Thursday 30 July 2020

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CNN host says Trump loyalist owes broadcaster an apology over video played at Barr hearing

CNN host says Trump loyalist owes broadcaster an apology over video played at Barr hearingCNN host Jake Tapper has demanded that Republican congressman Jim Jordan apologise for playing an edited video that misleadingly showed reporters describe the George Floyd protests as “peaceful”.On Tuesday, attorney general William Barr took part in his first congressional hearing since he took the role, and faced questions on topics including his response to the protests and the subsequent deployment of federal law enforcement agents to cities such as Portland, Oregon.




A key federal appeals court will reexamine case on Michael Flynn's guilty plea

A key federal appeals court will reexamine case on Michael Flynn's guilty pleaThe full panel of judges' decision to review Flynn's case could result in a reversal of a three-judge panel's decision to dismiss the case last month.




Maine shark attack: US woman killed by great white

Maine shark attack: US woman killed by great whiteA retired New York fashion executive with a "zest" for life dies in a rare shark attack near Portland.




Millions of people undertake the Hajj every year. These photos show how different the yearly Muslim pilgrimage is this year because of the pandemic.

Millions of people undertake the Hajj every year. These photos show how different the yearly Muslim pilgrimage is this year because of the pandemic.This year's Hajj pilgrimage looks a little different, with holy water in pre-packaged water bottles and socially distanced prayer lines.




'Unimaginable loss': Chicago police deputy chief dies by apparent suicide in department facility

'Unimaginable loss': Chicago police deputy chief dies by apparent suicide in department facilityA newly-promoted Chicago police officer and father of two has died by suicide, city officials said Tuesday.




US hits Poland, others in Europe over Holocaust claims

US hits Poland, others in Europe over Holocaust claimsThe United States is criticizing a number of eastern and central European nations, including Poland, for failing to compensate Holocaust victims and their families and communities for property seized during Nazi occupation in World War II as the numbers of survivors dwindles due to age. In a report issued Wednesday, the State Department called out Bosnia, Belarus, Ukraine and particularly Poland for not having acted on restitution claims. Croatia, Latvia and Russia were also taken to task in the report, which is likely to draw angry responses from the governments identified.