Malaysians in US advised to avoid protest areas, follow curfew orders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysians in the United States have been advised to stay clear of areas of protests and abide by the curfews imposed after thousands of US citizens across the country took to the streets following the death of a man during a police arrest in…

US unrest: Pres Trump says will place ‘Antifa’ activist group on terror list

WASHINGTON, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump said thatthe United States would be classifying the loose-knit Antifa movement as aterrorist group after blaming it for some of the recent spasm of violence inUS cities. “The United States of America will be designating ANTIFA as a TerroristOrganization,” Trump announced on…

Two Iranian tankers sail back after delivering fuel to Venezuela

State-oil company Pdvsa workers holding Iranian and Venezuelan flags greet the arrival of the Iranian tanker ship “Fortune” at El Palito refinery in Puerto Cabello CARACAS, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Iranian tankers that delivered fuel to Venezuela as part of a five-vessel flotilla have begun to sail back, according…

Deadly Tropical Storm Amanda hits El Salvador, Guatemala

Landslides and swollen rivers destroyed homes in working-class neighborhoods of El Salvador’s capital San Salvador SAN SALVADOR, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tropical Storm Amanda triggered flash floods, landslides and power outages as it barrelled through El Salvador and Guatemala Sunday, killing 14 people, authorities said, warning of further heavy rain…

Covid-19: US sends Brazil 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine despite risks

WASHINGTON, June 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States has delivered 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to Brazil, the two governments announced, days after the World Health Organization (WHO) halted the anti-malaria drug’s clinical trials over safety concerns. “The United States will also soon be sending 1,000 ventilators to Brazil,” added…

Thousands defy mass-gathering ban in UK to protest over US police killing of George Floyd

People take part in a protest over the death of George Floyd in London LONDON, June 1 (NNN-Xinhua) — Despite the ban of mass gatherings in Britain, thousands of people gathered in London and Manchester to protest over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man suffocated to death…

Covid-19: Massive US unrest raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks

Protesters take a knee while marching through Harlem during a solidarity rally for George Floyd WASHINGTON, June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Health experts fear that silent carriers of the virus who have no symptoms could unwittingly infect others at protests where people are packed cheek to jowl, many without masks. The…

US unrest: Many cities order curfews amid widespread clashes

The mayor of Minneapolis said of the unrest: ‘This needs to stop’ MINNEAPOLIS (Minnesota, US), June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Curfews have been ordered in cities across the US to try to stem unrest sparked by the death of a black man in police custody. Largely peaceful protests later turned violent…

US unrest: As protests ramped up across the country, so did police brutality

NYPD officers arrest protesters in Brooklyn, New York MINNEAPOLIS (Minnesota, US), June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Officers arrested reporters, attacked citizens, and clashed with protesters as Americans demonstrated in memory of George Floyd and others killed by police. As protests against police killings and inequality stretched into their fifth night in…

US unrest: Wife of officer charged with George Floyd’s death files for divorce

George Floyd (L) and Chauvin MINNEAPOLIS (Minnesota, US), June 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The wife of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, has filed for divorce.According to her lawyer, Kellie Chauvin is distraught over Floyd’s death.“She is devastated by…
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