Twitter has attached an unprecedented warning to a tweet by Donald Trump, accusing him of “glorifying violence”. The message has been added to a tweet that appears to threaten that people caught looting will be shot amid civil unrest in Minneapolis. Twitter’s warning came just hours after Trump said he …
Read More »7 shot at Louisville protest over fatal police shooting
At least seven people were shot in Louisville as hundreds of protesters converged on City Hall demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman who was fatally shot in March by police who broke down her door. Louisville Metro Police said early Friday that at least one person was in …
Read More »CNN crew arrested live on air while covering Minneapolis protests
A CNN reporter and crew have been arrested live on air while covering the Minneapolis protests over the killing of George Floyd. Black correspondent Omar Jimenez had just shown a protester being arrested when about half a dozen white police officers surrounded him. Mr. Jiminez told the Minnesota State Patrol …
Read More »Virus, heatwave, and locusts form perfect storm in India
As if the coronavirus wasn’t enough, India grappled with scorching temperatures and the worst locust invasion in decades as authorities prepared for the end of a monthslong lockdown despite recording thousands of new infections every day. This triple disaster drew biblical comparisons and forced officials to try to balance the …
Read More »Iraqi PM receives an invitation from German Chancellor to visit Berlin
“Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, received, Thursday, a phone call from German Chancellor Angela Merkel,” a statement from the Prime Minister’s Information Office, received by Al-Ghadeer, said. According to the statement, “The German Chancellor congratulated Al-Kadhimi, over his assumption of the duties of the position of Prime Minister, indicating that …
Read More »English Premier League will resume season on June 17 — reports
The English Premier League season will resume without fans attending on June 17, according to multiple reports, including The Telegraph and Sky Sports. When asked about the resumption, the Premier League would not confirm nor deny as the pre-scheduled Thursday meeting with the 20 clubs was still ongoing. The reports …
Read More »Facebook and Twitter clash over fact-checking as Trump threats intensify
For years, Twitter and Facebook have enjoyed a healthy rivalry: They’ve competed for acquisitions, talent, and advertising dollars, and sometimes gone so far as to copy each others’ features in the never-ending pursuit to grow their audiences. But the clash between the two tech companies appeared to take on new …
Read More »US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule
US and NATO officials said that US troop strength in Afghanistan is down to nearly 8,600, well ahead of a schedule agreed with Taliban in late February, in part because of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an …
Read More »One dead in shooting amid riots and looting as Minneapolis mayor appeals for calm
A man has been shot dead near the scene of protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on Monday. The man was found lying on the pavement at around 9.25 pm with a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital, …
Read More »Iran says nuclear work will not be hurt by end of U.S. sanctions waivers
A U.S. decision to terminate sanctions waivers that have allowed foreign companies to do some work at Iranian nuclear sites will not affect Iran’s nuclear programme, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) said on Thursday. The United States said on Wednesday it will terminate the waivers, which had allowed Russian, Chinese …
Read More »US job losses pass 40 million as coronavirus crisis deepens
Roughly 2.1 million people applied for US unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and rehire some laid-off employees. About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified …
Read More »EU proposes $825B coronavirus recovery fund
The 27-nation EU remains deeply divided over what conditions should be attached to the funds and today’s proposal from the EU’s executive arm is likely to set off weeks of wrangling. The EU’s executive is proposing an $825 billion recovery fund to help the bloc’s economy through the painful recession …
Read More »23 U.S. states sue Trump administration over fuel efficiency rollback
A group of 23 U.S. states led by California, the District of Columbia and four major cities are filing suit Wednesday to challenge a Trump administration decision to weaken Obama administration fuel efficiency standards In March, the Trump administration issued final rules requiring 1.5% annual increases in efficiency through 2026 …
Read More »‘They killed him’: Sister of Minneapolis black man who died after arrest calls for justice
The sister of an African-American man who died shortly after a white Minneapolis police officer pinned him down with a knee to the neck called for justice on Wednesday, saying the firing of four policemen over the deadly incident was not enough. The four officers were dismissed from the force …
Read More »Protesters Clash with Minneapolis Police
A protest in Minneapolis over the death of a black man in police custody turned violent Tuesday night, with demonstrators clashing with police and trashing a precinct building, reports said. Several hundred demonstrators at about 6 p.m. splintered off from a mainly peaceful afternoon rally and marched to the Minneapolis …
Read More »Oil slides on U.S.-China tensions, doubts about Russian output cuts
Oil futures tumbled on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was working on a strong response to China’s proposed security law in Hong Kong and as some traders doubted Russia’s commitment to deep production cuts. Many worried that Russia may not agree to extending production cuts ahead of …
Read More »George Floyd: Black man dies after US police pin him to ground
Four Minneapolis officers fired after the death of George Floyd, who died after being pinned down by a white officer. A Black man who yelled “I cannot breathe” as a white Minneapolis police officer pinned him down with his knee in the US state of Minnesota died late on Monday, …
Read More »Britain calls on EU to ‘evolve’ in post-Brexit talks
The United Kingdom’s chief negotiator with the European Union following Brexit called on the bloc to “evolve” in order to make progress in key talks. The ongoing negotiations to hammer out vital details of the post-Brexit relationship between the EU and the U.K. have been rocky, as Britain’s top negotiator …
Read More »The Governor of Baghdad warns if the spread of corona in all regions
Baghdad Governor Mohammed Jaber Al-Atta warned today, Wednesday, against the spread of Corona virus in all areas of the capital. Al-Atta said: “The epidemic has become in all areas of Baghdad, and one patient has touches and may move from one place to another”, stressing that “there are no specific …
Read More »WHO says Americas are new Covid-19 epicentre
The global coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 5.6 million people, with over 349,000 deaths, according to a tracker. Here are coronavirus-related updates for May 26 WHO says Americas are new virus epicentre The Americas have emerged as the new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization …
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