LONDON (Reuters) – A suspect has been charged with three counts of murder in a knife attack in the English city of Reading, described by police as a terrorist incident, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Saturday. FILE PHOTO: Police officers are behind the scenes at the multiple stabbing …
Read More »Dozens detained as Hong Kongers protest planned national security laws
Riot police ask people to leave to avoid a mass gathering during a protest against impending national security legislation in Hong Kong, China, June 28, 2020. REUTERS / Tyrone Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police arrested at least 53 people on Sunday after clashes erupted during a relatively …
Read More »New US Coronavirus Cases Hit 45,242 for Largest Pandemic Rise in One Day
LUBBOCK, Texas (Reuters) – The United States recorded 45,242 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the largest increase in the pandemic in a single day, according to a Reuters count, bringing the total number of Americans who tested positive to at least 2.48 million. The new record for positive testing …
Read More »Martin named new Irish Prime Minister vows to face deep recession
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s parliament on Saturday elected veteran opposition leader Micheál Martin as prime minister to head the first coalition uniting the two parties that have fought for power since a civil war nearly a century ago. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Party Leader Fianna Fail leaves the Convention Center, on …
Read More »The virus arises in the South, West United States; Pence cancels campaign events
HOUSTON / WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Five states hit record daily highs for coronavirus cases on Saturday, and Vice President Mike Pence canceled planned campaign events in affected areas when the virus emerged in the southern and western United States. , Stopping economic reopening plans. The number of confirmed cases of …
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