspondent Alistair Bunkall said the area where the plane came down is used by United Kingdom and USA military jets for training missions. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter created to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. RAF Lakenheath is the largest U.S. Air Force-operated base in England . Sky News' defence and security correspondent Alistair Bunkall said the area where the plane came down is used by United Kingdom and USA military jets for training missions. (more...)
Met Éireann issues thunder and lightning weather advisory notice for Monday
- June 15, 2020
After a weekend of humid air which bought warm sunshine with hefty showers even thunderstorms to some, Netweather warns the threat of showers continues this week. Low temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees. Warm sunny spells for many but also some scattered heavy, thundery downpours. Light winds and warm in any sunshine. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
After a weekend of humid air which bought warm sunshine with hefty showers even thunderstorms to some, Netweather warns the threat of showers continues this week. Low temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees. Warm sunny spells for many but also some scattered heavy, thundery downpours. Light winds and warm in any sunshine. (more...)
OR reports 142 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, two new deaths
- June 15, 2020
Marion County has seen an nearly 40% increase in cases over the last week and new hospital admissions COVID-19 for county residents has increased over the last two weeks. that would result if her orders were enjoined", Garrett said. Hood River County has seen an increase in new cases over the last week and is managing several simultaneous workplace outbreaks, as is Polk County. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Marion County has seen an nearly 40% increase in cases over the last week and new hospital admissions COVID-19 for county residents has increased over the last two weeks. that would result if her orders were enjoined", Garrett said. Hood River County has seen an increase in new cases over the last week and is managing several simultaneous workplace outbreaks, as is Polk County. (more...)
Putin says Russia dealing better with virus than US
- June 15, 2020
Russia's handling of the coronavirus , he said, has proved the importance of having a "single team" in control of the country instead of a fragmented system, as in the United States. "We always in the USSR and in modern Russian Federation had a lot of sympathy for the struggle of Afro-Americans for their natural rights", he said. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Russia's handling of the coronavirus , he said, has proved the importance of having a "single team" in control of the country instead of a fragmented system, as in the United States. "We always in the USSR and in modern Russian Federation had a lot of sympathy for the struggle of Afro-Americans for their natural rights", he said. (more...)
Brazil now second in coronavirus deaths; U.S. states see rising caseloads
- June 15, 2020
Brazil's health ministry recorded 909 deaths in the past 24 hours, putting the total at 41,828 - meaning the country of 212 million people has now surpassed Britain's death toll. And Italy said it would allow amateur contact sports - including team sports - from June 25. SANTIAGO - Chilean President Sebastian Pinera accepted on Saturday the resignation of Health Minister Jaime Manalich amid criticism from civil organizations and opposition figures for his management of the novel ... (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Brazil's health ministry recorded 909 deaths in the past 24 hours, putting the total at 41,828 - meaning the country of 212 million people has now surpassed Britain's death toll. And Italy said it would allow amateur contact sports - including team sports - from June 25. SANTIAGO - Chilean President Sebastian Pinera accepted on Saturday the resignation of Health Minister Jaime Manalich amid criticism from civil organizations and opposition figures for his management of the novel ... (more...)
Beijing locks areas down as new virus outbreak gathers pace
- June 15, 2020
The country has reported 1,484 deaths and 42,980 confirmed cases. A residential complex nearby has been put under lockdown . Last week the temperature checking at our offices and at our residential compounds stopped. "I can sense the panic although I live quite far away from the market", said Beijing resident Cathy Liu, 26, an intellectual property analyst. Elementary schools for first to third grade students delayed the resumption of classes and high-schoolers were encouraged to ... (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The country has reported 1,484 deaths and 42,980 confirmed cases. A residential complex nearby has been put under lockdown . Last week the temperature checking at our offices and at our residential compounds stopped. "I can sense the panic although I live quite far away from the market", said Beijing resident Cathy Liu, 26, an intellectual property analyst. Elementary schools for first to third grade students delayed the resumption of classes and high-schoolers were encouraged to ... (more...)
Arvind Kejriwal says no plan to impose another lockdown in Delhi
- June 15, 2020
Shah's first meeting was with Baijal, Kejriwal, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and senior officials of the Union Home and Health Ministries and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. In a bid address shortage of beds in the face of rapid increase in cases, the Union government will provide 500 railways coaches to the Delhi government. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Shah's first meeting was with Baijal, Kejriwal, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and senior officials of the Union Home and Health Ministries and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. In a bid address shortage of beds in the face of rapid increase in cases, the Union government will provide 500 railways coaches to the Delhi government. (more...)
Russia's coronavirus cases surpass 537000
- June 15, 2020
Some 8,220 coronavirus patients recovered in Russian Federation in the past day, taking the total number of recoveries in the country to 269,370. Recoveries reached 274,641 after 5,271 more people were successfully treated for the virus since yesterday, it added. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Some 8,220 coronavirus patients recovered in Russian Federation in the past day, taking the total number of recoveries in the country to 269,370. Recoveries reached 274,641 after 5,271 more people were successfully treated for the virus since yesterday, it added. (more...)
Boris Johnson Condemns 'Thuggery' After Far-Right Protests in London
- June 15, 2020
The latest far-right protests took place after a series of anti-racism demonstrations across the country, sparked by the death of African American man George Floyd on May 25 in the USA city of Minneapolis. The injured man was identified as a far-right protestor. Six of the people were taken to hospital, the ambulance service said. Officials put protective panels around the monuments amid fears far-right activists would seek confrontations with anti-racism protesters under the guise of ... (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The latest far-right protests took place after a series of anti-racism demonstrations across the country, sparked by the death of African American man George Floyd on May 25 in the USA city of Minneapolis. The injured man was identified as a far-right protestor. Six of the people were taken to hospital, the ambulance service said. Officials put protective panels around the monuments amid fears far-right activists would seek confrontations with anti-racism protesters under the guise of ... (more...)
Turkish court sentences U.S. consulate employee to jail
- June 15, 2020
A Turkish court jailed a local employee of a US consulate for almost nine years on Thursday for aiding a terrorist organisation, a ruling the United States described as deeply disappointing and based on no credible evidence . Topuz's initial arrest in 2017 triggered a diplomatic crisis with both Turkey and the USA suspending visa services for some time. Gulen, a businessman, has lived in self-imposed exile in the USA state of Pennsylvania since 1999 and has denied any involvement in the ... (more...)
- June 15, 2020
A Turkish court jailed a local employee of a US consulate for almost nine years on Thursday for aiding a terrorist organisation, a ruling the United States described as deeply disappointing and based on no credible evidence . Topuz's initial arrest in 2017 triggered a diplomatic crisis with both Turkey and the USA suspending visa services for some time. Gulen, a businessman, has lived in self-imposed exile in the USA state of Pennsylvania since 1999 and has denied any involvement in the ... (more...)
Russian court sentences United States citizen Paul Whelan to 16 years in prison
- June 15, 2020
Whelan is set to serve the term in a high-security prison. His defense will appeal the sentence, and the defendant himself said the trial was " political ". Whelan - who is also an Irish, British and Canadian citizen - was detained at a Moscow hotel in December 2018 by Russian authorities who alleged he was involved in an intelligence operation. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Whelan is set to serve the term in a high-security prison. His defense will appeal the sentence, and the defendant himself said the trial was " political ". Whelan - who is also an Irish, British and Canadian citizen - was detained at a Moscow hotel in December 2018 by Russian authorities who alleged he was involved in an intelligence operation. (more...)
Black Lives Matter protester carries injured white counter-protester to safety
- June 15, 2020
As they left the park, the group chanted " Black lives matter , Indigenous lives matter". Almost 50 people took part in a rally on Sunday calling to defund the police and put an end to racism. "His life was under threat". "I could actually feel strikes and hits as I was carrying him, so these guys were probably taking some of that themselves on their person". (more...)
- June 15, 2020
As they left the park, the group chanted " Black lives matter , Indigenous lives matter". Almost 50 people took part in a rally on Sunday calling to defund the police and put an end to racism. "His life was under threat". "I could actually feel strikes and hits as I was carrying him, so these guys were probably taking some of that themselves on their person". (more...)
United Kingdom says told European Union 'formally' no Brexit transition extension
- June 15, 2020
The joint committee had to decide by the end of the month as to whether to extend the status quo transition. On Saturday, a British official also disputed claims by Michael Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, that the United Kingdom wanted to enter intensive "tunnel" negotiations - Brussels jargon for secret talks carried out under media blackout and without regular briefings of European Union ambassadors. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The joint committee had to decide by the end of the month as to whether to extend the status quo transition. On Saturday, a British official also disputed claims by Michael Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, that the United Kingdom wanted to enter intensive "tunnel" negotiations - Brussels jargon for secret talks carried out under media blackout and without regular briefings of European Union ambassadors. (more...)
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