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Canadian Michael Kovrig, Accused By China Of Spying, Faces Trial
The second of two Canadians detained in China for more than two years, Michael Kovrig, was due to face trial on Monday for alleged espionage, days after the United States raised its concerns over the cases during tense U.S.China talks in Alaska.
Lawsuit Filed Over Hit-and-run Death Of Nicki Minaj's Father
Rapper Nicki Minajs mother, Carol Maraj, has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the man who is accused of killing Minajs father in a hitandrun crash last month, an attorney for Maraj said.
Thousands Of Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu Ahead Of Election
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Saturday, calling for an end to his leadership just three days before the country's fourth election in two years.
Hundreds In Atlanta Rally Against Hate After Spa Shootings
A diverse crowd gathered Saturday in a park across from the Georgia state Capitol to demand justice for the victims of shootings at massage businesses days earlier and to call for an end to racism, xenophobia and misogyny.
Police Use Water Cannon As German Lockdown Protest Turns Violent
Police deployed water cannon and pepper spray after a gathering of some 20,000 protesters against lockdown and other coronavirus rules in central Germany turned violent, with some demonstrators throwing bottles at police.
Scuffles And Arrests As Anti-lockdown Protesters March Through London
Scuffles broke out as antilockdown protesters marched through central London on Saturday, defying police warnings for them to stay away due to coronavirus restrictions.
U.S.-China High-level Talks to Wrap Up After Acrimonious Opening
The United States accused China of "grandstanding" for its domestic audience, and both sides suggested the other had broken diplomatic protocol.
Volcano Erupts in Iceland, Lighting up Night Sky in Crimson Red Near Reykjavik
Streams of red lava could be seen flowing out of a fissure in the ground in video footage filmed by a coast guard helicopter and posted by the IMO on its Facebook page.`
2.7 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses to Arrive in Mexico from US Next Week: Report
President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador said earlier that I give special thanks to President (Joe) Biden for this.
Islanders Agree To Terms On 1-year Deal With Russian Forward
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with forward Anatolii Golyshev on a oneyear, twoway deal for the 202021 season.
Treasury To Launch Education Effort For Relief Package
The Biden administration says it will launch a major campaign to make Americans aware of the benefits available under the $1.9 trillion relief package President Joe Biden signed into law last week.
North Korea To Sever Ties With Malaysia Over Extradition Of Citizen To U.S. - KCNA
North Korea said it would sever diplomatic relations with Malaysia after a court there ruled that a North Korean man could be extradited to the United States to face money laundering charges, state media KCNA reported on Friday.
Man Faces Hate Crime Charge In Florida Church Arson Attack
A man accused of setting a Florida church on fire last year is facing a federal hate crime charge, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Fujifilm Biotech Firm To Build Massive Plant In Central NC
A subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Fujifilm Holdings Corp. said Thursday that it will open a massive biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in central North Carolina in 2025, ultimately creating 725 new jobs.
China Offers Its Covid-19 Vaccines to Diplomats, Foreign Journalists
The vaccines are offered to people in the age group of 18 to 59 years
Texas Man Charged In Connection With Deadly Migrant Crash
A Texas man who drove a pickup truck involved in a deadly head on crash near a Texas border city following a police chase that left eight migrants dead was named in a criminal complaint, according to a federal complaint filed Wednesday.