Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism
For decades Pyongyang has highlighted racial discrimination in the United States as what it says is an example of Washington's hypocrisy.
Thu Aug 17 2023
New York to pay millions to protesters arrested at George Floyd demonstration
The proposed settlement would award $21,500 to each of the more than 300 people arrested in the Mott Haven neighborhood.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Dutch PM Rutte expected to apologise for slavery and its consequences
Prime Minister Mark Rutte is due to deliver a speech in which he is expected to apologise for the Netherlands' historical role in slavery and its consequences into the present day.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Trump wanted to shoot George Floyd protesters around White House - Ex-Defence Chief
Former US President Donald Trump wanted law enforcement to shoot demonstrators around the White House protesting the death of George Floyd who was killed in police custody.
Tue May 03 2022
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's rights
Chauvin admitted that he breached Floyd's constitutional right to be free from "unreasonable seizure" and to not face excessive force.
Thu Dec 16 2021
In a first, US warns of dangers of systemic racism in human trafficking report
The Trafficking in Persons report that inequities undercut Washington's battle against human trafficking.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Judge gives ex-police officer Derek Chauvin 22-1/2 years for George Floyd murder
A Minnesota judge sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22-1/2 years in prison on Friday for the murder of George Floyd.
Fri Jun 25 2021
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
Ohio officials probe police shooting of black teenage girl caught on body camera
Investigators were probing the fatal police shooting of a teenager in a confrontation caught on body-camera video.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Oprah, Chris Evans, Kerry Washington among celebs reaction online to Chauvin verdict
Oprah Winfrey 'cried tears of joy' at Derek Chauvin's verdict.
Wed Apr 21 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
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
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024