Ex-Minneapolis policeman Chauvin asks judge for new trial
Two weeks after he was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, Chauvin asks judge for a new retrial.
Wed May 05 2021
Minneapolis ex-policeman Chauvin found guilty of murder in Floyd case
Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin was convicted of all three charges of murder and manslaughter of George Floyd.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Police say officer mistakenly fired gun instead of Taser in killing of Wright
The fatal police shooting of a 20-year-old Black man in a Minneapolis suburb appeared to be an "accidental discharge" by an officer.
Mon Apr 12 2021
Chauvin had no need for force after Floyd was handcuffed and prone, expert testifies
Floyd's death, captured on video widely viewed on social media, prompted protests against racism and police brutality.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle family lawsuit over George Floyd's death
The agreement was the largest pre-trial settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. history.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Minneapolis trial in George Floyd death starts with weeks of painstaking jury selection
The court mailed prospective jurors an unusually detailed 16-page questionnaire last year asking them what they know about Floyd's death.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Dozens rally before ex-officer put on trial in Floyd's death
Similar protests were being organized in cities around the country in advance of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Judge keeps second degree murder charge against ex-police officer in Floyd death, drops lesser charge
The evidence supported taking to trial a second-degree murder charge, which could lead to decades in prison.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Portland police declare riot, use smoke to clear crowd
Officers used crowd control munitions to disperse the gathering outside the Penumbra Kelly building. Eleven people were arrested.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Ex-police officer charged with Floyd murder appears in court
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee on George Floyd's neck before the African-American man died, appeared in a court in Minneapolis on Monday.
Tue Jun 09 2020
Emotional memorial held for George Floyd as protests over his death continue across US
Family, friends and guests observed a silence of eight minutes and 46 seconds as the memorial service honouring George Floyd came to a close on Thursday in Minneapolis.
Fri Jun 05 2020
George Floyd to be eulogized in Minneapolis memorial, first of 3
Mourners converged in Minneapolis on Thursday for the first in a series of memorials to George Floyd.
Thu Jun 04 2020
Charge against US officer involved in Floyd's death elevated to 2nd-degree murder, 3 others charged
US prosecutors on Wednesday upgraded the charge against a former Minneapolis officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck to second-degree murder.
Thu Jun 04 2020
M'sians in US advised to avoid protest areas, follow curfew orders - Hishammuddin
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein called on Malaysians in the US to register with the Malaysian Embassy to facilitate channelling of aid if necessary.
Mon Jun 01 2020
Fires burn near White House in violent U.S. protests
National Guard troops were deployed in 15 states and Washington, D.C. in an attempt to quell a sixth night of violence
Mon Jun 01 2020
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024