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Former Atlanta police officer charged in the death of Rayshard Brooks released from jail: WSBTV

Ren Leen July 1, 2020

ATLANTA (US) – The former Atlanta police officer who was charged in the death of Rayshard Brooks, on June 12, after hitting off days of protests, has been released from jail, according to the reports from local television station WSBTV. A Georgia County judge on Tuesday set bond for the

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Scores of George W. Bush administration officials to root for Biden

Editorial Bureau July 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – Scores of officials who served the George W Bush administration are slated to support Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden, said people who are part of the campaign. Three organisers of the group said the officials, who include cabinet secretaries, have formed a political action committee named 43 Alumni for Biden to […]

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Budget: New York City council approves police department fund cut

Editorial Bureau July 1, 2020

NEW YORK (US) – There will be cuts to police funding in New York city after the City Council voted on Tuesday night to pass the 2021 budget, which had proposed the slash. This comes after weeks of discussions with Mayor Bill de Blasio. However, some lawmakers said it fell short of a $1 billion […]

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North American trade deal gets a revamp under rampant threat of disputes

Ren Leen July 1, 2020

WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY/OTTAWA (US/MEXICO/CANADA) – The trade pact between the United States, Canada and Mexico got a revamp, taking effect on Wednesday. Though intended to create a protective shield for North America to boost the region’s competitiveness, loopholes have started reflecting in the foundation. With the deal setting in, the Trump administration is

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Harvey Weinstein lawsuits: New York attorney general announces $19 million settlement

Editorial Bureau July 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – Imprisoned former Hollywood magnate Harvey Weinstein’s attorneys said on Tuesday that a $19 million settlement has been reached over two sexual harassment cases involving multiple women. Terming the settlement a “complete sellout”, lawyers of the six women said it did not require the former movie producer to owe responsibility or

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Coronavirus cases in US rise by 47,000 in biggest one-day spike

Editorial Bureau July 1, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – New US COVID-19 cases recorded a rise of more than 47,000 on Tuesday. It is the biggest one-day spike since the start of the pandemic as a top infectious disease expert hinted that the number could soon double. California, Texas and Arizona have become the new epicenters of the virus attack, reporting […]

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Seattle protest occupation enters fourth week

Editorial Bureau July 1, 2020

SEATTLE (US) – Seattle authorities on Tuesday used heavy machinery to remove some barricades around the city’s “autonomous zone”. This comes in the wake of die-hard anti-racism demonstrators camping out for a fourth week despite legal and political pressure to end their agitation. After four nights of gun violence in the last 10 days that […]

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US senators demand review of drug supply chain after pandemic

Editorial Bureau June 30, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – Republican and Democratic US senators pressed the government for an analysis of foreign influence in the US pharmaceutical supply chain on Tuesday, saying the coronavirus pandemic has exposed an over-reliance on China and other countries for the production of essential medicines. Republican Senator Marco Rubio and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren

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‘Golden State Killer’ suspect pleads guilty to 13 murders, confesses dozens of rapes

Editorial Bureau June 30, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (US) – An elderly ex-policeman confessed on Monday claiming to be the violent serial prowler known as the “Golden State Killer,” pleading guilty to 13 murders and admitting to dozens of rapes and break-ins. The serial crimes had once terrorised California during the 1970s and ’80s. Joseph James DeAngelo, 74, entered the pleas

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White House to brief Democrats on reports that Russia paid Taliban to kill US soldiers

Editorial Bureau June 30, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – The White House sought to play down reports that Russia had paid the Taliban to finish off US troops, promising to brief Democrats on Tuesday after being blamed for sharing information only with Republicans. Officials said there was no consensus on the underlying intelligence among US agencies and Trump had not been […]