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7 Deaths in UK Among AstraZeneca Jab Recipients After Blood Clots: Medical Regulator
Growing concerns have prompted a number of countries to pause rollout of the vaccine or limit it to older people due to the relatively young age of those who suffered blood clots.
NRA Exec Sheltered On Friend's Yacht After Mass Shootings
After school shootings that left dozens dead in recent years, National Rifle Association leader Wayne LaPierre said the resulting outrage put him in such danger that he sought shelter aboard a borrowed 108foot (32.92meter) yacht.
Man, A Steal! Rare Superman Comic Sells For Record $3.25M
One of the few copies of the comic book that introduced Superman to the world has sold for a supersized, recordsetting price.
Woman Alleges She Was Terrorized By Assault From Texans QB
The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit spoke publicly on Tuesday, alleging she was terrorized by her encounter with the NFL player and that he needs to be held accountable for his...
Indian Arrested for Vandalising Buddha Statues Dies at Hospital in Sri Lanka
The deceased, who has not been named by the police officials, was arrested on March 18 on suspicion of vandalising Buddha statues in the town of Kuliyapitiya in the country's Northwestern province.
EXPLAINER: Was Officer's Knee On Floyd's Neck Authorized?
A critical factor for jurors to consider at a former Minneapolis police officer's trial in George Floyd's death is whether he violated the department's policy on neck restraints when he knelt on Floyd's neck.
Alaska Snowstorm Strands 5 On North America’s Tallest Peak
Five people had to ski through a heavy Alaska snowstorm to a mountain chalet after abandoning their airplanes on a glacier on North Americas tallest peak, where they were stranded for the weekend, officials said Monday.
EXPLAINER: Doctor Testifies About Floyd's Heart Activity
George Floyd had pulseless electrical activity and his heart wasnt beating when he arrived at a Minneapolis hospital, a doctor testified Monday.
Minneapolis Police Chief Testifies At Chauvin Murder Trial About The Need For Care
Police officers are trained to treat people with dignity and to provide basic medical care, the Minneapolis police chief testified on Monday at the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer charged with murder in the arrest of George Floyd.
Why Israel Offers Hope Amidst Surge in Covid-19 Cases
Israel has already vaccinated over 60 per cent of its population with at least the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Singapore Joining Interpol-led Crime Task Force to Look into Covid-19-related Scams
The situation has worsened during the Covid with more people working from home and transacting online, an MHA spokesperson said
Suspect's Wife Says She 'Can't Understand' California Attack
The estranged wife of the man who allegedly went on a shooting rampage in a Southern California office building earlier this week that left four people dead including a 9yearold boy said Saturday that she couldn't fathom why her husband targeted people...
Disorder Breaks Out In Northern Ireland For Second Straight Night
Cars were set alight and masked people pelted a police van with petrol bombs on Saturday on the second successive evening of disorder in proBritish parts of Northern Ireland amid rising postBrexit tensions in the region.
Dramatic Week of Testimony in George Floyd Murder Trial
Among those taking the stand in the heavily-guarded downtown Minneapolis courtroom have been Floyd's girlfriend, witnesses to his May 25, 2020 arrest and fellow police officers.
Biden Lifts Trump Sanctions On International Court Officials
President Joe Biden on Friday lifted sanctions that Donald Trump had imposed on two top officials of the International Criminal Court, undoing one of the past administration's more aggressive moves targeting international institutions and officials.
EXPLAINER: Analyzing Use Of Force By Police Officers
As former Officer Derek Chauvin stands trial in George Floyd's death, a central question is whether he followed the Minneapolis Police Department's guidelines on the use of force and used that force reasonably.