Facebook removes curbs on praise, searches for Kyle Rittenhouse
A jury acquitted Rittenhouse of murder in the fatal shooting of two men during racial justice protests last year.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Rittenhouse protest in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot
The protesters gathered following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings
The verdict in the politically combustible case was met with anger and disappointment from those who saw Rittenhouse as a vigilante.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Biden, in Kenosha, says U.S. confronting 'original sin'
While Biden spent more than an hour with the Blake family, Trump didn't mention Blake during his own trip to Kenosha.
Fri Sep 04 2020
Zuckerberg says Facebook's failure to remove militia page an 'operational mistake'
Facebook said they removed the page for the Kenosha Guard, as it violated the company's policy against "militia organizations".
Sat Aug 29 2020
Two dead as gunfire erupts at Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man
Two people died and a third was wounded after street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence late Tuesday.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Mother calls for calm over black son paralyzed in US police shooting
Jacob Blake, seen in video being shot up to seven times at point-blank range by a white Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024