Lawsuit claims Daunte Wright ‘shot’ teenager in May 2019
A civil suit against Daunte Wright's estate seeks over $50,000 for alleged shooting of Caleb Livingston in Minneapolis.
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Germany, UN to host Libya conference
Talks will focus on the national elections planned for December and the withdrawal of foreign troops and mercenaries.
Chauvin faces hearing on violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Former police officer convicted of George Floyd's murder set to make first appearance in federal civil rights trial.
Nigerian parents urge more action to get kidnapped children back
Gunmen seized at least 136 students from an Islamic school in Tegina town in Niger state.
Supply glut keeps Dubai on sidelines of prime property upswing
Dubai, Buenos Aires only two cities in Knight Frank's 25 prime locations list to see prime residential value decline.
Florida joins US states banning transgender girls from sports
Florida governor's action comes at the start of 'Pride Month' in the US, officially a time to celebrate LGBTQ rights.
Brazil’s COVID economic rebound is stronger than expected
Latin America's biggest economy grew 1.2 percent in the first three months of the year on a quarterly basis.
Slaughterhouse closures spread after cyberattack on meat producer
Cyberattack on the world's largest meat producer has forced the shutdown of some slaughterhouses globally.
Oil better? OPEC+ confirms plan to hike crude output through July
Energy ministers on Tuesday confirmed plans to raise production by 2.1 million barrels per day through July.
Colombia extends border closure with Venezuela
The Colombian Foreign Ministry cites COVID for sealing border, where violence has also broken out, until September 1.
WHO grants emergency approval to China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
A panel of experts recommends the use of Sinovac's jab for adults, with a second dose two to four weeks later.
US Supreme Court backs Indigenous police powers on tribal lands
Unanimous decision holds that tribal officers have some power to search non-Indigenous people on Native reservations.
US Democrats press to avoid upset in New Mexico special election
Police reform, immigration are top issues in hard-fought campaign where neither Democrats or Republicans are confident.
Spanish court rejects custody for Polisario Front leader Ghali
Spain's High Court says plaintiffs in war crimes case against Brahim Ghali have failed to produce evidence.
US writer Peter Hessler to leave China after losing teaching job
New Yorker writer says Chinese university where he teaches has not renewed his contract for the next academic year.
Oil tops $70 as US summer driving season kicks off
Despite COVID-related restrictions in parts of Asia, the market is buoyed by demand from the US and parts of Europe.
Global demand sends S Korea’s exports surging to a 32-year high
Outsized gains reinforce view that global commerce is recovering from the pandemic, driven by increased vaccinations.
Rohingya protest against living conditions on Bangladesh island
Police say 4,000 refugees demonstrated when senior UN officials arrived on Bhashan Char island to visit the settlement.
Tea garden workers in India’s Assam hit by second wave of COVID
More than 7,000 cases have been reported in the state’s large tea gardens since April, at least 53 people have died.
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo plans to return home on June 17
Former Ivory Coast president to return home following his acquittal of crimes against humanity at the ICC.