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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024