Speaking to a crowd, which occasionally drowned him, Wheeler called it an “unconstitutional occupation” and ridiculed the tactics of federal officials as “abhorrent.” He later told CNN: “They are not properly trained, and we are demanding that they leave.” Wheeler’s contempt for the way the federal police operate is an …
Read More »China’s soybean imports from Brazil hit record in June
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s soybean imports in June from top supplier Brazil soared to a record high, according to customs data released Sunday, fueled by rising demand for soybeans as China’s herd of pigs recovers after fatal outbreaks of African swine fever. FILE PHOTO: Imported soybeans are transported to a …
Read More »Latin America leads the world in coronavirus cases, according to Reuters count
FILE PHOTO: A gravedigger in a protective suit digs a grave to bury the coffin of a person who died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the Vila Formosa cemetery, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 16, 2020. REUTERS / Amanda Perobelli ASUNCION / SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Coronavirus cases in Latin …
Read More »Trump helps floats tackle coronavirus relief in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s top advisers on Sunday raised the possibility of Congress passing the gradual coronavirus relief legislation, an approach Democrats oppose, with a deadline approaching the expiration of improved unemployment benefits. A day before Senate Republicans introduced a $ 1 trillion coronavirus relief bill that includes …
Read More »Seattle protests: at least 45 arrested in protests that police declared riots
Seattle police said protesters threw large rocks, bottles, fireworks and other explosives at officers during the protests. Others set fire to a portable trailer and a construction site, police said in a series of tweets. At least 45 people were arrested on charges of assault on officers, obstruction and lack …
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