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Hennepin County Medical Examiner Determines George Floyd's Death Was A Homicide

June 03, 2020

Crump, who has called for charges against Chauvin to be upgraded to first-degree murder, pushed back on arguments that two of the officers at the scene were rookies and had been on the job less than a month. State Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero will lead the investigation. The FBI is also investigating whether police willfully deprived Floyd of his civil rights.

World outrage grows at George Floyd’s death

June 02, 2020

EU High Representative Josep Borrell urged USA authorities to rein in the "excessive use of force", and said the 27-nation bloc supports the right to peaceful protest. The statement came after a correspondent for the country's public broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, said he was shot at live on air while reporting in Minneapolis, the city in which Floyd was killed.

Coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19 positive cases in India breach 2-lakh mark

June 02, 2020

The state has 1,194 active coronavirus positive cases with 4 deaths recorded so far, as per the latest announcement made by State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. with 1,01,567 deaths has a case fatality rate of 5.92 per cent, while the United Kingdom with 38,376 deaths has a case fatality rate of 14.07 per cent.

2 dead after shooting at North Dakota air base

June 02, 2020

Monday and the situation is now "contained", a statement from the base said . They said there's no risk to any other individuals at this time. The fatal shooting remains under investigation, and authorities have not released a possible motive.

What Is Antifa And Why Did Trump Declare It A Terrorist Organization?

June 02, 2020

According to Mark Bray, author of the " Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook", the modern Antifa movement started in the '80s in the US. Antifa groups have been known to physically confront white supremacists and alt-right protesters and speakers, often with disruptive behavior aiming to cancel or ruin their events.

New Zealand's Ardern says she is 'horrified' by George Floyd's death

June 02, 2020

But she was concerned that large crowds - estimated at about 2,000 in Auckland - could undermine New Zealand's success in fighting the virus as they stood shoulder-to-shoulder in solidarity with USA protesters. Peters said that he would offer his resignation were he ever found to have breached the Cabinet Manual, but he doesn't think he breached it in this case.

Trump wants to invite Korea to expanded G7 meeting

June 02, 2020

Trump had been working out a schedule to host the talks at the White House in late June, after he determined global infection curves had passed their peaks. "That's a nice group of countries right there". Secondly Russia is seen as an ally of China and has been critical of the USA in recent times. The president said he wanted to invite other countries including Russian Federation to the meeting.

China: Wuhan tests almost 10M citizens in 10 days

June 02, 2020

According to China's National Health Commission (NHC), five imported cases and 10 asymptomatic cases were reported in the country on Monday. The northeastern city of Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang province will also launch city-wide virus testing, the local government said on its website, after finding over a dozen asymptomatic cases.

Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell reacts to law enforcement killing David McAtee in Louisville

June 02, 2020

Authorities "returned" fire after someone in the crowd opened fire, police said . Louisville Police Chief Steve Conrad , who was already under fire for his department's handling of the investigation into the shooting of Breonna Taylor , was relieved of duty today by Louisville mayor Greg Fischer , less than one month before he was scheduled to retire.

George Floyd: White House constructs new security fence after Trump's protests speech

June 02, 2020

So what did this hasty decision to crack down on protesters for show result in? As the crowd of protesters grew, USA attorney general William Barr arrived in Lafayette Park to look over at the demonstrations and the swarm of law enforcement.

Tropical depression 3 forms in Bay of Campeche

June 02, 2020

Regardless of the rate of development, it looks like the system will stay in or near the Bay of Campeche (southwest Gulf of Mexico) for the next two to three days, at least. Living in Wisconsin we usually don't have to worry about direct impacts from any tropical systems but we can sometimes get the remnants of storms and they can sometimes ruin travel plans during this time of the year.

Hong leader accuses global community of double standards over United States riots

June 02, 2020

Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Tuesday accused the US of "double standards" in its response to protests and warned that the U.S.'s plan to place trade restrictions on the region would "only hurt themselves". "And then in Hong Kong , when we had similar riots, we saw what position they adopted then". She said "public concerns" about the legislation were understandable as a draft was yet to be finalised.

SUV drives into officers in NY, injuring 2 — George Floyd protests

June 02, 2020

Brown went on to indicate that police believe the two persons who had been shot were in the vehicle that ran through the police line. Officers are seen scattering to avoid the SUV before it drives off past a military vehicle on Buffalo's east side.

Italian doctor says coronavirus 'weakening by the day'; WHO rubbishes claim

June 02, 2020

Top scientists, health officials and the WHO rushed Monday to counter claims made by a prominent Italian doctor who said the new coronavirus "no longer exists" in the country. Ryan, an expert epidemiologist, spelled out the dangers in believing that the virus is becoming less potent. Italy has been easing its lockdown gradually since the beginning of May, eager to get the economy back up off its knees.

Federal court hands 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's properties to Carole Baskin

June 02, 2020

Maldonado-Passage was convicted in an unsuccessful murder-for-hire plot against Carole Baskin , the founder of Big Cat Rescue, who he has repeatedly accused of killing her husband Jack "Don" Lewis. 'No one is going now and there's no source of income, and that's been going on for a long time. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. 'We have long anticipated that the judge would eventually undo the 2016 land transfer.

Michel Barnier tells United Kingdom to Be ‘More Realistic’ on trade talks

June 02, 2020

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom will enter into its fourth round of trade talks with Brussels and continue until Friday. David Frost, the prime minister's negotiator, is keen to counter the perception that negotiations are deadlocked and that a free trade deal with the European Union can not be done this year.

Man won't be charged in fatal Nebraska protest shooting

June 02, 2020

Douglas County Attorney Donald Kleine, speaking during a press conference, said the actions of the bar owner, Jake Gardner, "were justified". Gardner, a business owner, fatally shot Scurlock in an altercation that occurred during protests where buildings were damaged.

Only one active case of COVID-19 left in northern B.C.

June 02, 2020

In addition, over the weekend there were protests in B.C.in solidarity with those happening in the United States. The outbreak at the Residence at Clayton Heights has been declared over. "We have seen many people around the world demonstrating at a distance, and it is very impactful, and it is effective". "Please continue to keep that safe distance".

Protesters rally in Toronto against anti-black, Indigenous racism

June 02, 2020

It expects to interview the family later this week. In Toronto , protesters chanted " not another black life ", "abolish the police", and "no justice, no peace" as they wound through the downtown streets clad in face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

NYPD Sergeants Union Tweets Arrest Report For Mayor De Blasio's Daughter

June 02, 2020

Saying he stands "behind the protestors and their message", Cuomo said in the statement that "the violence and the looting that has gone on in New York City has been bad for the city, the state and this entire national movement, undermining and distracting from this righteous cause".

Coronavirus: Customers queue for hours as Ikea reopens 19 shops

June 02, 2020

There were similar scenes at IKEA at Wembley in London . Shoppers queue outside IKEA in Norwich, which reopened today. Customers have actually now been asked to go shopping alone, utilize hand sanitisers populated around the store as well as be prepared with prefabricated checklists as well as their very own bags.

Ebola makes a comeback in the Republic of Congo

June 02, 2020

So for six cases have been detected of which four have already been reported dead and two are under medical care. "To reinforce local leadership, World Health Organization plans to send a team to support scaling up the response", Moeti said.

Hong Kong police ban Tiananmen vigil for first time in 30 years

June 02, 2020

The U.S. side has smeared "one country, two systems" and the high degree of autonomy of Hong Kong in disregard of facts, a spokesperson of the commissioner's office pointed out, adding that since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Chinese government has stayed committed to principles of "one country, two systems" and "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" with a high degree of autonomy, and acted strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law.

George Floyd: medical examiner says death was a homicide

June 02, 2020

Wilson and another autopsy expert, Dr Michael Baden, said they disagreed with the official report, only the summary of which has been released as part of the court document for Chauvin's arrest. Baden also did an autopsy at the family's request for Michael Brown, an 18-year-old shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Benjamin Crump, a lawyer for the Floyd family, told a press conference: "Beyond doubt he would be alive today if not for the pressure applied to his neck by officer Derek Chauvin ...

Prince apologises after contracting coronavirus at illegal lockdown party

June 02, 2020

Two days later, he went to a party in the southern city of Cordoba, before testing positive for COVID-19. Spanish paper El Pais said the prince attended the party along with 26 other people on 26 May. As per the Telegraph , Prince Joachim has lived with Victoria Ortiz in Spain for several years now. Those found to have flouted lockdown rules could be fined up to $11,100.

Rio Tinto apologises for blowing up 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site

June 02, 2020

Among nearly 7,000 relics discovered at the heritage site were artifacts such as grinding stones, a bone sharpened into a tool and 4,000-year-old belt made of braided human hair, reported the Australian Associated Press . CNN Business reached out to Rio Tinto for comment on Hayes' remarks and was directed back to the company statement. "From a broader perspective, as we already work within all existing frameworks, we will launch a comprehensive review of our heritage approach, engaging ...

Season's 1st tropical storm drenches part of Central America

June 02, 2020

According to the Ministry of the Interior, at least seven people died across the country after two days of heavy rains. "We are facing a critical situation", said Intrior MInister Mario Duran. "The rain was so strong and suddenly the water entered the homes and we just saw how they fell". Almost 90 percent of El Salvador, population 6.6 million, is considered vulnerable to flooding and landslides due to its geography.

Trump reportedly held call with Mark Zuckerberg amid controversy over protest posts

June 02, 2020

Andrew Crow , the head of design for Facebook's Portal video-phone, tweeted: " Giving a platform to incite violence and spread disinformation is unacceptable, regardless who you are or if it's newsworthy ". "As we face additional hard decisions around content ahead, we'll continue seeking their honest feedback", a spokesperson said. Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter boss Jack Dorsey have clashed on the role of social media companies in fact-checking.

Hundreds of protesters rally in London, Berlin over USA death

June 02, 2020

The spreading protests coincide with an apparent deep-seated national discontent over the social and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. One TV anchor discussed "a frightful scene from NY, where police attacked protesters". The demonstrations brought out a diversity of people. At a late-night news conference, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio suggested protesters were to blame.

Greece to open up in two weeks, but not to the UK

June 02, 2020

But also, in the way that we travel. Visitors arriving from the 29 selected countries could be subject to sample coronavirus testing, according to the ministry. That list of countries is expected to expand from July 1. In a joint statement, the Greek Minister of Tourism Haris Theocharis and the Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas, clarify that the reopening of the borders will happen gradually while monitoring the epidemiological situation in Greece , and in the countries benefiting by the ...

Putin supports dialogue in all areas, Kremlin says after Trump G7 invitation

June 02, 2020

However, on Sunday, Trump said that the meeting will be postponed until September, adding that the current format is "outdated" and that he will invite the leaders of India, Australia, South Korea, and Russian Federation to the next summit.

Trump says he's postponing G7, wants to invite other countries

June 02, 2020

US President Donald Trump has said he will postpone this year's G7 summit and invite leaders of other countries to participate in the talks. Mr Morrison attended the 2019 G7 summit as a guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Russian Federation was suspended from what was then the G8 in 2014 after its annexation of Crimea. Trump announced in March he was canceling the summit because of the pandemic and that the leaders would confer by video conference instead.

Nick Saban Releases Powerful Statement Following George Floyd's Murder

June 01, 2020

This comes after days of protests across the country on behalf of Floyd, Breonna Taylor , Ahmaud Arbery , and countless black citizens who have lost their lives to police brutality and white supremacy with little to no retribution. As the great African-American academic Cornell West has pointed out, the system of electoral politics in the U.S. has been unable to achieve the sort of reforms that could finally put an end to even the crude racism of the police.

Iran Willing To Continue Fuel Shipments To Venezuela If Asked

June 01, 2020

The South American country, which used to boast the world's largest oil reserves, is in desperate need of petrol and other refined fuel products due to hyperinflation, U.S. Iran dispatched five tankers to deliver 1.5 million barrels of fuel to the South American nation, which has been plagued by an economic downturn that has shrunk its refining capacities.

Trudeau says meaningful action is the only thing that will end racism

June 01, 2020

We all have a responsibility to fight anti-black racism", he said. Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, a Somali-Canadian, said in a tweet Sunday that he has "heard from people who have said that we should not worry about what is happening in the USA because that is not our problem".

Joe Biden visits protest site in Delaware

June 01, 2020

On Sunday, his campaign released a photo of him visiting the site of protests in Wilmington . Floyd's death was the latest in a string of similar incidents involving unarmed black men in recent years that have raised an outcry over excessive police force and racism, and re-ignited outrage across a politically and racially divided country just months before the November 3 presidential election.

Z Calls Minnesota Governor To Demand Justice For George Floyd's Killing

June 01, 2020

Walz's decision to have Attorney General Keith Ellison take the lead comes after requests from activists, some City Council members and a civil rights group, who said putting Ellison on the case would send a strong message that justice will be vigorously pursued.

Facebook employees slam lack of action

June 01, 2020

Why it matters: After so long working for him, Trump's inner circle usually shrugs at his tweets . "We are making our voice heard". "I've been struggling with how to respond to the President's tweets and posts all day". Toff was one of several Facebook employees who were organizing fundraisers for racial justice groups in Minnesota. Jason Stirman , who works in R&D for Facebook, tweeted over the weekend: "I am an FB employee who disagrees with Mark's decision to do nothing about ...

US Senator to Introduce Hong Kong Asylum Legislation

June 01, 2020

The US protests follow nearly a year of highly visible and significant pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong , where police are also repeatedly accused of using excessive force. By Monday morning, "U.S. Negotiate with them, just like you urged Beijing to talk to Hong Kong rioters". " The Global Times , an English-language newspaper published by the ruling Chinese Communist Party, shared an editorial titled "'Beautiful sight' extends from H.K.to U.S." on Sunday.

Trump says US will declare Antifa a terrorist group

June 01, 2020

Without evidence, Trump and several top officials from his administration, including US Attorney General William Barr, have blamed Antifa and groups it describes as "agitators" for taking over the protests in US cities. "We're asking you to take energy which has consumed our country, a nuclear energy. not to destroy our neighborhoods, but to destroy the historic culture, the systematic racism, the legal precedence, the police union contracts, the things that make it so hard to hold those ...

CNN crew covering racial unrest arrested in Minneapolis

June 01, 2020

After being told he was being arrested and his hands were tied behind his back, Jimenez asked why he was being arrested. He did not get an answer. The Minnesota State Patrol said on Twitter that the journalists were among four people arrested as troopers were "clearing the streets and restoring order" following the protests.

Newsom allows Los Angeles restaurants, barbershops, hair salons to open

June 01, 2020

The variance application is submitted by counties that want permission to reopen their economies while the stay-at-home orders are active. Businesses that meet county health guidelines will be able to reopen nearly immediately, boosting hope that the county's devastated retail economy my inch closer to recovery.

Flint Police Put Down Weapons, Join Protesters In George Floyd March

June 01, 2020

The peaceful protest lasted several hours. As Sheriff Swanson told MLive , "This is the way it's supposed to be - the police working with the community". The protest remained peaceful for the entire duration. The news comes on the back of multiple reports of demonstrators engaged in riots and looting elsewhere across the United States, and of police employing aggressive tactics to quell the unrest.

Rattled Trump Whisked Away To Underground White House Bunker Amid Protests

June 01, 2020

Video footage has shown a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd, 46, for almost nine minutes before he died on May 25. A man holds up a sign near a burning building during protests sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody on May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Atlanta PD Fires Officers for Excessive Force Against College Students

June 01, 2020

On Saturday night, a video surfaced of two college students being ripped out of their auto and one being tased. Young, sitting in the driver's seat of a auto stopped in the street holds up his phone, appearing to shoot video as an officer approaches and pulls the driver's side door open.

Canada Presses on With Huawei Extradition Case

June 01, 2020

Meng's approach to the double criminality analysis would seriously limit Canada's ability to fulfill its global obligations in the extradition context for fraud and other economic crimes", Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes, of the Supreme Court of British Columbia , wrote in her decision.

NYC mayor's daughter arrested alongside protesters, sources say

June 01, 2020

The New York Post reported Sunday evening, citing "law enforcement sources", that Chiara de Blasio was taken into custody around 10:30 p.m.at 12th Street and Broadway in Lower Manhattan. In a post-arrest statement, Shader later admitted to police that she had thrown the Molotov Cocktail at the NYPD vehicle, according to the United States Attorney's Office.

George Floyd's brother compares drastically differing calls from Trump, Biden

June 01, 2020

Justice will be served", he told ABC News , while calling for charges against the other three officers who were at the scene when Floyd was arrested. I'm never going to see him again". "I am determined that we will keep fighting to have the cases tried fairly" and get the others charged while monitoring and staying with the family through the prosecution and the trial, he added.

European Union leaders urge US to remain in WHO

June 01, 2020

Richard Horton, the editor of the Britain-based Lancet medical journal, which has not shied away in its criticism of Trump's handling of the crisis, wrote: "We give our 100% support to the World Health Organization at this time of crisis".

Expand outdated G7 bloc to include India

June 01, 2020

President Donald Trump to join an expanded Group of Seven (G7) meeting of advanced economies alongside South Korea, India , and Russian Federation, with China being the noticeable omission. However, such an expansion of the G7 would require consensus of the other members. Other world leaders have also been cautious about Trump's proposed G7 summit .

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