Taliban carry out complex attack in Gardez, killing at least three soldiers and wounding five others, official says.
Monday, August 31, 2020
Here's What Trump Has to Say About Kyle Rittenhouse
The night before his controversial visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, President Trump appeared to back the teen suspected of fatally shooting two protesters in the city. "That was an interesting situation, you saw the same tape that I saw. He was trying to get away from them, I guess, looks like,...Hong Kong begins coronavirus mass-testing amid calls for boycott
More than half a million people signed up for tests and at least 10,000 were tested in the first two hours on Tuesday.
Saudi king sacks commander of Yemen forces over corruption claims
Royal decree refers Prince Fahd, his son and four military officers to the anti-graft watchdog for investigation.
US steps up support for Taiwan to counter rising China pressure
Washington declassifies six Reagan-era security assurances given to Taiwan, vows new economic dialogue with Taipei.
Australian business anchor for China's CGTN detained in Beijing
Australia says Cheng Lei has been held since mid-August and China has not explained why.
Hong Kong starts mass testing for coronavirus: Live news
Half a million people have signed up for the programme, despite calls for a boycott from activists, democracy groups.
New York Draws Matrix for Police Punishments
A New York City police officer who refuses to call for medical help for an injured person should be docked 20 vacation or suspension days. Intentionally making a false statement would be a firing offense, as would not intervening when another officer kills someone by wrongly using deadly force. All...Island Becomes Drive-Thru COVID Memorial
A Detroit island park was transformed Monday into a drive-thru COVID-19 victims memorial, as hearses led processions around Belle Isle Park. More than 900 large photos of local coronavirus victims provided by relatives were turned into posters and staked into the ground, the AP reports. The pictures in the island...Lawsuit: Nursing Home Staff Were Ordered Not to Wear PPE
Former employees of a Michigan nursing home say it had a strict mask policy in the weeks after the pandemic hit the state: No masks allowed. Three ex-employees are suing the the Villages of Lapeer Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lapeer, along with relatives of Wanda Parker, one of 19 residents...The Nominations Are In for Trump's Garden of Heroes
George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Sacagawea. The guy who invented air conditioning. Americans' suggestions of statues for President Trump's planned National Garden of American Heroes are in, the AP reports, and they're considerably different from the names the administration has locked in for many of the pedestals. The outside nominations are...Tech Firm Pays $89.5M to Cancel Office Lease
In an ominous sign for the commercial real estate market market, a social media company has decided to cough up $89.5 million instead of proceeding with a deal to rent new offices in San Francisco. The company cited the shift toward working from home for its decision to cancel...Outspoken Indian lawyer Bhushan fined one rupee for tweets
Top court hands symbolic sentence to Prashant Bhushan in a contempt case that has sparked free speech debate in India.
US National Guard in Kenosha after police shoot Black man
US state of Wisconsin deploys National Guard in response to protests against police shooting a Black man in the back.
Survivors of Christchurch attacks react to sentencing
Survivors and relatives of victims of the Christchurch attacks react to sentencing of the shooter who killed 51 in 2019.
United: OK, We'll Drop That $200 Change Fee
United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the United States, the AP reports. “When we hear from customers about where we can improve, getting rid of fees is often the top request,” United...At Yellowstone, a 'Spectacular' Event 6 Years in the Making
One of the biggest geysers in Yellowstone National Park erupted Tuesday for the first time in more than six and a half years, and the Guardian calls it "spectacular" and "worth the wait." The Giantess geyser typically erupts between two and six times a year, with a spout that can...Sudan signs peace deal with rebel groups from Darfur
Agreement provides for the dismantling of rebel forces and integration of their fighters into the national army.
First-ever flight: Israeli plane heads to UAE over Saudi Arabia
The El Al aircraft will carry US and Israeli officials to the United Arab Emirates to cement the 'normalisation' deal.
Pandemic Causes Drama at the Chess Olympiad
The Chess Olympiad got a little dramatic amid the coronavirus pandemic, and ended with two gold medals awarded. The international tournament was held online amid what officials called "unprecedented circumstances," and India played Russia in the final round. Two of the players from India lost their internet connection and ended...Goya love: From India to Japan, a bitter gourd and taste of home
Karela is the crocodile-skinned vegetable nemesis of Indian children, but for one writer it has come to symbolise home.
Qatar-UAE discrimination case returns to the ICJ
In 2018, UN court ruled the UAE 'must ensure' families with Qatari member would be reunited if separated by blockade.
Hong Kong protests: Unpacking the movement
"When the skies turned completely into darkness, I feel that part of the Hong Kong vanish along with the sunset."
Cops Came Upon Confused People, Discovered a Poisoning
Police officers on patrol in Norway happened upon a group of young people acting confused early Sunday—and ended up discovering a mass carbon monoxide poisoning. As the BBC reports, several more similarly disoriented people emerged from an underground bunker asking for medical assistance, and police ultimately discovered a rave...AG Now Has a 'Critical Piece' of Breonna Taylor Probe
The ballistics report in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor is in, though it's not yet clear what the report reveals. Kentucky's attorney general told CBS' Face the Nation Sunday that he has the "critical piece" of the investigation, but "it's not the end-all be-all." Daniel Cameron said he will...China's 'provocative' movements along border thwarted: India
India accuses Chinese troops of changing the status quo on their disputed border in a fresh flare-up.
Victoria posts deadliest day, but confident coronavirus easing
Australian state reports 41 deaths but is confident as daily new cases fall, promising an easing of curbs soon.
Face masks mandatory in New Zealand as Auckland lockdown lifted
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern says she is confident outbreak under control as schools and businesses reopen.
Chadwick Boseman Honored at Virtual VMAs
The tributes continue to pour in for Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday at 43 after a private 4-year battle with colon cancer. Ryan Coogler, who directed Boseman in Black Panther , offered a lengthy tribute to the actor, which USA Today has in full. He recalls how impressed he was when...Sunday, August 30, 2020
Portland Mayor, Trump Go At It in Real Time
As Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was giving a press conference Sunday, during which he criticized President Trump for quite some time, the POTUS was apparently watching. "Ted Wheeler, the wacky Radical Left Do Nothing Democrat Mayor of Portland, who has watched great death and destruction of his City during his...Polls show Japan's ex-defence minister most popular as next PM
While the public backs Shigeru Ishiba to take over from departing Shinzo Abe, he lacks support within the ruling party.
'Heavy price': China threatens Czech official over Taiwan visit
The arrival of the Czech delegation marks the second high-profile foreign visit to the democratic island in a fortnight.
Number of US coronavirus cases nears six million: Live news
Several US states report record daily infections; New Zealand eases restrictions and makes masks compulsory.
10-Year-Old to Dave Grohl: 'Check! Mate!'
Seen Nandi Bushell play the drums? Dave Grohl sure has, and he drummed right back. What Mashable calls "an adorable remote drum battle" began when the 10-year-old tweeted video of herself ripping into the Foo Fighters' hit song "Everlong" and saying, "Mr Grohl I would love to have a drum...Michael Moore Offers 'Reality Check' on Election
Joe Biden's presidential campaign "just announced he'll be visiting a number of states—but not Michigan," Michael Moore posted. "Sound familiar?" Hillary Clinton didn't campaign in the state in 2016 and lost Michigan to Donald Trump. Moore was among the few who saw Trump's election coming, and he's warning Democrats...Leonard Cohen's Estate 'Exploring Legal Options' Against RNC
The Republican National Convention trotted out Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," not once but twice after President Trump accepted his party's nomination—and the late singer's estate would like you to know that it definitely did not approve that message. As Vulture reports, the RNC used the song after the estate denied...The civil war is threatening an ancient way of life in Syria
The Syrian Bedouin community has been displaced and has lost much of its livelihood due to the conflict.
More than half of Lebanon could face food shortages: UN
Lebanon was already in economic collapse even before the August 4 blast at that killed 188 people.
In Final Tweet, Chadwick Boseman Breaks a Record
Chadwick Boseman quietly fought for his life while working his heart out for four years, and the announcement Friday that he'd lost that fight took fans by surprise, shook them, and broke a record. "Fans are coming together on Twitter to celebrate the life of Chadwick Boseman, and the tweet...Belarus: Tense situation ahead of fresh anti-Lukashenko protests
Interior ministry has warned citizens not to take part in Sunday's unauthorised rally, threatened violence.
Typhoon Maysak strengthens as it heads towards South Korea
The second major storm in a week threatens damaging winds and widespread floods across the Korean Peninsula.
In Pictures: How Ashoura was marked amid coronavirus restrictions
Typically, millions from around the world flock to the golden-domed shrine in Karbala, Iraq, to mark Ashoura.
1 Dead in Portland Protests
One person was shot and killed late Saturday in Portland, Ore., as a large caravan of President Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in the streets. It wasn’t clear if the shooting was linked to fights that broke out as a caravan of about 600 vehicles was confronted...Indonesia: Chinese vaccine to be tested as COVID-19 cases rise
Al Jazeera meets the Indonesian sisters taking part in the human trials.
How the world reached 25 million coronavirus cases
The US remains the country hardest-hit by the pandemic with more than 5.96 million cases and 182,779 deaths.
Trump Is Heading to Kenosha
President Trump will travel to Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday, amid fury over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the back , which left the 29-year-old Black man paralyzed. White House spokesman Judd Deere told reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday that Trump will be meeting with law enforcement officers...Portland: 1 killed as Trump supporters clash with BLM protesters
Large caravan of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in the streets of Portland.
Almost 400 stranded in Mediterranean despite Louise Michel rescue
Italian coastguard evacuated 49 people but almost 400 others rescued in the Mediterranean are still waiting.
Why Kenya's Rift Valley lakes are going through a crisis
Thousands of people have been displaced and farms submerged due to heavy rains, climate change and deforestation.
Israeli tanks hit Hamas after balloon attacks from Gaza
Head of Hamas political bureau said it will not back down from wanting to end the blockade on the Gaza Strip.
Rooftop majlis: Beirut commemorates Ashoura amid coronavirus
Residents in some of Beirut's predominantly Shia Muslim neighbourhoods hold Muharram mourning ceremonies on rooftops.
Libya civil war: 10,000 people missing, rights group says
Sunday marks the International Day of the Disappeared, drawing attention to people who have inexplicably gone missing.
The Indigenous artists designing coronavirus masks
From celebrating culture to highlighting a suicide epidemic, Indigenous artists are creating masks with meaning.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Xi says China to step up efforts to fight 'splittism' in Tibet
Chinese leader tells senior Communist Party officials that Beijing must plant 'seeds of loving China' among Tibetans.
Tens of thousands of anti-Netanyahu protesters hit Israel streets
Organisers say that as many as 37,000 people joined in the 11th consecutive weekend protest against prime minister.
Trump intel chief ends election security briefings to Congress
John Ratcliffe made the decision because the administration 'got tired' of intelligence leaks, Trump says.
Brazil coronavirus deaths surpass 120,000: Live updates
Brazil's Ministry of Health reports slowdown in the number of new fatalities; Italy conducts record number of tests.
Man Faces $560K Fine for Abusing 'Alaska Loophole'
A brief sightseeing trip in Canada could end up costing a Kentucky man more than $500,000. The US-Canada border has been closed to most travelers since March, but Americans are still allowed to travel between Alaska and the lower 48 states if they take the most direct route possible...UAE scraps Israel economic boycott after US-brokered deal
UAE ruler issues decree ending Israel boycott, allowing Israelis and Israeli firms to do business in the Arab country.
New Recordings of Trump's Sister: 'That Damn Ivanka'
Mary Trump obviously believes in a slow drip rather than a fast pour when it comes to her surreptitious family recordings. Last week, the president's estranged niece broadcast to the world damning tapes of her chats with retired federal judge Maryanne Trump Barry, the older sister of Donald Trump—and...Big US First on COVID: 'There's No Invulnerability Here'
Earlier this week, the world's first confirmed case of someone reinfected with COVID-19 emerged out of Hong Kong. Now, the US claims its first case. Per CNN , researchers from the University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine and the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory detail the case of a 25-year-old patient...Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Dead at 43
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal "Black Panther" in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family...Protest in Mauritius over oil spill, dozens of dead dolphins
Leaked fuel from a Japanese tanker fouled protected wetlands area and small island that was bird and wildlife sanctuary.
'Hypocritical': Turkey condemns EU's move over east Mediterranean
Turkish VP refutes EU threat for sanctions as Turkish military gets ready to carry out military exercises off Cyprus.
'Think about us': India's underpaid women health workers to gov't
Female government workers in rural areas go on strike to demand job recognition, better pay and proper protective gear.
A message from the most bombed nation on earth
More than 900 nuclear tests were conducted on Shoshone territory in the US. Residents still live with the consequences.
'Great friend': World leaders react to Japan PM Abe's resignation
Japanese PM, the nation's longest-serving, has announced he will step down from his post due to health reasons.
'Unable to move': Banksy-funded rescue vessel calls for help
Crew on Louise Michel, carrying 130 migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean, seeking urgent assistance.
Roger Waters: We're weakened by neoliberal economic policies
The iconic British musician and co-founder of Pink Floyd discusses human rights and the current state of the world.
Postpartum depression survivors on pandemic parenting
For survivors of postpartum depression, some aspects of parenting through the coronavirus feel all too familiar.
Niger flooding: At least 45 killed, 226,000 displaced
Dozens of mud homes collapsed along the river in Kirkissoye district and rice fields are submerged.
In New Hampshire, Trump urges voters to save 'democracy from mob'
Trump narrowly lost New Hampshire to Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016, and is trailing Biden there this year.
Bhutan lifts tobacco ban amid coronavirus measures
The government decision allows smokers to buy tobacco products from state-owned duty-free outlets.
The Cyprus Papers: These individuals paid $2.5m for EU passports
See the faces behind the stories and explore data proving Cyprus sold passports to criminals and high-ranking officials.
Two students, teacher killed in DR Congo school attack
Several teachers also kidnapped by unknown gunmen following the attack on a school in North Kivu.
Friday, August 28, 2020
First case of coronavirus reinfection identified in US: Live news
Nevada researchers say man who fell ill from COVID-19 in April tested positive for a different virus strain in June.
'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
Chadwick Boseman died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, his family says.
Libya interior minister suspended after gunmen fire on protesters
Tripoli-based government says Fathi Bashagha's handling of a crackdown on protests will be investigated within 72 hours.
US executes fifth federal prisoner this year after 17-year hiatus
Keith Nelson put to death for rape and murder of 10-year-old girl in 1999 as victim's mother, sister witness execution.
Fact-checking President Donald Trump's false campaign claims
As Trump seeks re-election, his speeches are full of half-true grievances, made-up problems and exaggerated claims.
How possible successors stack up if Japan PM Abe resigns
Once Shinzo Abe resigns, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will pick a new leader to be formally elected in Parliament.
India's 'precarious' coronavirus crisis: Five things to know
South Asian nation is reporting world's highest daily infections, amid increased testing and easing of restrictions.
Trump blisters Biden in divisive speech aimed at Republicans
Speaking to a non-distanced crowd at the White House, Trump defines the election choice facing Americans in stark terms.
Jacob Blake Is Handcuffed to Hospital Bed: Dad
Jacob Blake is handcuffed to his hospital bed, according to the father of the Kenosha, Wisconsin, man shot in the back by police seven times. "I hate it that he was laying in that bed with the handcuff onto the bed,” Blake's father, also named Jacob, told the Chicago Sun-Times...Pakistan-Saudi rift: What happened?
Pakistan's criticism of Saudi-led Muslim bloc OIC for its inaction on the Kashmir issue has threatened their ties.
Former Liberty Student: Becki Falwell Initiated Sex When I Was 22
Liberty University students who have premarital sex face expulsion. But one former Liberty student says that the wife of the school's then-president, Jerry Falwell Jr., in 2008 performed oral sex on him when he was 22 and staying over at the Falwells' home after a band practice with their son....RNC Ends With Fireworks, Opera
President Trump closed out the Republican National Convention Thursday night by formally accepting the Republican nomination for president, which he did from the White House—the AP calls this the first political convention ever to be held there, and CNN notes Trump's was one of the longest acceptance speeches ever...Thursday, August 27, 2020
India's police 'complicit' in anti-Muslim riots, alleges Amnesty
The rights group calls on the gov't to investigate the alleged human rights violations committed by the police.
Kyle Rittenhouse Hit With More Felony Charges
The Illinois teen accused of traveling to Kenosha, Wisconsin, armed with an AR-15-style rifle that he allegedly used to fatally shoot two protesters and injure a third has been hit with more charges. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, was hit with four additional felonies and one misdemeanor Thursday, NPR reports. Among those...The Return of East Timor's Children
Decades after being 'stolen' as children, victims of forced separation embark on a painful yet uplifting journey home.
Japan's Abe to meet media as hospital visits fuel health concerns
Japanese prime minister, who suffers from chronic illness, says he wants to do utmost in job and look after his health.
US says China's South China Sea missile launches threat to peace
Pentagon says use of missiles, military exercises in disputed sea are destabilising and violate 2002 Code of Conduct.
New Evidence Clears Inmate After 37 Years
A Florida man who spent the last 37 years in prison on a rape and murder charge was released Thursday, hours after officials revealed dramatic new evidence that proved his innocence. Robert DuBoise walked out of the Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green shortly after 2pm. With him were his...Severe or fatal COVID-19 rare in children, UK study finds - Live
Study of COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals between January and July found that less than 1 percent were children.
Thousands to commemorate MLK's dream in DC civil rights march
The rally comes amid fresh outrage after police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, multiple times in the back.
From 'I Alone Can Fix It,' to Another Nomination
Joe Biden had his big night . President Trump takes his turn Thursday night, when he will close out the Republican National Convention by accepting the GOP nomination from the South Lawn of the White House. Trump will be introduced by daughter Ivanka. Other speakers on the night include Rudy Giuliani,...Putin Has a Force Ready for Belarus Ruler
During his weekslong standoff with demonstrators, it hasn't been clear what Alexander Lukashenko plans to do to resolve the situation . Vladimir Putin raised one possibility Thursday, Reuters reports. The president of Belarus asked Putin "to create a reserve police force, and I have done that," the Russian president said. "But...Biden Campaign Buys Ad Time on Trump's Night
The Democratic presidential ticket concentrated on counterprogramming Thursday, as President Trump prepared to deliver his prime-time nomination acceptance speech at the White House. Joe Biden's campaign bought 2 minutes of ad time during the TV networks' coverage of the Republican National Convention, the Washington Post reports. The spot begins with...Donald Trump to target Biden on final day of RNC: Live updates
Donald Trump expected to attack Democratic rival Joe Biden as he formally accepts his party's presidential nomination.
Kamala Harris delivers rebuke of Trump's COVID-19 response
Harris launches her first major attack on the president hours before his address to the virtual Republican convention.
What we know about the victims of the Kenosha shooting
The victims and survivor of the Kenosha attack, allegedly carried out by a teenager, are survived by friends and family.
Black National Convention Follows 2 Parties'
Black Lives Matter activists are holding their first Black National Convention on Friday, a virtual event that will adopt a political agenda calling for slavery reparations, universal basic income, environmental justice, and legislation that entirely re-imagines criminal justice reform. The gathering follows Democratic and Republican party conventions that laid out...Cops: Man Smashes Into Patrol Cars While Catching a Flick
Bad luck: to crash into other vehicles while driving. Worse luck: to crash into other vehicles that happen to be police cars. Worst luck of all: to do all of the above while you're watching a movie. Officials in North Carolina say that was the fate of a Raleigh doctor...Facebook executive who shared anti-Muslim post apologises: Report
Ankhi Das apologised to company staff for post that dubbed Muslims in India a 'degenerate community', BuzzFeed reports.
UN: Nearly 500 million children excluded from remote schooling
At least one-third of world's schoolchildren affected by the coronavirus pandemic and school closures, report says.
Oahu Is Shutting Down Again as Cases Explode
Over the past four weeks Hawaii's coronavirus cases have jumped from just 1,688 since the start of the pandemic to 6,700, and the governor is taking a big step to get those numbers headed back in the right direction. "In March and April, we were successful in flattening...WNBA, MLB, MLS Join NBA in Game Boycott
The NBA is not standing alone against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. After the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted its Wednesday playoff game and the league ultimately postponed that and two other games, three WNBA games, five Major League Soccer games, and three Major League Baseball games originally planned for Wednesday...Tanzania approves 15 candidates for presidential election
President John Magufuli is seeking a second and final five-year term in office in October vote.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro lashes out at journalists
The truce with the media is over - Brazil's president has taken aim at journalists over a corruption scandal.
Hurricane slams into Louisiana with 'unsurvivable' storm surge
Hurricane Laura likely to cause catastrophic damage with six-metre high walls of water sinking entire communities.
Louisiana Hasn't Seen a Storm Like This Since 1856
Hundreds of thousands were told to evacuate ahead of what the National Hurricane Center called an "unsurvivable storm surge" from Hurricane Laura, and early Thursday it made landfall as a category 4 storm. It was intensifying rapidly as it approached land and was nearing the highest level of category 5—...Mosque Shooter's Sentence Is a First for New Zealand
The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the first time the maximum available sentence has been imposed, the AP reports. Judge Cameron Mander said the crimes committed by 29-year-old Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant...Concerns for media as foreign journalist denied visa in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press editor says visa denial seems to be reprisal for coverage 'under climate of national security law'.
Cop Who Shot Jacob Blake Identified
The police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Sunday, sparking ongoing protests, was Rusten Sheskey. His identity was revealed by the state's attorney general Wednesday, the BBC reports. The seven-year veteran of the force is on administrative leave, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports. No other officers fired, but all...One of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Has Been Arrested
A Dallas-area taxicab driver wanted for the 2008 slayings of his two teenage daughters was arrested Wednesday in a small North Texas town, the FBI said. Agents arrested Yaser Abdel Said, 63, in Justin, 36 miles northwest of Dallas. The Egyptian-born suspect had been sought on a capital murder warrant...Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Hurricane Laura strengthens as it approaches Texas, Louisiana
Catastrophic storm surge of 20 feet of water forecast as governors issue mandatory evacuation orders to 620,000 people.
Outcry in US over U-turn on coronavirus close contact testing
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says his state will 'totally' disregard new guidance while California ramps up testing.
Lara Trump Misquotes Lincoln, and More From RNC Night 3
President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara spoke Wednesday at the third night of the Republican National Convention, attributing this quote to Abraham Lincoln: "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." The problem, as the Week explains, is...Pence claims US victory over coronavirus, condemns racial unrest
Vice President offers Republican's case for Trump's re-election; the US economy was great before the "China virus" hit.
China fires 'aircraft-carrier killer' missile in warning to US
Ballistic missiles launched in response to US aerial activities in a 'no-fly zone' area during a Chinese naval drill.
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed, is first in New Zealand to be sentenced to life without parole.
US u-turn on testing coronavirus contacts raises alarm: Live news
Health experts react with dismay to sudden decision given the risk of asymptomatic people spreading virus further.
Native American's Last Words: 'No, I'm Good'
The only Native American on federal death row was put to death Wednesday, despite objections from many Navajo leaders who had urged President Trump to halt the execution on the grounds it would violate tribal culture and sovereignty, the AP reports. With the execution of Lezmond Mitchell for the grisly...Day three of Republican National Convention: Live updates
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to offer a positive message about the US economy in speech from Fort McHenry.
Border Officials: Let's Use That 'Heat Ray' on Migrants
Right before the 2018 midterms, a Homeland Security meeting gave birth to an extreme idea: zapping border migrants with a "heat ray" to make them feel like their skin was burning, former officials tell the New York Times . Seems Customs and Border Protection officials made the suggestion to leaders of...McDonald's: Ex-CEO May Have Covered Up Others' Misconduct
McDonald's says former CEO Steve Easterbrook covered up the number of sexual relationships he had with employees—and he may have also covered up misconduct by other executives. The company announced Wednesday that it was widening its investigation to include the HR department, which was led by Easterbrook's friend David...Yemen's southern separatists withdraw from Riyadh peace deal
The Southern Transitional Council says it pulled out of the deal because of 'irresponsible behaviour by parties'.
CDC Does a 180 on Tests for People Without Symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly changed its COVID-19 testing guidelines this week; it now says those with no coronavirus symptoms need not get tested—even if they've had a recent exposure to the virus. "This is potentially dangerous," one infectious disease physician tells the New York Times...Israel launches air attacks at Hezbollah posts on Lebanon border
Incident comes four days after Hezbollah announced it had brought down an Israeli drone flying over the Blue Line.
Afghanistan flooding: Dozens dead, hundreds of homes destroyed
Between 25-35 people reported dead as officials give conflicting casualty data following flooding in Parwan province.
India building collapse: At least 13 bodies pulled from rubble
Several still missing after apartment block comes down in Maharashtra state - cause of disaster not yet known.
New Mississippi Flag Will Be One of These 2
As Mississippi replaces its former flag that had the Confederate battle emblem, five proposals were literally run up a flagpole Tuesday. A group then narrowed the choice to two designs: One with a shield and one with a magnolia. “When you fly a flag up a flagpole, it sure does...Gaza's MCA rapper: An 11-year-old's message to the world
Abdulrahman al-Shantti, aka MCA, wants to tell the world about life in Gaza, through his music.
Unrest flares in Kenosha as mother of Jacob Blake calls for calm
Police, demonstrators clash for a third night in Wisconsin city after police shooting leaves Black man paralysed.
Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave the club
Captain Lionel Messi tells Catalan club he wishes to leave after spending almost 20 years at Barcelona.
How India's Silicon Valley saw its COVID-19 success come undone
Bengaluru's efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak was lauded as a model, but after lockdown eased cases shot up.
Republicans tout inclusive vision for Donald Trump’s re-election
Foreign policy, the economy, women and family were focal points of second night of the Republican National Convention.
Here's How Much Severance Falwell Is Getting
Jerry Falwell Jr. has officially resigned from Liberty University, and he told the Washington Post Tuesday night that he'll get $10.5 million in severance, as specified in his contract. That's because he resigned in good standing, without being formally accused of or admitting to any wrongdoing. "The board was...Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Trump Pardons Bank Robber During RNC
A President Trump pardon took center stage Tuesday at night two of the Republican National Convention : Trump pardoned Jon Ponder, with the White House making the announcement shortly before the RNC kicked off for the evening; Ponder appeared during the night's events alongside the former FBI agent who arrested him...RNC Speaker Pulled Over Anti-Semitism
Before night two of the Republican National Convention had even begun, there was controversy: Mary Ann Mendoza, who had been scheduled to speak on President Trump's efforts to stop illegal immigration, was pulled from the schedule after retweeting a Twitter thread that included anti-Semitic and conspiratorial messages. As the AP...Why are Thai students protesting against King Vajiralongkorn?
Young activists take on powerful monarchy and pro-army leaders in a 'new turning point' for Thai politics, say analysts.
Thousands of South Korean doctors strike amid COVID-19 resurgence
Walkout forces country's five major hospitals to limit hours, delay some surgeries as return-to-work order is issued.
Canadian foreign minister presses China over detainees, Hong Kong
Francois-Philippe Champagne and China's Wang Yi held 90 minutes of talks in Rome as ties between the two countries sour.
Cambridge to start coronavirus vaccine trial in autumn: Live news
British university secures gov't funding for potential vaccine based on genetic sequencing of all known coronaviruses.
Famous California Ski Resort Is Dropping 'Derogatory' Name
California’s popular Squaw Valley Ski Resort will change its name because the word "squaw" is a derogatory term for Native American women, officials announced Tuesday. The site was the scene of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The decision was reached after consulting with local Native American groups and extensive research into...Texas Governor Predicts 'a Lot of Devastation'
At least 59 counties in Texas are now under a disaster declaration, and Gov. Greg Abbott is predicting "a lot of devastation" when Hurricane Laura sweeps through the state. The storm, which became a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday, is expected to gain strength from warm waters and be a...
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