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  • Expert: George Floyd had a heart rhythm problem

    Defense expert Dr. David Fowler, a retired forensic pathologist, testified at the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin that George Floyd died due to a sudden heart rhythm problem combined with other factors such as drugs in his system. The Associated Press has the story: Derek Chauvin defense produces medical expert who contradicts…

  • Prosecutors charge cop who killed Daunte Wright

    Former Brooklyn Center police Officer Kim Potter is being charged with second-degree manslaughter for fatally shooting Duante Wright, who was black. Potter said she meant to shoot him with her taser, but instead accidentally used her handgun. Violent protesters have been launching flashbangs and gas grenades at police in the Minneapolis suburb. The Associated Press…

  • Greece and Libya to reassess maritime boundaries

    After a tumultuous dispute in 2019 between Greece and Libya over maritime boundaries, the two countries are finally going to reassess the situation. Greece expelled the Libyan ambassador in 2019 after Libya signed an agreement with Turkey over maritime boundaries that angered both Greece and Cyprus. The Associated Press has the story: Promising talks over…

  • Somalia’s controversial president signs law to stay in office

    The U.S. and the European Union are alarmed that Somalian president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has signed a law extending his term in office for two years. Somalian senate leaders say the vote by the lower house of parliament was illegal. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. is “deeply disappointed.” The Associated Press…

  • BIBI “NATANZYAHU” PLAYS BAD COP ON IRAN

    BIBI “NATANZYAHU” PLAYS BAD COP ON IRAN This week witnessed three big surprises in the ongoing not-so-shadow war between Israel and Iran.  First, the remarkable technical success of a sabotage operation, almost certainly staged by Israel, against Iran’s heavily guarded uranium enrichment facility at Natanz. Second, more surprising, the apparent American acceptance of this operation,…

  • Survey: Majority want journalists to expose more facts

    The Media Insight Project has released a survey about journalists which found that a lot of people want journalists to be more aggressive in fact finding. However, less than half wanted them to be more proactive in other areas. The Associated Press has the story: Media Insight Project polls people about their opinions of journalists…

  • Biden’s first speech to Congress full of restrictions

    Due to COVID-19 and security concerns, President Joe Biden’s first speech to Congress will look very different from previous presidential addresses. Only a limited number of members of Congress will be allowed to attend, with social distancing and masks in place. The Associated Press has the story: Biden to make the case to Congress for…

  • Iran’s Khamenei dislikes 2015 nuclear deal offer

    Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took the same skeptical stance as Iran’s president toward reviving talks about the 2015 nuclear agreement. He said the offers to talk at Vienna are “arrogant and humiliating.” The Associated Press has the story: Iran’s supreme leader rejects talks to revive 2015 nuclear agreement DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)…

  • Egypt releases Khaled Dawoud after 18 months

    Egypt releases Khaled Dawoud after 18 months CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities Tuesday released an activist known for his outspoken criticism of the government after he spent more than a year and a half in pre-trial detention, his lawyer said. Khaled Dawoud, an opposition leader and former head of the liberal Dostour, or Constitution party,…

  • Egyptian authorities impounded a massive cargo vessel

    Egyptian authorities impounded a massive cargo vessel CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities impounded a massive cargo vessel that blocked the Suez Canal last month amid a financial dispute with its owner, the canal chief and a judicial official said Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Osama Rabie said the hulking Ever Given would not be allowed to leave…