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George Floyd's body will be brought back to his native town
Almost 1,400 people have been arrested during the protests in 17 cities since Thursday, according to an AP tally, adding that the actual number is likely higher as protests continue on Saturday night. National Guard soldiers have been activated in some states. In central Indianapolis, police were investigating "multiple shootings", including one that left a person dead, amid the protests. [Full Article...]
India to extend 5th lockdown phase amid coronavirus
Almost a fifth of the country's coronavirus cases is in the financial hub of Mumbai making it the worst-hit city in the country. Even as several countries, including India and the United States have seen Hydroxychloroquine as a potential cure for the Coronavirus infection, the World Health Organization (WHO) has chose to "temporarily" suspend clinical trial of the anti-malaria drug on COVI... [Full Article...]
Mark Zuckerberg Says Trump's Tweets on Minneapolis Protests Do Not Incite Violence
Taking note of the violent protests, Trump had earlier said, "I can't stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis". They also highlighted his refusal to avoid controversy or cede the spotlight even as the battered nation tries to make sense of another killing and reels over the mounting COVID-19 death toll. [Full Article...]
Chinese media use race protests to criticise US over Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump has announced he will withdraw funding from the World Health Organisation, end Hong Kong's special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate students suspected of conducting research on behalf of their government. [Full Article...]
Taylor Swift's criticism of Donald Trump becomes her most-liked tweet ever
In a series of tweets, Mr Trump described the demonstrators as "thugs". Louisville (US): At least seven persons were shot in Louisville as protesters turned out to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot by police in her home in March. [Full Article...]
Ça sent la guerre — Trump -Twitter
Pour le moment, l'autre mastodonte des réseaux sociaux se désolidarise de Twitter . "Je comprends la douleur", a déclaré M. Trump depuis la Maison-Blanche. Le Président américain dit sattendre à des recours en justice, mais il affirme que son administration y est prête. Elle avait alors été vivement critiquée, notamment par Donald Trump , qui avait expliqué, via Twitter , qu'il aimait... [Full Article...]
Sony is showing off the PlayStation 5 on June 4
This follows previous online events that revealed the technical specifications of the forthcoming PS5 console as well as its new DualSense wireless controller . "We have always said that we believe in generations". He revealed that the presentation is just the first of Sony's PS5 updates, and that the company will still "have much to share". [Full Article...]
Mayor says George Floyd's body will return to Houston
Protesters have hit the streets in Washington DC, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and many other cities across the United States for a sixth day following the death of George Floyd . Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, but the other three officers haven't been charged. His decision came a day after protestors ignored a mandator... [Full Article...]
La Grèce autorise finalement les voyageurs français, dans certaines conditions — Aérien
La Grèce a annoncé vendredi l'ouverture des aéroports d'Athènes et de Thessalonique aux touristes en provenance de 29 pays du monde entier à partir du 15 juin, date du début de la saison touristique. La Belgique n'est toutefois pas reprise dans cette liste. Des tests d'échantillons seront effectués sur certains touristes en provenance des pays cités dans la liste qui sera élargie à partir du 1er... [Full Article...]
Hong Kong leaders lash out at Trump
The move comes just days after China imposed a new national security law on Hong Kong that cracks down on public demonstrations. China's state media lashed out today at possible retaliatory moves by the United States to impose sanctions and end Hong Kong's special status if Beijing imposes new national security laws, as the city braces for fresh protests. [Full Article...]
Homeland Security Contract Officer Killed, Another Injured in Oakland
A suspect hasn't been named and it wasn't immediately known whether authorities have determined if the shooting was connected with the protest. Wolf said that while the investigation is still on the early stages, his agency is interested in "any and all groups" that use the George Floyd protests "that could be peaceful" to engage in violence. [Full Article...]
5e nuit de manifestations, Trump promet de stopper les émeutiers — Décès Floyd
Alors que les monstres manifestations se déroulent dans les rues de Minneapolis, le maire de la ville a décrété un couvre. Des incidents séparés de violence et de destruction ont été signalées. La police ne dispose pour le moment d'aucun renseignement sur la victime et le tireur. Des manifestations ont aussi gagné Seattle (Etat de Washington), Salt Lake City (Utah), Dallas (Texas), Chicago (Illino... [Full Article...]
Uber introduces $50 Hourly rate option
Uber made the move in an effort to offer riders a more convenient way to get things done, and to provide an additional earnings opportunity for drivers as we move forward in this "new normal", Niraj Patel, director of rider operations at Uber, said in a statement . [Full Article...]
Protesters march through downtown Vancouver over Floyd's killing
The Target Corporation , which operates almost 1,900 USA stores, said that employees in those locations would be paid for "up to 14 days of scheduled hours during store closures, including COVID-19 premium pay", and would also have an opportunity to work at other nearby locations. [Full Article...]
Baahubali 2 dubbed in Russian, finds favour on Russian TV #95104
It went on to gross Rs 1,810 crores at the global box office and holds the record for the second highest grossing Indian film. The Russian Embassy along with the video clip had a tweet that read, " Indian cinema gains popularity in Russia. [Full Article...]
Xbox Series X backwards compatibility explained by Microsoft: what you need know
The blog post also touted that certain backwards compatible games will benefit from other improvements including possible 4k resolutions and double framerates, meaning a game originally created to run at 30 FPS will run at 60 FPS, while one created to run at 60 FPS could run at 120 FPS. [Full Article...]
'Ripped off the US': Trump's scathing accusation of China
President Donald Trump has been criticised at home and overseas after announcing he is ending U.S. ties with the World Health Organization (WHO). He said its move against Hong Kong was a "tragedy" for the people of Hong Kong , China and the world. [Full Article...]
Trump actions on Hong Kong just threats for now
The People's Daily , one of the Chinese Communist Party's primary media outlets, also ran an editorial on Saturday, calling the United States move to end some trading privileges for Hong Kong "doomed to fail" and a "gross interference" in China's internal affairs. [Full Article...]
Malta reportedly seizes Russian Federation printed Libyan currency bound for CBL east
A picture released by the US AFRICOM on May 26, 2020, reportedly shows a Russian Mig-29 Fulcrum jet on Libyan soil. The UK on Saturday expressed concern over the recent transfer of Russian aircraft from Syria to Libya. But the statement on Saturday from Russia's foreign ministry said: "We would like to note that under the conditions of de facto double power in Libya, there are now two central ... [Full Article...]
HBO Max Launch Didn't Include All Movie Titles Promoted on WarnerMedia's Website
What is known is that, according to Amazon , almost 5 million HBO subscribers now access the premium service through Prime Video Channels. New customers who want to subscribe to HBO Max will be able to access the service via in-app purchase priced at $14.99 per month, reports 9to5Mac. [Full Article...]