Day: July 5, 2019

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Sudan generals, protesters reach agreement on new ruling body: Mediators

3:07 pm July 5, 2019

Khartoum: Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders reached an agreement on the disputed issue of a new governing body Friday, mediators said, in breakthrough talks aimed at ending the country’s months-long political crisis. “The two sides agreed on establishing a sovereign council with a rotating military and civilian (presidency) for a period of three years […]

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Trump celebrates US Independence Day with massive military parade

3:06 pm July 5, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday celebrated America’s Independence Day with an unprecedented display of country’s military might at a parade in the national capital. Trump became the first US President in over 70 years to deliver an Independence Day address which the Opposition Democratic leaders criticised for what they alleged politicisation of the […]

First charges against Hong Kong anti-government protester

3:01 pm July 5, 2019

Hong Kong: A Hong Kong street artist was charged on Friday with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage, the first prosecution against an anti-government protester since the city was rocked by unprecedented demonstrations. Sparked by a law that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, the city has witnessed three huge peaceful rallies as […]

Bahamas police: 7 Americans killed in helicopter crash

2:44 pm July 5, 2019

Nassau (Bahamas): A helicopter carrying seven Americans to Fort Lauderdale, Florida crashed Thursday off Grand Cay island in the Bahamas, killing everyone on aboard, Bahamian police said. A statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force said the helicopter went missing shortly after leaving Big Grand Cay and authorities and local residents later found the crash […]

California quake: Trump says all ‘very much under control’

1:56 pm July 5, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the situation in Southern California after a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake appeared to be under control amid reports of scattered damage. “Been fully briefed on earthquake in Southern California. All seems to be very much under control!” Trump tweeted. The quake struck near the city of Ridgecrest and […]