Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. The former Minneapolis police officer who pinned George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The arrest of Derek Chauvin, ... ( read original story ...)
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward erasing Hong Kong privileges
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was ordering his administration to begin the process of eliminating special treatment for Hong Kong to punish China for its plans to impose new security ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Court Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Adultery
The decision was hailed by rights activists who said the law had disproportionately targeted women. TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday struck down an 85-year-old law that made ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Georgia St plans to reopen athletic facilities
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Georgia State will begin to reopen its athletic facilities on Monday. A maximum of 64 football players will be ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia businesses seeking protections from coronavirus lawsuits
Georgia's General Assembly might weigh giving businesses extra legal protections against lawsuits from workers and customers during pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon has scant chance of getting IMF aid, opposition figure says
Lebanon has scant chance of securing badly needed aid from the International Monetary Fund as the government fails to enact reforms demanded by donors to address its financial crisis, opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Vlogger details joint fight of Israel, China against COVID-19
The video details the various ways in which the two countries helped one another from both the ordinary people from both countries and the governments. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan extends quarantine regime (UPDATE)
Azerbaijan has extended quarantine regime till June 15, Trend reports citing Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia transfers $40bn to back wealth fund’s spending spree
Saudi Arabia’s central bank has transferred $40bn to the Public Investment Fund to finance its overseas spending spree as the sovereign wealth fund seeks to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Seeks to Sell More Arms to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is planning to sell nearly $500 million in precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia, drawing renewed objections from senior Democratic lawmakers who question the timing and ... ( read original story ...)