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U.N. Vote on Call to Stop Arms Supply to Myanmar Postponed
A spokesman for the U.N. General Assembly president said earlier on Monday that the body was due to vote on Tuesda
Arizona Sheriff's Immigration Patrols To Cost Public $200M
The costs to taxpayers from a racial profiling lawsuit stemming from former Sheriff Joe Arpaios immigration patrols in metro Phoenix a decade ago are expected to reach $202 million by summer 2022.
Sudan Accepts Resignation Of Public Prosecutor, Relieves Judiciary Head
Sudan's Sovereign Council accepted the resignation of the public prosecutor and relieved the head of the judiciary from her position, a council statement said on Monday.
Italy Shortens COVID Curfew, Eases Other Restrictions
Italy's government on Monday approved a decree pushing back with immediate effect a nightly coronavirus curfew to 11 p.m. from 10 p.m. and easing other curbs in the regions where infections are low.
Soccer-PSG Cling On To Title Hopes As Leaders Lille Held
Paris St Germain clung on to their hopes of winning a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title with a 40 home win against 10man Stade de Reims as Lille's lead was cut to a single point with one game remaining on Sunday.
Palestinian Killed After Ramming Car Into 6 Israeli Police In Jerusalem: Police
Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian driver who crashed his car into a police roadblock, injuring six officers, in a flashpoint Jerusalem neighbourhood on Sunday, police said.
Damage Assessment Begins On Overturned Cargo Ship After Fire
A salvage team on Saturday began assessing damage caused by a fire inside the remains of an overturned cargo ship that is being dismantled along the Georgia coast.
Soccer-West Ham Top-four Hopes Dented By Brighton Draw
West Ham United's fading hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four suffered another setback when they were held to a 11 draw at lowly Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
Greece Extends Coronavirus Lockdown On Kalymnos Island
Greece has extended a lockdown on the island of Kalymnos for a week on Saturday as coronavirus infections there remained high, authorities said.
Israeli Airstrike Hits High-rise Building in Gaza Strip; Several International Media Offices Damaged
The building houses The Associated Press, Al-Jazeera and a number of offices and apartments.
Israeli Military Accused Of Using Media To Trick Hamas
Just after midnight Friday, the Israeli military put out an ominous statement to the media: IDF air and ground troops are currently attacking in the Gaza Strip.
Judge Postpones Trial For Three Ex-cops In George Floyd Case
A judge in Minneapolis on Thursday postponed the trial of three former policemen accused of taking part in the murder of George Floyd to March 2022, saying the federal case against the men should proceed first, local media reported.
Hindu Faction Accused of Forcing Dalit Labourers to Build Temple in New Jersey
The sect is named Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS).
Biden Spoke To Netanyahu, Believes Conflict Will Conclude Soon
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he was hopeful that a cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians would end soon, after a phone conversation he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mississippi Court Upholds Life Sentence For Pot Possession
The Mississippi Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a life sentence for a man convicted of a marijuana possession charge because he had previous convictions and those made him a habitual offender.
North Carolina House Approves Bill To Limit Teaching Of Race
North Carolina House Republicans approved a plan on Wednesday to prohibit public schools from embracing certain ideas that critically examine how race and racism influence American politics, culture and law.