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The US Supreme Court rejects the appeal of the expolie Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd

November 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of his conviction for the 2020 killing of George Floyd during an arrest , which sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racism. The justices rejected Chauvin’s… Read More »The US Supreme Court rejects the appeal of the expolie Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd

Arab American support for Biden, Democrats plummets over Israel, poll shows

October 31, 2023

[1/3]People hold up flags and signs during a rally held by American Muslims for Palestine calling for a ceasefire in Gaza near the Washington Monument in Washington, U.S., October 21, 2023. REUTERS/Bonnie Cash Purchase license rights WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s support among Arab Americans, who are… Read More »Arab American support for Biden, Democrats plummets over Israel, poll shows

Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrate in cities to support the Palestinians

October 29, 2023

LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of protesters rallied in cities across Europe, the Middle East and Asia on Saturday to show their support for the Palestinians as Israel’s army extended its air and ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. In one of the largest marches, in London,… Read More »Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrate in cities to support the Palestinians

US ready to send more military aid to Israel, Austin says

October 16, 2023

JERUSALEM, Oct 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday the Pentagon was ready to deploy more military aid to Israel as Israeli forces prepare for a likely invasion of Gaza in response to a devastating attack by the militant group Hamas. Austin said munitions, air defense… Read More »US ready to send more military aid to Israel, Austin says

Poland’s opposition appears poised to oust the ruling nationalists in a major political shake-up

October 16, 2023

Donald Tusk, leader of the largest opposition group Civic Coalition (KO), speaks after exit poll results are announced in Warsaw, Poland October 15, 2023. REUTERS /Kacper Pempel Purchase license rights Sunday’s election seen as the most important in Poland in decades The opposition bloc exceeds the exit polls of the… Read More »Poland’s opposition appears poised to oust the ruling nationalists in a major political shake-up

Exclusive: Taliban to join China’s Belt and Road Forum, lifting ties

October 14, 2023

The flags of China and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan are displayed during a press conference held by Afghan Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and China’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Wang Yu in Kabul, Afghanistan, on January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Ali Khara/File photo Purchase license rights KABUL, Oct 14 (Reuters)… Read More »Exclusive: Taliban to join China’s Belt and Road Forum, lifting ties

Polls show support for Australia’s indigenous referendum waning, likely to fail

September 29, 2023

A Kaurna elder, Uncle Moogy, performs a traditional smoking ceremony with onlookers, in Adelaide, Australia, February 23, 2023. REUTERS/Jill Gralow/File Photo Purchase license rights SYDNEY, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Support for a referendum to constitutionally recognize Australia’s indigenous peoples fell further, with the landmark proposal set to fail in a… Read More »Polls show support for Australia’s indigenous referendum waning, likely to fail

Mexican Congress holds hearing on UFOs with alleged “alien” bodies.

September 14, 2023

MEXICO CITY, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that “we are not alone” in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing that marked the first congressional event of the Latin American country about UFOs. At Tuesday’s hearing on FANI, the Spanish… Read More »Mexican Congress holds hearing on UFOs with alleged “alien” bodies.

Jill Biden positive for COVID, President Biden tests negative, White House says

September 5, 2023

[1/4]U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File photo Purchase license rights WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) – U.S. first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 just days… Read More »Jill Biden positive for COVID, President Biden tests negative, White House says

The former Minneapolis officer was sentenced to almost 5 years for Floyd’s murder

August 8, 2023

[1/3]Former Minnesota State Police Officer Tou Thao poses for a booking photo combine at the Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA on June 3, 2020. Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office/Photo via REUTERS/File Photo Aug 7 (Reuters) – Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao was sentenced on Monday to 4-3/4 years… Read More »The former Minneapolis officer was sentenced to almost 5 years for Floyd’s murder