UNITED STATES

US reports record daily coronavirus cases at over 50,700

6:36 pm July 2, 2020

New York: The United States has reported yet another record daily number of new coronavirus infections, over 50,700 cases, according to a tally being kept by Johns Hopkins University. The US is experiencing a surge of new cases, especially in the South and West, as states have reopened their economies from coast to coast. California closed bars, […]

Johnny Depp out of 'Fantastic Beast' franchise after UK libel case verdict

UK judge rejects tabloid’s bid to throw out Depp libel suit

5:47 pm July 2, 2020

London: A British judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by tabloid newspaper The Sun to quash a libel suit from actor Johnny Depp over an article claiming he abused his ex-wife. Depp is suing the newspaper’s publisher, News Group Newspapers, and Executive Editor Dan Wootton over a 2018 article claiming the actor was violent and […]

Biden admin rolls back Trump-era citizenship test, reverts to 2008 version

Biden and Trump agree: November election could be corrupt

4:09 pm July 1, 2020

Atlanta: President Donald Trump and his challenger, Joe Biden, have found something they agree on: The November election could be rife with corruption because of how officials handle the voting process. Of course, the Republican incumbent and his Democratic rival place the prospective blame in different places. Each points at the other’s party. I really, […]

EU finalising virus ‘safe list,’ US unlikely to make the cut

11:41 pm June 29, 2020

Brussels: The European Union is edging toward finalising a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again in coming days, with Americans almost certain to be excluded in the short term due to the number of US coronavirus cases. Spain’s foreign minister said that the list could contain 15 countries that are not EU members and whose […]

UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

WikiLeaks founder Assange faces new indictment in US

4:01 pm June 25, 2020

Washington: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sought to recruit hackers at conferences in Europe and Asia who could provide his anti-secrecy website with classified information, and conspired with members of hacking organisations, according to a new Justice Department indictment announced Wednesday. The superseding indictment does not contain additional charges beyond the 18 counts the Justice Department […]