Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of all charges in the George Floyd death in in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP reports that the Floyd family lawyer has hailed the Monday verdict as “turning point in history” of the US. AFP reports that Chauvin was handcuffed, taken into …
Read More »U.S. ambassador to leave Russia for consultations in Washington
The US Ambassador to Russia will return to the United States this week for discussions with the Biden administration about the relationship between Russia and the US, amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said Tuesday he will leave the …
Read More »UK PM’s upcoming trip to India canceled: Downing Street
London, UK | XINHUA | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s trip to India next week has been canceled, Downing Street confirmed Monday. “In the light of the current coronavirus situation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be able to travel to India next week,” the British and Indian governments said …
Read More »India’s COVID-19 tally surpasses 15 million
New Delhi, India | XINHUA | India’s COVID-19 tally surpassed the 15-million mark, reaching 15,061,919, on Monday, revealed the latest data by the federal health ministry. There was an increase of 273,810 COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours. This is the third consecutive day when the country witnessed a …
Read More »Racism is suffocating U.S.
Beijing, China | XINHUA | “I can’t breathe,” moaned George Floyd in distress, moments before he died handcuffed, with his neck pinned to the ground under a U.S. police officer’s knee. Floyd’s last words have become the voice of protesters among his fellow African Americans and other minority groups who …
Read More »Spurs finally sack Mourinho
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Tottenham have sacked Jose Mourinho. In a brief statement, the London club said, ” The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties.” Spurs is one …
Read More »UEFA warns ‘big headed’ European football clubs
✳ Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs agree to establish a Super League ✳ List includes AC Milan, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Real Madrid. ✳ The project is being launched to rival UEFA’s Champions League format London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Europe’s soccer governing body …
Read More »Norwich secure promotion back to the Premier League
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Norwich City have secured automatic promotion to the Premier League for the 2021/22 season after a one-year absence. The Canaries booked a top-two spot after third-placed Swansea City drew 2-2 against Wycombe Wanderers and fourth-placed Brentford dropped points in a goalless draw at home to Millwall. …
Read More »Russia unveils array of countermeasures to U.S. sanctions
Moscow will place eight US officials on a sanctions list and restrict US NGO activity in Russia. Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday announced a series of retaliatory measures, including expulsions of diplomats and entry bans, in response to the recent “hostile actions” of the United …
Read More »US imposes visa restrictions on Uganda, sanctions on Russia
US imposing visa restrictions on Ugandans for undermining the democratic process Washington, U.S. | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States has in the last 24 hours imposed visa restrictions to those it says undermined Uganda’s democratic process, and also put new sanctions on Russia. expelling 10 diplomats for alleged election …
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