An emotional livestreamed account from a young female student alleging sexual assault at the hands of the police sparked fresh anger and new protests in Hong Kong on Friday. A video of Sonia Ng, who waived her anonymity to make the accusations during an open forum on Thursday night at the Chinese University of Hong…
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Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte hurt in motorcycle accident after reaching for his shoe
Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte was slightly injured after falling off a motorcycle in the grounds of his residence, aides said on Thursday. The 74-year-old president’s life-long passion for motorcycles has left him with permanent nerve damage in his neck, and frequent migraines, among numerous ailments that ensure his health and his disappearances from the public eye are…
Chinese man admits stealing pork left in bicycle basket as prices rise during swine flu epidemic
People are increasingly resorting to stealing pork in China as prices for the meat soar, with swine flu decimating the country’s hog herd. One man in southern China lifted a shopping bag filled with pork sausages after spotting a woman leaving the meat unattended in her bike basket. After swiping the pork, he concealed the meat…
Belgium bars Chinese professor suspected of spying for Beijing
The head of a Chinese language and cultural institute at a Brussels university has been banned from Belgium after security services accused him of being a spy. Xinning Song, 65, was also barred from the EU’s passport-free Schengen zone for eight years, Belgian media reported. Professor Song has lived in Belgium for ten years. His…
Will Donald Trump be impeached? Latest news from the inquiry, explained
Democrats have launched an impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump after accusing him of violating the US Constitution, plunging a deeply divided nation into yet another clash between Congress and the commander in chief. The US president accused Democrats of another political "witch hunt", summing up his view of the probe in an all-caps tweet: PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT! —…
Family Facing Death Penalty After 2 Siblings Found Buried In Yard
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA — Georgia prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for four of the five people charged in the deaths of two teenagers whose bodies were found buried behind their house in the Guyton area in December 2018. According to The Augusta Chronicle, the biological father of the teens, Elwyn John Crocker, is…
Biden Sweeps 3 Democratic Primaries, Making Nomination Likely
Former Vice President Joe Biden swept three states holding Democratic presidential primaries Tuesday, carving out an almost certain path to the party’s nomination after winning in Arizona, Florida and Illinois. Ohio was also on the primary election calendar, but took the extraordinary step of canceling in-person voting on the eve of election day amid rising…
Astoria Volunteers Help Neighbors In Need Amid Coronavirus Crisis
ASTORIA, QUEENS — Ross Mudrick broke the news over a panini lunch at Il Bambino: He told his 7-year-old daughter, Emma, that her mid-March spring break trip to Louisiana and Los Angeles wouldn’t be happening after all, as concerns over the new coronavirus had just started to ramp up. As Emma started sobbing, her family…
Gov. Murphy: June Or July Reopen Possible In Amid NJ Coronavirus
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy said a June or July reopening of the state is possible as he announced the latest numbers of the coronavirus outbreak during a Wednesday news conference: 2,625 new cases and 351 more deaths (you can watch it here, below). Before the news conference, Murphy told MSNBC that a June…
Rhode Island Author Featured On State Trooper Story Time
CUMBERLAND, RI — The coronavirus pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone, especially for children. Cut off from friends and classmates and unable to take part in activities and sports, many children are anxious and confused, unable to process what is happening. One Rhode Island resident is doing her part to help through her…