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World leaders condemn George Floyd killing as violence spreads in U.S.

North America

22:46, 03-Jun-2020

World leaders condemn George Floyd killing as violence spreads in U.S.

World leaders have voiced condemnation over the May 25 killing of George Floyd by police in the United States, as his death prompted waves of angry and sometimes violent protests in cities across the U.S. and around the world.

North America

22:46, 03-Jun-2020

Trump says he did not ask to remove protesters before church visit

North America

22:49, 03-Jun-2020

Trump says he did not ask to remove protesters before church visit

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday says he did not ask for protesters to be moved out before he walked to an historic church in Washington that had been partially burned, to pose for photos with a Bible and top aides.

North America

22:49, 03-Jun-2020

LATEST NEWS

Sweden regrets no lockdown, Berlin rate rises: COVID-19 daily bulletin

Europe

19:54, 03-Jun-2020

Sweden regrets no lockdown, Berlin rate rises: COVID-19 daily bulletin

The latest updates on the pandemic including Portugal looking to welcome UK holidaymakers by creating an 'air bridge' and Spain moving to extend lockdown powers.

Europe

19:54, 03-Jun-2020

Overuse of antibiotics for COVID-19 pandemic will cause more deaths

Health

18:41, 03-Jun-2020

Overuse of antibiotics for COVID-19 pandemic will cause more deaths

Health

18:41, 03-Jun-2020

WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems

World

10:34, 03-Jun-2020

WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems

World

10:34, 03-Jun-2020

Mother of George Floyd's daughter says in tears he was a good man

North America

18:05, 03-Jun-2020

Mother of George Floyd's daughter says in tears he was a good man

North America

18:05, 03-Jun-2020

Europe-based airlines start to resume services

Europe

11:27, 03-Jun-2020

Europe-based airlines start to resume services

Europe

11:27, 03-Jun-2020

Highlights

A look at Western approach to national security laws

The long history of national security legislations in Western countries reveals a longstanding preoccupation that never has to justify itself.

World

21:11, 03-Jun-2020

A look at Western approach to national security laws

World

21:11, 03-Jun-2020

Biggest-ever coronavirus study could halve social distancing length

Health

20:07, 03-Jun-2020

Biggest-ever coronavirus study could halve social distancing length

Health

20:07, 03-Jun-2020

U.S. eateries back protesters with money, meals and messages of unity

Food

18:18, 03-Jun-2020

U.S. eateries back protesters with money, meals and messages of unity

Food

18:18, 03-Jun-2020

Who are the extremist 'outsiders' appropriating the BLM movement

World

16:52, 02-Jun-2020

Who are the extremist 'outsiders' appropriating the BLM movement

World

16:52, 02-Jun-2020

How do Americans view Floyd's killing, protests and Trump's response?

North America

14:17, 02-Jun-2020

How do Americans view Floyd's killing, protests and Trump's response?

North America

14:17, 02-Jun-2020

Highlights

A look at Western approach to national security laws

World

21:11, 03-Jun-2020

A look at Western approach to national security laws

World

21:11, 03-Jun-2020

Biggest-ever coronavirus study could halve social distancing length

Health

20:07, 03-Jun-2020

Biggest-ever coronavirus study could halve social distancing length

Health

20:07, 03-Jun-2020

U.S. eateries back protesters with money, meals and messages of unity

Food

18:18, 03-Jun-2020

U.S. eateries back protesters with money, meals and messages of unity

Food

18:18, 03-Jun-2020

Who are the extremist 'outsiders' appropriating the BLM movement

World

16:52, 02-Jun-2020

Who are the extremist 'outsiders' appropriating the BLM movement

World

16:52, 02-Jun-2020

How do Americans view Floyd's killing, protests and Trump's response?

North America

14:17, 02-Jun-2020

How do Americans view Floyd's killing, protests and Trump's response?

North America

14:17, 02-Jun-2020

ASIA-PACIFIC

S. Korea announces $29 billion third stimulus budget to fight virus

Economy

16:53, 03-Jun-2020

S. Korea announces $29 billion third stimulus budget to fight virus

Economy

16:53, 03-Jun-2020

Mumbai streets deserted as India's biggest city braces for cyclone

Asia

14:46, 03-Jun-2020

Mumbai streets deserted as India's biggest city braces for cyclone

Asia

14:46, 03-Jun-2020

PM: New Zealand could return to normal life as early as next week

Oceania

15:29, 03-Jun-2020

PM: New Zealand could return to normal life as early as next week

Oceania

15:29, 03-Jun-2020

U.S. negotiator upbeat on Afghan peace talks

Asia

09:20, 02-Jun-2020

U.S. negotiator upbeat on Afghan peace talks

Asia

09:20, 02-Jun-2020

EUROPE

UK to trial ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties

Health

19:47, 03-Jun-2020

UK to trial ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties

Health

19:47, 03-Jun-2020

Struggling Hungarian wineries see light at the end of the tunnel

Europe

21:25, 03-Jun-2020

Struggling Hungarian wineries see light at the end of the tunnel

Europe

21:25, 03-Jun-2020

Black and Asian people in England are more likely to die from COVID-19

Europe

12:16, 03-Jun-2020

Black and Asian people in England are more likely to die from COVID-19

Europe

12:16, 03-Jun-2020

Russia reserves right to retaliate for nuclear attacks: Putin's decree

Europe

02:37, 03-Jun-2020

Russia reserves right to retaliate for nuclear attacks: Putin's decree

Europe

02:37, 03-Jun-2020

AMERICAS

U.S. travel industry struggles to recover amid pandemic, civil unrest

Travel

18:19, 03-Jun-2020

U.S. travel industry struggles to recover amid pandemic, civil unrest

Travel

18:19, 03-Jun-2020

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits northern Chile

Latin America

15:52, 03-Jun-2020

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits northern Chile

Latin America

15:52, 03-Jun-2020

Suspect killed, several injured in Brooklyn shooting: report

North America

11:05, 03-Jun-2020

Suspect killed, several injured in Brooklyn shooting: report

North America

11:05, 03-Jun-2020

Trump: Republican convention won't be held in North Carolina

North America

09:45, 03-Jun-2020

Trump: Republican convention won't be held in North Carolina

North America

09:45, 03-Jun-2020

AFRICA

Killing of unarmed black man in U.S. condemned in Africa

Africa

00:26, 03-Jun-2020

Killing of unarmed black man in U.S. condemned in Africa

Africa

00:26, 03-Jun-2020

Zimbabwe summons US envoy over accusations of inciting Floyd protests

Africa

00:08, 02-Jun-2020

Zimbabwe summons US envoy over accusations of inciting Floyd protests

Africa

00:08, 02-Jun-2020

Congo hit by a second, simultaneous Ebola outbreak

Health

09:15, 02-Jun-2020

Congo hit by a second, simultaneous Ebola outbreak

Health

09:15, 02-Jun-2020

Kenyan boy recognized by President Kenyatta for building machine

Africa

01:29, 02-Jun-2020

Kenyan boy recognized by President Kenyatta for building machine

Africa

01:29, 02-Jun-2020

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Clinical trial result: Hydroxychloroquine is no better than a placebo

World

06:59, 04-Jun-2020

Clinical trial result: Hydroxychloroquine is no better than a placebo

World

06:59, 04-Jun-2020

Looting impacts local communities in Hollywood

North America

06:29, 04-Jun-2020

Looting impacts local communities in Hollywood

North America

06:29, 04-Jun-2020

Russian craftsmen create coronavirus keepsakes in glass

World

05:57, 04-Jun-2020

Russian craftsmen create coronavirus keepsakes in glass

World

05:57, 04-Jun-2020

Peaceful protesters and agitators clash in Washington D.C. on Tuesday

World

05:18, 04-Jun-2020

Peaceful protesters and agitators clash in Washington D.C. on Tuesday

World

05:18, 04-Jun-2020

Do antibodies give you immunity from COVID-19?

World

04:29, 04-Jun-2020

Do antibodies give you immunity from COVID-19?

World

04:29, 04-Jun-2020

Mayor of Rio de Janeiro thanks China for support in COVID-19 fight

World

03:30, 04-Jun-2020

Mayor of Rio de Janeiro thanks China for support in COVID-19 fight

World

03:30, 04-Jun-2020

Chinese students to reconsider their plans to study in the U.S.

World

03:13, 04-Jun-2020

Chinese students to reconsider their plans to study in the U.S.

World

03:13, 04-Jun-2020

San Francisco company engineered antibodies to help fight COVID-19

North America

03:00, 04-Jun-2020

San Francisco company engineered antibodies to help fight COVID-19

North America

03:00, 04-Jun-2020