Hong Kong Protests United States China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese

AP Explains Hong Kong Security Law

China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a surprise move, the central government announced last week that it would develop laws to outlaw secession, subversion, terrorism and

Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law

China News: BEIJING : China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear.

U.S. says Hong Kong no longer autonomous

'No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.

Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if ...

Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future

Trump promises a 'very interesting' US response within days

Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo

The US secretary of state says the territory no longer merits special treatment under US laws.

National anthem bill reignites Hong Kong unrest

Riot police clashed with office workers on their lunch break in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a bill which would outlaw insults to China's national anthem became the latest trigger for unrest.

Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future

WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a ...

India’s LAC infra upgrade unnerves China

India News: China has been unnerved by India’s slow but steady improvement in border infrastructure for faster mobility of its troops and weapon systems in forwar

Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump yesterday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a “very interesting” US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion,...

Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests

Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets, arrest 300

Thousands take to the streets to protest against national security legislation proposed by China

Trump offers to mediate between India and China

PTI Washington In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India an

Trump offers to mediate between India and China

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Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

US News: WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland.

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

The notice brings the future of Hong Kong squarely into the administration's numerous battles with China that have put the world's two largest economies at odds.

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Police said more than 300 people were arrested, mostly on suspicion of holding an unlawful assembly. Live images showed many of those detained were teenagers.

Shiv Sena hints at split in Maharashtra BJP

Asserting that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra is stable, Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Wednesday hinted that a chunk of BJP MLAs in the State might shift loyalties to the ruling

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Rest of World News: HONG KONG: Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as th.

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the session and warned protesters that if they did not disperse, they could be prosecuted.In the Central business district, police raised flags warning protesters to disperse before they shot pepper balls at the crowd and searched several people. More than 50 people in the Causeway Bay shopping district were rounded up and made to sit outside a shopping mall, while riot police with pepper spray patrolled and warned journalists to stop filming.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.

Pompeo declares Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous' from China

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified the US Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.

US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

AP Hong Kong Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalisi

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation

The law has revived mass protests by demonstrators who say China aims to curb the freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong, a global financial centre with broad autonomy.

A full lockdown is damaging, says Rahul Gandhi

The sooner we get out of it, the better, he says during an interaction with public health experts

U.S. strips Hong Kong of special trading status

Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Mr. Pompeo sent a notice to Congress that China was not living up to obligations from before it regained control of the territory from Britain in 1997.

Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.

Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la

Hong Kong police clamp down on national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday and fired pepper-pellet rounds in the commercial district as they stamp

Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws

Protests are planned for Wednesday near the Legislative Council building in central Hong Kong, where lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on a bill that would criminalize disrespect toward China’s national anthem.

US offers to mediate between China, India on border row

The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation

HONG KONG, May 27 — Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported today, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub. The news comes after Beijing last week proposed...

Pompeo Certifies Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous from China

Pompeo announced Wednesday that he certified to Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment.

China and India move troops as border tensions escalate

Thousands of Chinese troops reportedly move into sensitive areas along Himalayan frontier

Pompeo Declares Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China

It now falls to Trump to decide to end some, all or none of the economic privileges Hong Kong currently enjoys.

Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate

HONG KONG — Police massed outside Hong Kong’s legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo

China News: The United States on Wednesday revoked Hong Kong's special status under US law, paving the way to strip trading privileges for the financial hub as W

Donald Trump offers to mediate India-China border issue

Tensions are running high between the US and China too with differences over trade overshadowed by public spats over the covid-19 pandemic.The Indian foreign ministry was yet to react to the offer but in the past, India has resisted offers from Trump to mediate between India and Pakistan

U.S. Officially Deems Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially declared Hong Kong is no long autonomous from China as the Chinese Communist Party continues its crackdown on the major financial hub.

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military

Xi's comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China

"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."

Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil, Transport Minister Anil Parab and others attended the meeting.

US revokes Hong Kong special status as furor grows on China law

The US law says that Hong Kong would lose the trading advantages, including lower tariffs, that it enjoys with the world's largest economy.

US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.

India and China Move In More Troops as Border Tensions Rise

India has moved additional troops along its northern border as it prepares for an extended conflict with neighbor China, after several rounds of talks failed to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.

Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

The standoff was triggered by India’s construction of roads and air strips in the region

Trump hints at action against China over Hong Kong security law

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong, which would be announced before the end of the week.

More than 300 arrested in Hong Kong amid renewed protests

Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms

Why is China pushing the Hong Kong security law?

The protests in Hong Kong and the reaction in Beijing illustrate a fundamental divide that has once again bubbled to the surface

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment

WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally that the territory no longer warranted special treatment under US law, a potentially big blow to its status as a major financial hub. Pompeo's certification to the US...

U.S. Says Hong Kong’s Autonomy Is Gone, Sowing China Trade Doubt

The move could have far-reaching consequences for global trade.

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China has undermined Hong Kong's autonomy as the US considers ending favourable tariffs in a blow to its status as a financial hub.

Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate

Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act

Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive

Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive. The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie

Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.

White House prepares response to China's Hong Kong crackdown

President Trump said the US was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese

US to Pull Hong Kong’s Special Status as China Tightens Grip

No longer considering the territory autonomous from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the United States will work toward stripping Hong Kong of special diplomatic status.

Trump wades into India-China dispute with tweet to arbitrate

The US president’s offer is seen by analysts as playing to a domestic audience in US on an election year.Trump’s Twitter post came hours after China said the border situation with India was ‘stable’

Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws

HONG KONG, May 27 (Reuters) - Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island. Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian

Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill

Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or

Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

China Crackdown on Hong Kong Threatens Global Order, EU Says

China’s efforts to tighten its grip on Hong Kong pose a threat to the rules-based international order, the European Union’s top diplomat said, calling on member states to respond with a “robust” message.

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising worst-case scenarios and asked them to

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

U.S. Move on Hong Kong Leaves Trump With Tough-or-Gentle Options

He could take a lighter touch with modest sanctions aimed at putting China on notice. Or he could unleash a far harsher approach that would curtail the former U.K. colony’s special trading status with the U.S., potentially imperiling its position as a global financial hub.

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

HONG KONG — Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong’s financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city’s Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.

Hong Kong Police Overwhelm Protesters Now Crying ‘Independence’

In the first major test of Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2020, it became clear that demonstrators face a more formidable challenge in reigniting the street power that humbled China last year -- and that Beijing’s moves could inspire a shift toward more radical views.

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday

Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

'The cabinet will come up with a Hong Kong humanitarian assistance action plan...to provide complete planning for Hong Kong people's residency, accommodation and care,' says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen

Hong Kong police target office workers in lunch-time crackdown

Hong Kong police fired pepper-spray balls at office workers and arrested more than 50 people for protesting against controversial new laws to be imposed by Beijing.    

Hong Kong’s China National Anthem Bill aims to create ‘respect’

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.

Donald Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week

China's parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday.

Rising tide: On return of protests in Hong Kong

China’s effort to tighten grip on Hong Kong with tough laws may not help its cause

Trump Should Open America’s Doors to Hong Kong’s Citizens

U.S. policy should focus on punishing the Chinese Communist Party. 

Trump is ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s new national security law for Hong Kong, the White House has said, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronav

Pompeo: China has taken Hong Kong’s autonomy away

‘No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,’ said the US secretary of state.

Taiwan leader vows ‘action plan’ for Hong Kong protesters

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island.

Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper balls at protesters

Scores stopped and searched as lawmakers debate proposed law on Chinese national anthem

Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China

The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.

US is ready to mediate India-China border dispute, says Donald Trump

'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute,' tweeted Trump.Trump's comments come in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control

Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China

On 28 May, the National People's Congress of China is expected to vote on the bill that suggests banning "separatist, subversive and terrorist activities" along with...

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem

Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.

U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights

U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights

Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.

AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law

BEIJING — China is taking matters into its own hands after last year’s tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes.

House Passes Uighur Bill in Rebuke to China, Sends It to Trump

The U.S. House voted Wednesday to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, as Congress and the White House ratchet up pressure on the government in Beijing amid rising tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan'

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests ...

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan's most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China's proposed new security legislation for the former

Border faceoff is controllable: China ministry

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI, May 27 — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China’s proposed new security legislation for...

Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation – Reuters

Citing the stories from the Chinese media outlets, RTHK and the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Wednesday, Reuters reports that Beijing has widened

Trump says will announce reaction on Hong Kong tensions within days

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to ...

Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray meets alliance partners

Reports of cracks within the Maha Vikas Aghadi were triggered after NCP chief Sharad Pawar held meetings with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Uddhav Thackeray separately. The three members of Maha Vikas Aghadi, however, are said to differ over Uddhav Thackeray’s strategy for easing the lockdown.

As LAC heats up, India and China activate border mechanism talks

The “Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs” was established in January 2012 after border talks between then NSA Shivshankar Menon and his Chinese counterpart Dai Bingguo, and is headed by joint secretary-level officials from both sides.

Trump says U.S. to take action on China over Hong Kong this week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is preparing to take action against China this week over its effort to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, but did not give details.

Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to scale up battle preparedness

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up battle preparedness, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios.

Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest

Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.

Trump to mull 'targeted' response to China's encroachment on Hong Kong

President Trump could impose personal sanctions on Chinese communist officials as part of a range of responses to Beijing’s infringement on Hong Kong’s traditional legal rights, according to a senior State Department official.

Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters, arrest 300 people

HONG KONG: Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday (May 27) and ...

Amid India-China border standoff, Army Commanders Conference begins

The sessions by the Northern and Eastern Commands would be of particular interest as they cover the border with China.

Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates

Hong Kong riot police have made arrests and fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

Donald Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

After meeting Uddhav, Pawar says no threat to govt in Maharashtra

Pawar's meeting with the chief minister, held at Thackeray’s residence Matoshree, came as the main opposition BJP has stepped up its criticism of the Thackeray government's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 crisis in Maharashtra.

Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray meets alliance partners

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of his alliance partners the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress amid reports of rifts within the Maha Vikas Aghad.

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”

Loss of city-state's

Protests, police crackdowns return to Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip

"This is the future of Hong Kong under National Security Law: No freedom of assembly and speech."

China says will act against foreign interference to Hong Kong law

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference regarding the new Hong Kong security legislation being deliberated, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre today, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to...

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

US to take action against China over Hong Kong this week, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that his administration is preparing action against China this week over its efforts to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.

Hong Kong crisis: at least 360 arrested as China protests grow

Riot police flood city as pro-democracy groups protest against law criminalising ‘ridicule’ of Chinese anthem

China says situation at India border 'overall stable and controllable'

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders

India News: Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few days remaining for the fourth phase of the lockdown to end,

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders

Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few remaining for the fourth phase of the lockdown to end, state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday

300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law

Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong amid Chinese anthem law debate

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autono…

China says military faceoff at India border 'stable, controllable'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson refers to talks between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.

Xi Jinping asks Chinese military to prepare for 'worst-case scenarios'

Jingping comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control

China says situation at India border 'overall stable and controllable' 

Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, during a media briefing here, said that China's position on the border-related issues is clear and consistent.

Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests

Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalizing disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.

U.S. weighs options 'across the spectrum' to punish China over Hong Kong

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is crafting a range of options to punish China over its tightening grip on Hong Kong, including targeted sanctions, new tariffs and further restrictions on Chinese companies, according to U.

Trump Offers Help To Diffuse ‘Raging’ India, China Tension in Ladakh

In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill

HONG KONG: Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday (May 27) as activists called for protests against a Bill to ...

U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces

The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over

Why China’s proposal for national security law is fueling protests in Hong Kong

At present China can't legally introduce laws in Hong Kong as per the Basic Law, but the national security bill seeks to allow Beijing to compel Hong Kong's government to enact laws. The new law will bypass the local legislature and ensure greater Chinese control on the island.

Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise "abuse" of China's national anthem.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest

The latest clashes come as MPs debate a bill to criminalise insulting China's national anthem.

Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a controversial bill that would require schools to teach China's national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines. The debate comes on the heels of Beijing's proposal last week to directly impose national security legislation in the Chinese-ruled city, stoking global concerns over the prospect of a dramatic assertion of Chinese control on the city.

China says situation at India border 'under control' after Ladakh standoff

China and India have a sound border-relate­d mechan­ism and commun­icatio­n channe­ls, says Chines­e spokes­person­

China says situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

The foreign ministry’s remarks came a day after President Xi ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness.

Trump offers to mediate between India, China over 'raging border dispute'

Trump last year offered to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir if both sides agreed but New Delhi rejected his statement

Trump offers to mediate between India, China over 'raging border dispute'

Trump last year offered to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir if both sides agreed but New Delhi rejected his statement

France concerned by the future adoption of security law on Hong Kong

PARIS (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said on Wednesday France was concerned by China’s proposed national security legislation that has raised international alarm over freedoms in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong: Police arrest 180, fire pepper guns on protesters

May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Hong Kong arrested at least 180 people and fired non-lethal pepper balls at protesters on Wednesday as people took to the streets to demonstrate against a China-proposed national security law critics fear will further strip the semi-autonomous region of its rights and freedoms.

Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.

Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports

BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...

Rahul Gandhi speaks with CM Uddhav Thackeray, assures Congress' support

Rahul on Monday had said Congress was only a supporting partner of the MVA government and not a key decision-maker.

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets on Wednesday to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, where Beijing’s proposed national security laws have revived anti-government demonstrations.

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports

HONG KONG: Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, Hong Kong media ...

Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

Trump says he will announce 'very interesting' reaction on Hong Kong tensions

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to tighten ...

Day after controversy, Rahul Gandhi lauds Maharashtra work on Covid-19

India News: A day after his statement that the Congress was “only supporting” and “not running” the Maharashtra government sparked talk of a rift in the Maha Vika

Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

As Trump offers to mediate between India and China, Beijing counsels restraint

India News: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate" the border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to eas

US ready to mediate Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump

Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.

Don’t let differences shade ties, says China’s Ambassador Sun Weidong

India and China have kept up “close communication and cooperation” since the COVID-19 outbreak, said China’s Ambassador to India Sun Weidong, adding that he was “impressed” by India’s handling of the

China says situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

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‘Overall Stable and Controllable’: China On LAC Situation

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is

Need aggressive testing: Harvard expert tells Rahul Gandhi

Speaking to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, global public health professional Ashish Jha said that not just lockdown, aggressive testing is needed to tackale the deadly coronavirus.

Chinese President Xi Jinping tells military to ramp up battle preparedness

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests

U.S. won't certify Hong Kong's autonomy from China, jeopardizing trade status

May 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he has officially notified Congress that Hong Kong is in effect no longer autonomous from mainland China.

Situation at India border 'overall stable, controllable': China

Situation at India border 'overall stable, controllable': China. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, during a media briefing in Beijing, said that China's position on the border related issues is clear and consistent. 'We have been following the important consensus reached by the two leaders and strictly observing the agreements between the two countries,' he said, apparently referring to the directions of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their two informal summits, asking the militaries of the two countries to take more confidence building measures to maintain peace and tranquillity along the borders.

Pompeo told Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. Here’s what that means.

The secretary of state made the declaration as China prepares to pass a controversial national security law.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

''Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997," Pompeo said in a statement.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Convenes Coalition Partners for Meeting -

A meeting has begun with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and coalition partners. This meeting has been organized at Varsha,

China Says Border Situation Is Stable, Controllable Amid Tense Standoff With India

India observers say new Indian roads, air strips sparked border standoff with China.

A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong's battle with China

Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest

India’s Top Army Commanders Meet in the Wake of Ongoing Standoff with China

New Delhi (Sputnik): India and China have reinforced troops along their shared border amid a standoff between the armies which has lasted several weeks. The face-off...

Very powerfully, Trump says as he threatens action against China on Hong Kong

US President, Donald Trump said that he would take action this week, but did not give further details. We are doing something now. I think you would find it very interesting. But I would not be talking about this today, Trump told reporters.

'US ready, willing to mediate': Trump on India-China border standoff

India News: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took to Twitter and said, "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able

Situation at India border 'overall stable and controllable': China

China News: China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanism

US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again

Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."

US ready to mediate in Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump

Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.

China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic

Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army

After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'

Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.

China says the situation at India border ‘overall stable and controllable’

China's foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian said the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable,"

Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues. 'We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute

Pompeo: Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous’ - Foreign Affairs

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declares that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China.

China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says Trump administration

U.S. government officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both Hong Kong's and China's economies.

Shiv Sena asks Maharashtra governor to 'scold' those trying to destabilise govt

An editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' also , without naming BJP leaders in Maharashtra, asked them to demand imposition of Presidents rule in Gujarat instead.

Ravi Shankar Prasad says Centre, states doing their best, targets Rahul Gandhi

Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prasad said his recent public statements were “utterly irresponsible”. He alleged that Rahul “was trying to weaken the resolve”of the country to fight against the pandemic and that his criticism was “based upon falsehood”.

Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China amid face-off at LAC

In a tweet on Wednesday, Trump said he has offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the "raging border dispute" between the two countries.

Border tension: Trump offers to negotiate between India and China

 New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to negotiate between India and China and help resolve the ongoing statemale in the borders. "We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!," Trump tweeted. The missive from the US President came close on the heels of May 5, 2020 development when Chinese troops tried to block an Indian patrol in the Pangong lake region of eastern Ladakh. Similar problems largely due to provocation from China came in the Galwan valley in Ladakh and in the Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim. Relations between contemporary China and India have been characterised by border disputes, resulting in military conflicts — including the Sino-Indian War of 1962. In 2017, the two countries clashed at the Doklam plateau along the disputed Sino-Bhutanese border. However, things were later defused - owing to "matured diplomacy" by both sides as was asserted by the then External…

Changing balance across LAC trigger for stand-off, says China expert Taylor Fravel

China is likely responding to what it sees as a challenge to its position, he opines

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: media reports

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported on Wednesday, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub.

Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with MVA alliance partners

The discussion on the ongoing lockdown and the decision of lifting it in some areas are on the agenda list of this meeting.

Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.

Army commanders review situation in Ladakh and areas along LAC in Sikkim, U'khand

Top commanders of the Indian Army on Wednesday carried out a comprehensive review of the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a tense standoff for over three

Taiwan to plan for humanitarian assistance to Hong Kong people: Tsai

President Tsai Ing-wen also urged Beijing to drop Hong Kong security law

At least 300 arrested in flash protests against controversial national anthem bill

Protesters staged flash protests in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok on Wednesday afternoon to denounce a controversial national anthem bill Police said at least 300 people were arrested In Central, hundreds of office workers spilled onto...

Qureshi blames New Delhi for threatening regional peace amid India-China tensions

FM Qureshi urges India to behave responsibly in its border dispute with China

Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law

In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.

Explainer: Hong Kong's China national anthem Bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.

China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up

Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving

Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’

"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

US House Passes China Sanctions Bill Over Uighur Detentions, Measure Heads to Trump

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation calling for sanctions against Chinese officials for the detention and torture of Uighur Muslims in...

Nobody can stare down Modi's India: BJP on border standoff with China

"Narendra Modi ke Bharat ko koi aankh nahi dikha sakta", Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in Hindi during a press conference.

LAC standoff | Now, Trump offers to mediate between India and China

Beijing says situation is ‘stable’ and both sides will resolve the standoff bilaterally.

Congress urges government to address people's concerns on border standoff with China

Xi Jinping says China strengthening armed forces amid tensions with US over coronavirus

Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.

Pompeo: Hong Kong no longer warrants favourable trading terms under US law

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had certified on Wednesday to Congress that Hong Kong no longer warranted special treatment under U.S. law in the same way that applied when the territory was s…

Nobody can stare down Modi’s India: BJP on border standoff with China

Amid the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the Ladakh border, the ruling BJP on Wednesday asserted that no country can stare down India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India, China Shouldn't Let Differences Shadow Overall Ties: Chinese Envoy

China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

India-China tension: Donald Trump offers to mediate ‘raging’ border dispute

The US president’s offer came a day after Indian PM Narendra Modi met top officials to discuss the ongoing border standoff.

India and China should not let differences overshadow bilateral ties, says Chinese envoy

Sun Weidong said Beijing and New Delhi should gradually seek understanding through communication and resolve differences.

Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor

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India to maintain its position along the LAC with China, decides to deploy more troops

In at least four locations the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have transgressed by about 3 km into Indian areas.

Proposed Chinese agency in Hong Kong for intel, not enforcement: Adviser

A proposed security law could allow Chinese mainland authorities to set up shop in Hong Kong, but their powers would likely be restricted to ...

China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy

The Chinese Ambassador's comments came in the midst of aggressive posturing by both Chinese and Indians troops in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie.

US ready, willing to mediate: Trump on ‘raging’ India-China border dispute

China earlier in the day, said the situation at the border with India was “overall stable and controllable”.

China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy

Without referring to the military standoff, Sun said both the sides should resolve their differences through communication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat to each other.

Situation in China-India border area is stable and under control: Chinese FM

The overall situation in the China-India border area is stable and under control, and the two countries are capable of resolving border issues through dialogue and negotiations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, following reports claiming China had moved 5,000 troops to the China-India border area.

Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after RaGa remarks

Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.

Donald Trump promises a 'very interesting' response to China's proposed crackdown on Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign

Sino-Indian border standoff: Qureshi says Delhi threatening regional peace

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday accused New Delhi of "threatening regional peace" through its "aggressive behaviour" as tensions soared between China and India as their b

PM Modi chairs meeting with NSA, Chief of Defence Staff amid escalating tension with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the country’s military to scale up training and battle preparedness to face ‘worst-case scenarios’.

Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row

India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising

Hong Kong body will play an advisory role: China’s political advisory body

The city’s government will retain enforcement powers, says key Chinese official.

Factbox: What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a bill that would require schools to teach China’s national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines.

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with alliance partners amid speculations of rift

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's statement is seen as a setback for the MVA government in Maharashtra where hectic politics is going on.

India-China border: No change in Ladakh, military brass brief PM and Rajnath

The military brass is learnt to have apprised the Prime Minister about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh though officials maintained that the meeting was pre-scheduled and reforms in the armed forces was on the agenda.

Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House

The bill which is set to be approved by the National People's Congress, regarded as the rubber-stamp parliament for its routine approval of proposals by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), comes in the backdrop of relentless agitation by the local Hong Kong people/

US House votes to send China sanctions bill to Trump’s desk as tensions escalate – CNBC

While adding fuel to the already heated relations between the US and China, CNBC conveyed the news that the US House of Representatives got the votes

China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese Ambassador

China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an

Mumbai: Meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi begins at CM Thackeray's Varsha bungalow

Mumbai: Meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi begins at CM Thackeray's Varsha bungalow: The meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has begun at Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's Varsha bungalow residence and senior leaders of alliance partners are in attendance amid reports of a rift between alliance partners.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador

China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains

US President Donald Trump warns that Hong Kong risks losing its special status as a financial hub

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign

EXPLAINED | Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday.

Tight security in Hong Kong ahead of planned protests, strike over national anthem Bill, new security law

HONG KONG (The Straits Times/ANN) - Protesters in Hong Kong tried to block roads and disrupt traffic early Wednesday (May 27) morning but heavy police presence and searches ahead of the second reading of the national anthem Bill have put a dent in their plans. Some drivers tried to disrupt the traffic at the cross-harbour tunnel at about 8.30am by driving slowly but officers intercepted those vehicles concerned and diverted traffic.

Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress-ruled states imposed lockdown first

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday had said the aim and purpose of the nationwide lockdown has “failed” and asked the Centre to spell out its strategy now to contain the spread of coronavirus.

US ready and willing to mediate in 'raging border dispute' between India and China, says Donald Trump

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently

Nobody can stare down Narendra Modi's India: BJP on border standoff with China

"Narendra Modi ke Bharat ko koi aankh nahi dikha sakta (No country can stare down PM Modi's India)," BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in Hindi during a press conference.

Pompeo: 'Hong Kong does not continue to warrant' special US treatment amid China crackdown

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a milestone step toward stripping Hong Kong of the special status that for decades has governed economic relations with the United States, citing Chinese encroachments on the territory.

China says situation "stable and controllable" at India border

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides

India to go ahead with infra development in key areas along LAC despite stiff resistance from China

As the tense stand-off between the Chinese and Indian troops in Eastern Ladakh continues, top commanders of the Indian Army will carry out an in-depth review of the situation in several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at a three-day conference beginning Wednesday.

Ladakh Face-off: Ready And Willing to Mediate Between India And China, Says Donald Trump

Taking to Twitter, Donald Trump said that he has informed both the countries that the United States is ready and willing to mediate over the raging border dispute.

Amid Tensions With India And US, Xi Jinping Tells Chinese Military To Scale Up Battle Preparedness

Jinping directed the military to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.

Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to prepare for war. Is it against India, US or Taiwan?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the PLA to prepare for war without specifying who is the enemy. China is currently engaged in intense territorial dispute with India, Taiwan and also the US.

Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after Rahul Gandhi's remarks

Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.

US Reportedly Poised to Strip Hong Kong of Preferential Tariff Rates Amid Rising Tensions With China

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Hong Kong no longer warrants the same kind of treatment under the US laws in the same manner as said laws were applied to...

Coons: CCP's Actions Against Hong Kong 'Demand a Response' - Sanctions 'Appropriate'

On Wednesday's "Hugh Hewitt Show," Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Hong Kong will "demand a response | Clips

India-China standoff: PM Modi meets NSA Doval, Chief of Defence Staff to discuss situation

It is learnt that the defence minister has already conveyed to top military brass that there was no need for reviewing the implementation of any of the key projects along the LAC in Ladakh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand or in Arunachal Pradesh

Rahul spreading false news; no one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar

Amidst the rising tension in east Ladakh along the Sino-India border, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India

LAC Face-off: In a conciliatory note, China says Dragon and Elephant can dance together

Amidst the India China face-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Bejing has taken a conciliatory approach, saying that the two countries working together is the only right choice. 

Centre, states doing their best; open to suggestions: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government's efforts in controlling the pandemic were visible in the results. “The results, India in comparison to the world as far as the death toll is concerned, speaks aloud on our initiatives.”

‘Scale up battle preparedness’: Xi Jinping to Chinese military amid tensions with India, US

The US-China military frictions are also on the rise with the US navy stepping its patrols in the disputed South China Sea as well as the Taiwan Straits.

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News

File photo MUMBAI: Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few remaining for … Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News Read More »

Hong Kong Protests

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters

No one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar Prasad amid rising tension in east Ladakh

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded from the government a statement on the stand-off at the border in Ladakh and Sikkim and relations with Nepal.

President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios and … President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News Read More »

India-China border standoff: Chinese govt waves white flag, stresses on dialogue as Trump offers to mediate

On Wednesday, the India-China border standoff seemed to de-escalate as China took an apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump offered to mediate.

'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.

India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had severe lockdown, Swedish health expert tells Rahul Gandhi

India’s Famed Doklam Team Which Stood Up To China In 2017 Now Leading Nation’s Charge In Ladakh Standoff

The famed Doklam Team which stood up to China during the 2017 Doklam standoff between the two countries is again back in action amid the latest border standoff between the two countries in Ladakh, Hindustan Times has reported.

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status

"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status

"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.

India-China standoff: US President Donald Trump says ‘willing to mediate’ to diffuse border dispute

India-China standoff: In the recent past, several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region and North Sikkim have witnessed a major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies.

US willing to ‘mediate or arbitrate raging border dispute’: Donald Trump on India-China standoff at LAC

Indian and Chinese troops have remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi

The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.

China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times

Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.

Coronavirus crisis: If 9/11 is a chapter, then COVID-19 is a whole book, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the crisis of coronavirus would change the existing structure and order in the world. He further said that the deadly virus is operated at the healthcare global structure levels.

Scale-up battle preparedness visualising worst-case scenarios: President Xi Jinping tells Chinese military

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests

Amid escalating tensions, Chinese Foreign Ministry says situation at Indian border is 'overall stable and controllable'

Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis

In a phone conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that the party stands with the Maharashtra government amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and pledged full support to the state government.

India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had severe lockdown: Swedish health expert to Rahul Gandhi

Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, on Wednesday claimed that India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had a severe lockdown.

As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Police in Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota, had something in common this week. They both used tear gas on protesters.

As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.

As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.

Maharashtra crisis: CM Uddhav Thackeray meets allies as speculation mounts over MVA government’s stability

Maharashtra politics: The MVA government comprises Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress. It is headed by Uddhav who severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 35 years following squabbles over the CM's chair last November.

'Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by 2021': Harvard Professor Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi

"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

Indian government may remain silent, but US President Donald Trump just confirmed ‘raging border dispute’ between India and China

In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the reports of 'now raging border dispute' between India and China.

‘Governor should scold those trying to destabilise Uddhav Thackeray govt’: Shiv Sena’s veiled attack on BJP

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had taken oath on November 28 last year. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government last year, after the Thackeray-led party and the BJP fell out over sharing the chief ministerial post.

‘Congress-ruled states did it first’: BJP’s no holds barred attack after Rahul Gandhi says lockdown failed

Lockdown in India: Rahul Gandhi has said that the purpose of lockdown has failed in India as he referred to the spike in Coronavirus cases in the last few days.

Chinese President Xi Jinping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report

Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley

Chinese President Xi Jingping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report

Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley

Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray on shaky ground as murmurs of rift within MVA grow, Sharad Pawar takes centrestage

The MVA government continues to face a relentless attack from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party over poor handling of the COVID situation.

Maharashtra: Amid reports of rift in Thackeray-led MVA, Speaker says no 'emergency' or 'political situation' in state

With as many as 54,758 positive cases of COVID-19, Maharashtra is currently is the worst coronavirus affected state in the country.

Rahul in conversation with global experts: ‘India should adopt soft lockdown, pandemic to stay here until year-end’

During a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prof Johan Giesecke, a member of WHO’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards, also said India should lift the lockdown in steps.

China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city.

China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.

China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city.

China is moving to increase its control over Hong Kong with a new national-security law that have sparked a new round of protests in the city.

Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of its special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions

In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.

China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here’s what could happen to people in the city.

China is set to pass draconian new national-security laws in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle any dissent in the semi-autonomous city.

Trade War 2.0 or worse? Trump strips Hong Kong of it's special trading status, dramatically escalating US-China tensions

In a move that will almost certainly have an impact on global consumer tech supply chains, US President Donald Trump's administration dramatically escalated simmering tensions with China by revoking Hong Kong's special trade status.

Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms

China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.

Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms

China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.

Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to 'scale-up' battle preparedness, prepare for worst-scare scenarios as tensions build along India-China LAC

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios, and asked them to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty.

Xi Jinping urges China’s army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city’s freedoms

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged his army to increase its preparedness for “armed combat” as protests in Hong Kong ramp up over a proposed new law that would effectively strip away the city’s autonomy.

‘Ramping up testing will frighten people’: Rahul Gandhi quotes bureaucrats during conversation with Harvard health expert

Coronavirus test in India, Coronavirus testing lab: Rahul Gandhi said he has asked bureaucrats the reason behind low testing in the country and they said ramping up testing will make people frightened.

Hong Kong police fire pepperballs at protesters and arrest 180 people for unauthorised assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Hong Kong police fired pepperballs in the central business district after protesters gathered in opposition to the national anthem and national security law. Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in Causeway Bay and Central at lunchtime. They also chanted “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” and “one nation, one Hong Kong.” At least 50 young people […]

Chinese foreign minister says situation along India-China LOC 'overall stable and controllable'; claims Beijing's stand on border issue is 'clear, consistent'

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms

China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

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Twitter starts fact-checking Donald Trump

Twitter Inc. has started fact-checking Donald Trump. The U.S. President didn’t take it lightly.

Twitter fact checks Donald Trump

Twitter has labelled two tweets from US President, Donal Trump as unsubstantiated and accused him of making false claims on Tuesday. This is for the first time that Twitter has taken such action after resisting for long calls to censure the US President.

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets. Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

In a statement, Twitter said Trump’s vote-by-mail tweets “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes

Twitter has started fact-checking Donald Trump

A pair of Donald Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting were appended on Tuesday with links pointing readers to news stories fact-checking him.

Twitter rejects Trump false tweets

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...

Twitter refutes inaccuracies in Trump tweets

Get the facts, people urged

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Donald Trump frequently amplifies misinformation, spreads abuse and uses his pulpit to personally attack private citizens and public figures alike — all forbidden under Twitter's official rules.

Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning

Apparently, the President's tweets aren't always factually accurate

Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time

Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Follows years of permissive content policies.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Twitter Can’t Rein In Donald Trump

Fact-checking the president—or even deleting his tweets—is a futile exercise.

Trump vows to veto House FISA bill

President Trump promised to veto the FISA bill currently on the House floor.

Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning

It is the first time the social media giant has said one of Donald Trump's tweets could be misleading.

Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check

The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.

Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time

Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.

After fact check by Twitter, Trump threatens social media

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

The site has included a link to fact checks about the claims.

Trump threatens to shut down social media

US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets.  There has been criticism against social media platforms

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

The move, which almost immediately heightened tensions between Trump and the social media giant, came in the form of a label under two of the president’s tweets, which claimed that mail-in voter ballots are subject to extreme fraud

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media platform

Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

Twitter issued a fact check of some of Donald Trump’s tweets on Tuesday, marking the first time the U.S. president’s favoured social media...

Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time

The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights

Twitter stands up to Trump over facts

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time San Francisco, United States | AFP | Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets “unsubstantiated” and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts. The move drew a furious …

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? -- to tweet his threats. The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, and…

Twitter labels two Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

Twitter has labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over some of his questionable posts.

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter has flagged tweets from US president Donald Trump with a fact-check warning. The social media site added a warning phrase to two of Mr Trump’s tweets in which he called postal voting “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed”. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides users to a Twitter Moments page with fact checks and news stories about Mr Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.

Trump, Twitter, And Free Speech

Content moderation at scale is impossible to do well. But, also content moderation of a world leader spewing blatant conspiracy theories...

Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time

The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.

House FISA bill suddenly on life support

A bill to reauthorize three expired surveillance programs is in jeopardy, with President Trump urging Republicans to oppose it and progressives raising concerns about a key amendment.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fac.

Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting

Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed,” among other things. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail boxes will be robbed,” among other things. Under the tweets, there is now a link reading “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” that guides users to a Twitter “moments” page with fact checks and news stories about Trump’s unsubstantiated claims.Until now, the president has simply blown past Twitter’s half-hearted attempts to enforce rules intended to promote civility and “healthy” conversation on its most prominent user.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

US News: For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

More False Mail-In Ballot Claims from Trump

California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election. But President Donald Trump falsely said, on Twitter and at the White House, that the ballots would go to "anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there" and "people that aren’t citizens."

Trump Is a Problem That Twitter Cannot Fix

When a duly elected president is bent on spreading misinformation, tech companies can rein him in only so much.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Twitter’s first fact-check of Trump was a gutless one

On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter did something new: It fact-checked the president. The company added “get the facts” links to two of Donald Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread election fraud.

Trump rages at Twitter after social network fact-checks tweet

Twitter on Tuesday fact-checked tweets made by US President Donald Trump regarding mail-in ballots. In the tweets, Trump dismisses the idea that in-mail ballots...

Trump threatens to shut down social media companies

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.

Trump Threatens Twitter After Presidential Tweets Get Fact Check

The president claimed that tech giants “silence conservative voices,” and threatened to regulate them, despite not being able to.

Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets

It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.Trump reacted: 'Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms

The spat began when Twitter labelled two of the US president's tweets as

Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump

Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.

Twitter labels Trump tweets with a fact check for the first time

Twitter for the first time put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump. Twitter highlighted two of Trump's tweets on Tuesday that falsely claimed mail-in ballots

Republicans Sue to Block Remote Voting in House

House Republicans are suing to block Democrats from relying on remote proxy voting during the Covid-19 pandemic, claiming the historic change is a power play by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Twitter fact-checks Trump as US president cries vote meddling

Twitter has, for the first time, prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact -checkers.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling' free speech after fact check

President Trump on Tuesday evening accused Twitter of “stifling FREE SPEECH” and interfering in the 2020 election by fact-checking one of his tweets on the issue of voting by mail.

Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.

Trump supporters target Twitter employee after fact check

Twitter’s decision to fact check Donald Trump has resulted in mass harassment of one of its employees.

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

The price of Twitter’s ‘fact-check’ on President Trump

After President Trump’s fevered conspiracy tweets about Joe Scarborough’s former intern Lori Klausutis, her widower, T.J. Klausutis, begged the company to delete them. It was a heartbreaking plea

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitte­r target­ed two tweets Presid­ent Trump posted in which he made claims withou­t eviden­ce

House holds first-ever proxy votes during pandemic

Dozens of House members voted remotely for the first time in the chamber’s history on Wednesday amid safety concerns during the coronavirus pandemic despite Republicans suing Democrats over enacting

When The Problem Isn't Twitter But President Trump

President Trump is not happy with Twitter. But a lot of other people were already unhappy with Twitter. As his tweets have grown more...

Donald Trump furious as Twitter flag his tweets with fact-check warning

US President Donald Trump has slammed Twitter after it flagged his tweets with a fact-check warning for the first time.The president had two of his tweets

Trump Threatens To ‘Close Down’ Social Media Platforms

Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network

Sorry, President Trump, Twitter Makes Its Own Rules

But the social media company sure chose a weird place to draw the line.

Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets

For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.

Trump to sign executive order on social media Thursday

President Trump is set to sign an executive order "pertaining to social media" on Thursday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Wednesday.She did not offer any further details.

Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections

President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service

Trump wants to fight Twitter more than regulate it

Why regulation isn’t what Trump cares about most

Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting

Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".

Justice says it will recommend Trump veto FISA bill

The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it opposes House-proposed changes to surveillance reform legislation and will urge President Trump to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.

Twitter calls out US President Donald Trump, he responds

Twitter had on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by Trump.

House GOP Sues Nancy Pelosi over Proxy Voting Scheme

Kevin McCarthy, 20 GOP lawmakers, and four congressional constituents have filed a lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi's proxy voting scheme.

Zuckerberg Criticizes Twitter For Fact-Checking Trump Tweets

‘Private companies probably shouldn't be, especially these platform companies, shouldn't be in the position of doing that,’ he told Fox News.

Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time

Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.

Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s Supporters

After the social media company labeled two of the president’s tweets as inaccurate on Tuesday, his adherents pounced.

Twitter adds fact-check warning label to Trump’s tweets for first time

Twitter Inc. marked tweets by President Donald Trump with a fact-check warning label for the first time Tuesday, after the president falsely claimed mail-in...

Allies blast Donald Trump's murder conspiracy theory

Prominent Republicans and usually supportive media outlets have criticised Trump for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the death of a Florida woman.

Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in U.S. elections

Earlier on Tuesday, Twitter labelled a post by Trump as misleading, and directed the president’s followers to a fact-check page on the post.

Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time

President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’

Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time

President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency

Trump threatens to veto FISA bill ahead of House vote

President Trump is threatening to veto legislation reauthorizing expired government surveillance tools if it passes in the House, citing “massive abuse” of the government powers in the Russia

Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time

Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech

Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media as Twitter fact-checks him

President Trump hit out hours after Twitter added a 'misleading information' tag to his tweets to flag up inaccuracies

Trump threatens social media shutdown amid checks from Twitter

The tension between social networking platform, Twitter, and Donald Trump, escalated on Wednesday when Mr Trump reacted angrily to a fact-check

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after Twitter fact check

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

Trump threatens Twitter with ‘big action’ for flagging his tweets

Washington, May 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Twitter with “big action” for tagging two of his tweets on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact check warning, US president furious

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president ove…

The 'Fact-Checking' Mess Twitter Has Created For Itself

Standards.

Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check

Although there is no evidence that the US president has the ability to do so.

Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of

Twitter labels Trump's tweets as misleading, US President hits back

Twitter's decision is likely to raise further questions about its willingness to consistently apply the label to other Trump's tweets

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.

Trump threatens to regulate or shut down social media companies

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 27) threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after ...

In a first, Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump tweets on voting fraud

Site tells users to ‘get the facts about mail-in ballots’ on tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be ‘substantially fraudulent.’

Mail-in voting could turn Election Day into Election Week

A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...

Donald Trump blasts Twitter for flagging his tweets with a fact-check warning

DONALD TRUMP has hit out at Twitter after several of his tweets were flagged with a fact-check warning for the first time. The US president has accused the social media platform of "interfering in the 2020 presidential election" and "completely stifling FREE SPEECH" after warnings were added to two tweets. In the two Tweets, Mr. Trump spoke out against the use of mail-in ballots in the upcoming US election, claiming they were "fraudulent" and warning"mail boxes will be robbed". However, under the posts, a link was added reading: "Get the facts about mail-in ballots". The link that takes users to a Twitter "moments" page offering fact checks and additional news stories related to Mr. Trump's, so far, unsubstantiated claims. Advertisement A “what you need to know” box also features on the page, highlighting three different claims about postal voting previously made by the president and the reasons why they are incorrect. Reacting to the addition of the two fact-heck warnings, Mr. Trump tweeted: "Twitter is now…

President Donald Trump, Twitter at war over free speech

President Donal Trump of the United States (US) on Wednesday, May 27, threatened to close down the micro-blogging site, Twitter, including all social media.

Trump Threatens to Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet

Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.

What Would Happen if Twitter Banned Trump?

Social media and journalists alike amplify the president’s lies and propaganda.

Trump threatens to regulate or close down social media platforms

The threat came a day after microblogging service provider, Twitter, labelled his tweet on voting by mail as misleading

Twitter adds fact-check label to Donald Trump tweets for first time

In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence conservative voices, and need to change course or face action.

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.

Trump urges House Republicans to reject FISA renewal bill

President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to reject pending legislation that would renew a set of domestic surveillance powers that lapsed two...

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump’s tweets in which he’d claimed that more mail-in voting …

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump's tweets in which he'd claimed that more mail-in voting would lead to what he called a

Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.

Trump Threatens to Regulate, Close Down Twitter Amid Spat Over Flagged Tweets

The president accused the social media giant of “completely stifling FREE speech” late Tuesday, warning that he would not allow this to continue after the microblogging...

Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time

Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.

Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after his tweets tagged

On Tuesday, Twitter for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers. 

Twitter fact checks Trump's tweet, Trump says it is stifling free speech

Micro-blogging site Twitter has labeled some of US President Donald Trump's tweets as "potentially misleading" and Trump is certainly not happy with Twitter's new discovery.

Trump to sign executive order on social media amid Twitter furor

‘Big Tech is doing everything in their very considerable power to CENSOR in advance of the 2020 Election,’ Trump tweets.

Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...

House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks...

Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

Trump threatens to shut down social media companies after Twitter fact check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies — a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc. after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter puts warning on his false claims

President vows to ‘strongly regulate’ or shutter platforms that ‘silence conservative voices’ a day after Twitter added warning label on falsehoods

Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”

On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.

Cheney says Trump should stop tweeting Scarborough conspiracy

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Wyo.) said Wednesday that President Trump should stop tweeting an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough.

Trump to sign executive order on social media today, says White House

WASHINGTON, May 28 — US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies today, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conservative voices. The officials, who spoke to reporters travelling with Trump to...

House Republicans sue Pelosi to block voter proxy amid pandemic

May 27 (UPI) -- Nearly two dozens Republicans have sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seeking to block the House of Representatives from proxy voting, a measure instituted by Democrats to allow congressmen to vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump urges Republicans to block bill extending FISA provisions

President Trump on Tuesday urged House Republicans to oppose legislation extending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions, citing abuses of the law against his 2016 campaign.

Trump Threatens To Shut Social Media Companies After Twitter Fact Check

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies -- a warning apparently aimed at Twitter after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...

UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system. A day after filing a federal lawsuit to overturn rules allowing

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Donald Trump threatens social media companies after tweets get warning labels

He's not impressed.

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system.

Trump threatens to close social media platforms following Twitter spat

There have long been complaints from the right that online platforms censor conservative opinions because of a liberal bias. Now after being fact-checked by Twitter, Donald Trump has threatened to close down social media platforms.

Twitter slaps fact-check label on Trump’s tweets - US & Canada

Twitter slaps fact-check label on Trump tweets on mail-in ballots. Trump: Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election.

8 Lies by Joe Biden and the Left that Twitter Didn't 'Fact Check'

Twitter added a "fact check" label to President Donald Trump's tweets raising widely-held concerns with mail-in voting fraud earlier today, but it has failed to apply a similar standard to repeated falsehoods by elected Democrats, the mainstream media, and Joe Biden.

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

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Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.

Twitter places fact-check notification on Donald Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

Twitter on Tuesday placed a notification fact-checking tweets sent by US President Donald Trump claiming that mail-in ballots will be "substantially fraudulent" and result in a "rigged election." The

US House Republicans to sue Pelosi remote proxy voting in pandemic

U.S. House of Representatives Republicans will sue Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi over rule changes that allow members to vote on each other's ...

Trump Calls On House Republicans to Vote Against FISA Renewal Bill

On 14 May, the US Senate passed a bill by a single vote that gives government agencies such as the FBI and CIA the right to access citizens' browsing histories without...

Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check

President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential

Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact-checks his tweets

President Donald Trump threatened to regulate or shutter social media companies – a warning apparently aimed at Twitter Inc after it began fact-checking his tweets.

Donald Trump Threatens Regulation or Shutdown of Social Media Companies

President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned social media companies to stop silencing conservatives on their platforms or face a stiff penalty.

Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19

US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.

Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery

WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...

Twitter Adds ‘Misleading’ Warning To Donald Trump’s Tweets For The First Time

Twitter has marked two of Donald Trump’s Twitter posts as “potentially misleading.”

House Dems adjourn without FISA vote after Trump announces veto threat

The House of Representatives adjourned late Wednesday without voting on whether to reauthorize advanced surveillance tools used by law enforcement -- a measure that had wide bipartisan support back in March, but which has drawn sudden GOP opposition amid news of apparent FBI misconduct.

Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check

There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.

Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies After Twitter fact check

In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence conservative voices, and need to change course or face action.Twitter shares fell 1.65% in early trading in New York after Donald Trump’s tweet

Twitter flags Trump's tweets for misinformation and false claims for the first time

President Trump established a direct relation between mail-in ballots and rigged elections. Consequently, Twitter went on to flag those tweets as false claims, and Trump responded strongly to it.

House Republicans file lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi to end proxy voting

The lawsuit alleges that the proxy vote legislation passed by the House earlier this month is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent.

US House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remove proxy voting in pandemic

The lawsuit, to be filed in federal court in Washington, will seek to block the new system passed by the Democratic-majority House.

Trump urges GOP to vote 'NO' on FISA bill, citing Russia probe concerns

President Trump on Tuesday night warned that Republicans should vote against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the controversial measure that sets up a separate legal avenue for the U.S. government to get permission to spy on individuals who might be agents of a foreign power in the United States. 

Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week?

A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...

Trump again tweets about Scarborough conspiracy, despite heavy criticism

President Trump on Wednesday yet again raised a conspiracy theory about the death of an aide to former Rep.

House Republicans sue Pelosi in long-shot bid to halt House proxy voting

The House plans to vote Wednesday on reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, inaugurating a new rule that allows members to submit their votes via congressional proxy. The proxy voting rule, approved along party lines, allows one member of Congress to vote yes, no, or present for up to 10 colleagues, and more than 50 House Democrats had registered a proxy by Tuesday night. The temporary measure allows members of Congress to avoid travel and Washington, D.C., during the COVID-19 pandemic. House Republicans sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in federal court Tuesday night to block the measure, claiming it is unconstitutional because the House would be voting without a physical quorum. Pelosi said Tuesday that the rule is "fully consistent with the Constitution," arguing the House GOP's "sad stunt" is an attempt "to delay and obstruct urgently needed action to meet the needs of American workers and families during the coronavirus crisis." "It's unlikely that Republicans will find a welcome…

Trump vs Twitter: US President threatens to shut down social media

US News: Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to shut down social media after Twitter censured him mildly, adding a fact check notification to two of his tweet

Always-on-Twitter Trump threatens on Twitter to shut down Twitter!

The latest of the president's rants came after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated.

WH Press Secretary Voted By Mail In Every FL Election In The Past Decade

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has vehemently defended President Trump’s baseless tirade against mail-in voting initiatives, reportedly voted...

Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What's next?

OAKLAND, Calif. — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted a “Rigged Election.” On Wednesday, the president threatened to impose new regulation on social media companies or even to “close them down.” But Twitter’s move and …

Trump's devoted new press secretary is no different from her predecessors

Kayleigh McEnany offered a straight-faced defence of Trump’s wildest conspiracy theories during a Tuesday briefing

Twitter fact-checks Trump’s tweets; here’s how the US President reacted

Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey had announced last year that the company will ban all political advertising in a move that attempted to decrease misinformation and political lineage of the platform.

Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet

President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in

Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets

President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.

BREAKING: Trump threatens to shut down social media platforms

BREAKING: TrumU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc...

Cheney Scolds Trump For Peddling False Conspiracy Theory About Scarborough

House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to stop tweeting about a debunked conspiracy...

Twitter is 'Interfering' in US Election, 'Stifling' Free Speech, Alleges Trump

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and 'completely stifling' free speech, after the social media

Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What’s next?

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted...

Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites  - US & Canada

US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.

Donald Trump Continues Pressing 'Psycho Joe Scarborough' About 'Cold Case'

President Donald Trump continued tweeting about the conspiracy theory surrounding Joe Scarborough and the death of one of his interns.

Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed".

Trump Is In A Feud With Twitter. But They Both Desperately Need Each Other.

President Donald Trump creates a lot of headaches for Twitter. He also creates a lot of headlines, engagement, and much-needed cultural relevancy.

Trump accuses Twitter of 2020 election interference after the platform fact-checks his false tweets

Donald Trump has lashed out at Twitter, accusing the site of not only interfering in the 2020 presidential elections, but also of standing in the way of free speech.

White House organizes harassment of Twitter employee as Trump threatens company

The Twitter employee is now facing death threats.

Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

House to begin proxy voting; GOP sues to block historic change

May 27 (UPI) -- The House is set to begin a historic new proxy voting resolution on Wednesday that will let lawmakers cast votes for absent lawmakers, a prospect opposed by Republicans in the lower chamber.

Trump Miffed With Fact Check Warning On His Tweets, Says Twitter Interfering In US Elections 2020

After Twitter added a warning label for misleading information on a series of tweets by US President Donald Trump regarding 'Mail-in' voting, he is claimed that the social media site is interfering in the US Presidential elections.

The Republican Lawmakers Calling Out Trump on His Scarborough Murder Insanity

While President Donald Trump’s allies largely stood silent as the president continues to push baseless murder conspiracies against Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, several Republican lawmakers have sounded off and called out the president for peddling the lies.Over the past several weeks, the president

Trump Will Sign Executive Order On Social Media After Lashing Out At Twitter

President Trump is set to sign an executive order on social media following his threat to shut down platforms after...

DOJ: Barr would ask for Trump veto on FISA bill as it stands now

Attorney General William Barr would recommend a presidential veto of a bill that focuses on extending three expired surveillance tools the FBI uses to pursue terrorists and spies, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

Why Twitter labeling Trump’s tweets as “potentially misleading” is a big step forward

Good content moderation starts with acting from principles, not outrage

Twitter interfering in 2020 election, says Trump after his tweets were labelled as misleading

Twitter interfering in 2020 election, says Trump after his tweets were labelled as misleading: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) hit back at Twitter for labelling his two tweets as misleading, saying the social media platform is

Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots

Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Strongly Regulate’ Or Close Down Social Media Platforms

Donald Trump escalated his feud with social media on Wednesday morning when he threatened to “strongly regulate” or shut down platforms he feels are showing a bias against conservative ...

Trump Threatens To Shut Down ‘Social Media’ On Twitter After His Mail-In Ballot Tweets Fact-Checked

Donald Trump threatened on Twitter that he would close down 'social media platforms', the day after Twitter fact-checked one of his tweets.

Donald Trump Threatens To Close Down Social Media Platforms on a Social Media Platform

US President, Donald Trump, has today threatened to close down social media platforms over the fear that they “silence” conservative voice. In a spirited rant on his favourite social network, Twitter, he said that the ruling party will “strongly regulate” or “close them down” over this issue. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence […]

Trump threatens to shutter social media companies over alleged election interference

Trump’s warning represented an escalation of his previous rhetoric targeting the tech giants over purported bias against conservative expression.

Donald Trump: Widespread Vote-by-Mail Will 'Destroy this Country'

President Donald Trump continued to berate Democrats for pushing vote-by-mail despite concerns about voter fraud.

CNN's Jeffrey Toobin: Twitter Should Delete Trump's Scarborough Tweets

Jeffrey Toobin advocated for Twitter to censor President Donald Trump's Twitter feed by deleting his tweets about Joe Scarborough.  

Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling FREE SPEECH' after company adds fact checks to his tweets

President Trump on Tuesday night accused Twitter of "interfering" in the 2020 presidential election after the company attached a fact check to two of his tweets that made false claims about mail-in ballots. Trump declared that mail-in ballots are fraudulent, which led Twitter to include links in the tweets redirecting users to a page with facts on the issue. This was the first time Twitter has labeled Trump's tweets as being misleading, and he was quick to respond, claiming that the company is "completely stifling FREE SPEECH, and I, as President, will not allow it to happen!" Twitter did not delete any of his tweets, despite calls to do so by people directly affected by his messages, nor did the company ban his account. In a statement, a Twitter spokesperson said his tweets "contain potentially misleading information about the voting process and have been labeled to provide additional context." Trump dismissed Twitter's fact checking, saying the research was conducted by "Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington…

Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

The move drew a furious response from Trump.

‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms

Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.

President Donald Trump Is Angry After Twitter Slapped A Warning On His Posts For This Reason

President Donald Trump is currently in the middle of a war with Twitter, and it is not certain he will be victorious. On Tuesday, the former

Executive Order on Social Media Companies Will Be Signed on Thursday - White House

President Trump earlier threatened to put regulations or even shut down social media sites, including Twitter, after the latter labeled the president's tweets with...

Jim Acosta: Trump Lying About Link Between Vote-by-Mail, Voter Fraud

Jim Acosta took aim at President Donald Trump for accusing Twitter of election interference over their decision to fact-check his tweets.

Donald Trump threatens to “close down social media” after Twitter puts warning on his tweet

US president, Donald Trump has threatened to close down social media platforms, a day after Twitter posted a fact-checking notice on one of his tweets. Trump's threat comes a day after Twitter Inc. for the first

Where will Trump rant if not on Twitter? He threatens to close down social media

Ironically, the president used Twitter itself to threaten its closure after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated

Fox's Napolitano to Trump: First Amendment 'does not regulate Twitter'

Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said Wednesday that President Trump faces an uphill battle with his threat to regulate social media platforms like Twitter.

Romney to Trump: Stop 'Vile, Baseless' Accusations Against Scarborough

Mitt Romney urged President Donald Trump to cease pushing the conspiracy theory that Joe Scarborough murdered his one-time aide.

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump, the historically prolific tweeter of political barbs and blasts, threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering today after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? — to tweet his threats.

Donald Trump suggests social media could be shut down due to bias against conservatives

After Twitter labeled some of Donald Trump's recent tweets as misinformation, the U.S. President has suggested that social media could be shut down over fears that they silence conservative opinions.

Kevin McCarthy Leads House Republicans In Suing Nancy Pelosi Over New Proxy Voting Rules

House Republicans are suing Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to stop the new rules allowing members of Congress to vote by proxy. The Democrat-led rule change was approved in response to the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic despite the Senate returning to Washington, D.C., and working under safety guidelines.

Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time

Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.

Twitter is ‘interfering’ in US election, ‘stifling’ free speech, alleges Donald Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed,".

Trump Campaign: Twitter 'Fact Check' Proof of Silicon Valley Obstruction

President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday reacted to the news that Twitter had fact-checked the president's tweet.

Trump threatens Twitter with regulations, closure after site added fact-check link to tweet

President Donald Trump is threatening social media companies with new regulation or even closure after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

House scraps vote on FISA bill; conducts first proxy floor vote in history

May 27 (UPI) -- The House on Wednesday scrapped a vote to reauthorize surveillance authorities under the Foreign Surveillance Act, as it carried out the first proxy votes in its history.

Joe Biden hires voting rights director, contrasting Trump's move to hinder mail-in ballots

The Biden campaign hired a senior staffer to aid in voter protection issues as the debate over absentee ballots comes to a head.

Twitter, other tech giants defeat free speech and censorship lawsuit by right-wing activist

Twitter and several other social media giants defeated a lawsuit by right-wing activist Laura Loomer and the conservative group Freedom Watch in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, in a case that highlighted Republican frustrations with what they perceive as pervasive online censorship -- and the challenges they face in doing something about it.

Donald Trump: 'Twitter Is Now Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'

Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 presidential election after branding one of his tweets warning about election fraud "false."

In A First, Twitter Flags Trump’s Tweets With Fact-Check Warning; He Alleges Curb On Free Speech

Twitter flagged two of his tweets claiming “mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent”.

Pelosi blasts House Republicans over lawsuit to halt proxy voting: 'Sad stunt'

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) late Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from House Republicans seeking to block the chamber from holding proxy voting, in which members vote for colleagues remotely on the

Twitter is 'interfering' in the US election, 'stifling' free speech, says US President Donald Trump

The Trump Campaign alleged that Twitter was interfering with the president getting his message through to voters.

Legal Experts Sound Off on Trump’s ‘Insane’ Attacks on Twitter's First Amendment Rights

President Donald Trump got a reality check on Tuesday, or at least a fact-check, when Twitter began flagging the president’s false or misleading tweets and providing links to factually accurate information--in this case, about extremely low rate of mail-in voter fraud. The president responded by attacking the social media platform, claiming the privately owned company was “stifling free speech,” a statement which many legal experts saw fit to fact-check as well.

Trump threatens shut down social media platforms after Twitter put a disinformation warning on his false tweets

President Donald Trump threatened to close down social media platforms if they censor conservative voices, after Twitter on Tuesday tagged one of his messages with a fact check warning.

Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi is endangering Constitution to ensure she has more power

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is endangering the Constitution to ensure that she has more power by maintaining a system of proxy voting in Congress put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Wednesday. 

Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

'Potentially Misleading Information': In a First, Twitter Adds Fact-check Warnings to Trump's Tweets

The label was imposed on two tweets Trump posted on Tuesday claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent" and would result in "a rigged election", Xinhua reported. It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.

Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’

‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...

Twitter's Trump 'Fact Check' Does Not Disclose Company Partnered with Groups Pushing Mail-In Ballots

Twitter for the first time put a fact-check label on tweets from President Trump, using the controversial tactic on messages that...

It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter

President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case. Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close down" social media platforms that are allegedly silencing "conservative voices," Pompeo sent out a tweet saying the U.S. "will not tolerate" government-imposed censorship or shutdowns. Pompeo's tweet isn't in response to Trump, exactly — it references the Freedom Online Coalition, a partnership of 31 governments seeking to improve Internet freedom. The group has been vocal about combating any attempts to limit freedom of expression or increase Internet surveillance as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Trump's social media threats came after Twitter labeled two of his tweets as misleading on Tuesday, the first time that distinction was given to the president on the platform. Seeing as Pompeo specifically boosted the FOC's statement…

It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter

President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case.Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close

US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19

After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.

Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter

President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.

Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting

President Donald Trump flew into a rage on Tuesday night after Twitter used its new fact checking feature to correct...

20 Republican lawmakers file lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over new proxy voting system

A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the chamber's new proxy voting system, which allows lawmakers to designate another member to vote on their behalf during the coronavirus.

Andrew Napolitano: I'll 'Defend to the Death' Twitter’s Right to Fact Check Trump

Andrew Napolitano said he will "defend to the death" Twitter's right to fact check President Donald Trump.

Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud

Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips

Lisa Boothe: Dems want to shut down Trump's 'unfiltered access' to voters on Twitter

Democrats want President Trump's enormous and "unfiltered" Twitter access shut down because it has been an extremely effective campaign tool for him over the past four years, Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe asserted Wednesday.

Mitt Romney calls out ‘vile’ Donald Trump murder accusations against ‘psycho’ Joe Scarborough

“Never Trumper” Mitt Romney stepped in to defend his friend and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough on Wednesday after the president renewed his Twitter feud against the MSNBC host.The Utah senator called the accusations vile and baseless after Donald Trump escalated his campaign against “psycho

Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets

"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.

Trump threatens to shut down social-media platforms after Twitter put a fact-check warning on his false tweets

"We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen," President Donald Trump tweeted early Wednesday.

Twitter Fact-checker Claimed Trump Admin Are 'ACTUAL NAZIS'; Mocked 'Fly Over' States

Yoel Roth, the Twitter official in charge of its fact-checking policy, has tweeted that members of the Trump administration are "Nazis."

As Trump rails against mail-in voting, his campaign tries to make it easier for Pennsylvania supporters

"We have an obligation to our voters to inform them of what the law is in their state and what their options are," the campaign said.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet

The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.

'Big Action to Follow': Donald Trump Threatens Twitter After it Adds Fact-Check Warnings to US President's Tweets

After Twitter conducted a fact check for the first time and tagged US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading information', latter threatens to take 'big action' against the micro-blogging site

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Vote-by-Mail But Has Voted by Mail at Least 11 Times

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump's increasing attacks on vote-by-mail in recent days. Over the past decade, however, McEnany has personally voted by mail in Florida at least 11 times. According to an investigation of voter records by the Tampa Bay Times, McEnany has voted by mail in every election since 2010.

House Republicans say votes taken in House under proxy plan 'cannot become law,' would be unconstitutional

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Minority Whip Steve Scalese, R-La., and Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., lambasted the proxy voting plan during a press conference, along with a handful of other members. The House Republicans announced a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Tuesday over the proxy voting system's constitutionality. 

Kellyanne Conway: Trump's Twitter fact checks done by 'people who attack him all day long'

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump’s Twitter fact checks are conducted by the same “people who attack him all day long.”

Trump’s Press Secretary Has Solely Voted By Mail Since 2010, Report Says, Despite Claims Of Fraud Risks

Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that mail-in voting leads to election fraud.

Scarborough on Trump 'Cold Case' Tweets: 'Most Americans Don't Live in the Gutters of Twitter'

MSNBC "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough on Wednesday reacted to President Donald Trump continuing to tweet about the 2001 death of Lori Klausutis, a 28-year-old intern working for Scarborough when he was a congressman representing Florida who was found dead in Scarborough's office. | Clips

Trump's press secretary says there are 'real concerns' with mail-in voting. She's voted by mail 11 times.

Do as I say, not as I have done for the last decade.White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has voted by mail 11 times in the past 10 years, sending in a ballot for every Florida election she's participated in since 2010, The Tampa Bay Times reports. She reportedly last voted by mail in Florida

Trump's press secretary says there are 'real concerns' with mail-in voting. She's voted by mail 11 times.

Do as I say, not as I have done for the last decade. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has voted by mail 11 times in the past 10 years, sending in a ballot for every Florida election she's participated in since 2010, The Tampa Bay Times reports. She reportedly last voted by mail in Florida's primary just two months ago, shortly before she told reporters there is supposed "bipartisan consensus on the fact that mass mail-in voting can lead to fraud." McEnany's voting history is similar to that of her boss, President Trump, who has routinely voted by mail while making a stink over others who do the same. "The president is, after all, the president, which means he's here in Washington. He's unable to cast his vote down in Florida, his state of residence," McEnany said last week about the president's voting decisions. McEnany's defense of Trump came after he incorrectly asserted that Michigan illegally distributed millions of absentee ballot applications to its residents and threatened to withhold funding…

Twitter fact-checks inaccuracies in Donald Trump's tweets after years of espousing hands-off approach with president

Twitter added information to refute the inaccuracies in President Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time on Tuesday, after years of pressure over its inaction on his false and threatening posts

Trump Can’t Shut Down Social Media Platforms — ’He’s Backwards’– Explains Harvard Law Professor

A Harvard Law professor explains why Trump's threat to 'shut down' social media platforms is completely empty, in an exclusive interview.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump accused Twitter on Tuesday of "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election" after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail in California.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.

Zuckerberg knocks Twitter for fact-checking Trump, says private companies shouldn't be 'the arbiter of truth'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called out Twitter for attaching a fact check to a tweet from President Trump, telling Fox News' Dana Perino that privately-owned digital platforms should not act as the "arbiter of truth."

Meltdown: CNN's Don Lemon Begs Twitter to Stop Protecting First Amendment Rights Over Trump's Tweets

As we’ve noted before, President Trump has broken the minds of liberal America, especially within their media sphere. I mean, it’s become totally unhinged. And CNN appears to be one of the prime hot spots for meltdowns from its hosts and reporters over this White House. It’s great. It’s great entertainment for sure—and Don Lemon keeps being a gold mine for these sorts of events.

Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.

Trump threatens GOP control of Twitter, Facebook: 'We will strongly regulate, or close them down'

“Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices. We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”

White House press secretary says 'it's Joe Scarborough that has to answer' for Trump's false murder allegations

When your criticism-sensitive boss falsely accuses a prominent critic of murder, then doubles down after the dead woman's husband publicly pleads for him to stop spreading these "horrifying lies" and "filth," you may not have great options when asked to respond. And White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany chose some bad responses at Tuesday's press briefing. There is no "cold case" involving the 2001 death of Lori Klausutis, a constituent services staffer in a Florida congressional office of MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, then a Republican congressman. The authorities never had any doubt her death was an accident. "The President of the United States has taken something that does not belong him — the memory of my dead wife — and perverted it for perceived political gain," her widower, Timothy Klausutis, wrote in an open letter to Twitter on Tuesday. "My wife deserves better." Most of the Scarborough-related questions McEnany fielded Tuesday were some variation on why Trump continues to falsely accuse him of…

'Close them down': Trump threatens to regulate or shutter social media platforms after Twitter fact-check

President Trump threatened to close social media companies following Twitter's decision to place a fact-checking alert below a few of his tweets.

Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election’ after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of “interfering” in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.

US President Trump: If the FISA Bill is passed tonight on the House floor, I will quickly VETO it.

While parting ways from a sustained attack on China, US President Donald Trump recently tweeted his dissent for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance

McCarthy: Congressional Proxy Voting 'Endangering the Constitution to Ensure Pelosi Has More Power

As the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has proceeded with a change to House rules that will allow for so-called proxy voting by members, a move opposed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). | Clips

CNN's Cooper on Trump's Scarborough Tweets: 'He Is Just a Little Man, Despite His Girth and Size'

Tuesday on CNN, host Anderson Cooper criticized President Donald Trump for his messaging on masks and his tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. | Clips

CNN's Lemon: Twitter Should Make Label on Trump's Tweets 'Bigger,' Remove Tweets about Scarborough

On Tuesday's "CNN Tonight," host Don Lemon stated that Twitter is "letting the president use their platform to drag us all right into the mud, letting him | Clips

Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning

Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for…

White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies

Adding to the slew of updates from the US, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently announced that US President Trump will sign an ex

Kellyanne Conway slams Twitter's Trump fact-checks: They're done by 'people who attack him all day long'

In a sharp rebuke of Twitter's first-ever move to fact-check a tweet by President Trump, White House adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway insisted Wednesday that Democrats within the mainstream media cannot be relied upon. 

Anderson Cooper Unloads On Trump As U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Surpasses 100,000: ‘What A Little Man’

America hit a sad milestone on Wednesday as the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed 100,000. While presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt message to those mourning the loss of loved ones, telling Americans that "the nation grieves with you," President Donald Trump has been focused on a debunked conspiracy theory that…

Anderson Cooper Drags Donald Trump Over Joe Scarborough Staffer Conspiracy Theory: ‘What A Little Man’

Anderson Cooper dragged Donald Trump as a 'little man' for falsely suggesting Joe Scarborough was involved in the death of his former aide.

Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Donald Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results.

Wall Street Journal: Trump 'smear' about Scarborough staffer death is 'same sort of trash' as Steele dossier

The Wall Street Journal compared President Trump's accusations that Joe Scarborough committed murder to the Steele dossier.

Wielding Twitter like a weapon: Here's what was really going on when Trump's most outrageous tweet storms took place

On Mother's Day, Trump came close to breaking his all-time record for tweets in a day. Clocking in at 126, it was his third largest tweet storm.

Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump smeared a prominent television host today from the podium in the Rose Garden with an unfounded allegation of murder.

Twitter tried to correct Trump's falsehoods about vote by mail, but the platform's first fact-check on the president's tweets was itself misleading

The confusing and misleading parts of their fact-check show the difficulty that accompanies social media platforms acting as fact-checkers, too.

Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”

But you can trust him to be impartial.

Donald Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate or close' social media for trying to 'silence conservative voices' after Twitter fact-checks two of his 'misleading' tweets

Donald Trump demanded social media platforms 'clean up your act' as he warned his administration will begin to regulate such websites after Twitter, for the first time ever, fact-checked his tweets.

Twitter & media know this isn’t about mail-in ballots or fraud, but about who gets to define truth; Trump does too

After all, these are the same outlets that have peddled the Russiagate conspiracy theory with impunity for the past four years, and even racked up prestigious awards for the blatantly fraudulent coverage

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has promoted conspiracy theories about mail-in-voting fraud, voted by mail 11 times over the past 10 years

Like his press secretary, Trump also votes by mail in Florida, despite his false claims about fraud.

'Absolutely no legal authority': Trump's threats to shut down Twitter are 'totally asinine' and reek of censorship, according to legal experts

Trump has long made unsubstantiated claims that social-media platforms are biased against and "silence" conservative users.

Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Twitter declines request from widower to remove Trump’s false tweets suggesting MSNBC host murdered man’s wife | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The widower of Lori Klausutis, whose death President Donald Trump has used to smear MSNBC host Joe Scarborough, is asking Twitter to remove the president’s tweets on the subject.

‘Mr. Trump is debasing his office’: The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has come out against President Trump for pushing a conspiracy theory about MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough.

'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory

President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.

'Absolutely no legal authority': Trump's threats to shut down Twitter are 'totally asinine' and reek of censorship, according to legal experts, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Trump has long made unsubstantiated claims that social-media platforms are biased against and "silence" conservative users.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Gutfeld on the Central Park dog lady

By now you've seen the video of that white Central Park lady in New York City, who when asked by a black birdwatcher to leash her dog, called the cops on him. That was ugly.

Protests over death of black man in Minneapolis

Police in Minneapolis fired tear gas and bean bag rounds at crowds protesting the death of a black man who was held by officers on the ground while being handcuffed.

Stop Calling The Police On Black People

This article explores the modern day phenomenon of White people calling the police on innocent Black people, which was most recently seen in the viral video of "Central Park Karen."

Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of black man

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.Mayor Jacob Frey announced the firings on Twitter, saying "This is the right call.”The man's death Monday night was under investigation by the FBI and state law enforcement authorities. It immediately drew comparisons to the case of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died in 2014 in New York after he was placed in a chokehold by police and pleaded for his life, saying he could not breathe.

Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After Death of Black Man

Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.

4 Minnesota cops sacked after death of black man

Four members of the Minneapolis Police Department have been fired over the death of a black man who was taken into custody and seen on video being pinned down by his neck.

US fires policemen after brutalised black man dies

Four police officers in Minneapolis were sacked Tuesday as a video showing one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who later died sparked street protests in the midwestern US cit...

Protesters clash with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death

Chaos broke out on Tuesday night in Minneapolis as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of George Floyd in police custody a day earlier.

Trump expects 'full report' on death of George Floyd

President Trump on Wednesday described the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody as a “very sad event” and said he expects a “full report” when he returns to Washington. 

Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man

MINNEAPOLIS — To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was horrifying.

Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of unarmed black man

The death comes amid outrage over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot by a white father and son while jogging

Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of arrested black man

To the general American public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying ou

Video shows cop kneeling on neck of black man who died

MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AP) — A black man who died in police custody in Minneap...

Black man dies after video shows officer kneeling on neck

A video shows victim telling officers he could not breathe.

Black man dies in US as cop kneels on his neck - VIDEO

Minneapolis mayor fires four police officers following the death.

Four Minneapolis police officers fired after black man dies in Custody

Victim can be heard pleading ‘I can’t breathe’ on video shot by bystander

Four US police officers fired after death of unarmed black man

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

Four Minneapolis officers opened fire after unarmed black man dies

Minneapolis: Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.

Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park

"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.

Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS: Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday (May 27) over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face ...

Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen on a bystander’s video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer kneels on his neck for several minutes.

Police Fire Tear Gas At Crowd Protesting Against Killing Of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck...

FBI to probe death of black man in Minnesota after arrest

THE Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is to investigate the death of a black man in the United State (U.S.) state of Minnesota after a video emerged...

Demonstrators, police clash during protest over George Floyd's death

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Tuesday night to express their outrage over the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died Monday night after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. The incident was recorded, and Floyd can be heard in the video saying, "I can't breathe." The four police officers involved were fired on Tuesday, a move applauded by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and the FBI will investigate the incident for possible civil rights violations. Several community activists addressed Tuesday night's crowd. One of them, Al Flowers, warned that "this will happen again if we don't get in front of this." The protesters chanted "Prosecute the police," and a smaller group continued to march to a precinct near where Floyd died. Once there, clashes broke out, with some demonstrators spray painting squad cars and throwing water bottles and rocks at police officers; the officers fired tear gas and stun grenades at the crowd in response. Catherine…

Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Cop to Be Charged in Death of Black Man

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called publicly Wednesday for the prosecution of a police officer shown on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man, who died shortly after the incident.

2nd night of violent protests over Minneapolis man's death

MINNEAPOLIS — Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a second straight night Wednesday, with protesters in a standoff with officers outside a police precinct and looting of nearby stores. News helicopter footage showed protesters milling in streets near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, with …

Trump asks DOJ, FBI to expedite probe into George Floyd death

President Trump on Wednesday said he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI to expedite an investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier

Hundreds demand justice in Minneapolis after police killing of George Floyd

Protesters clash with police, who deploy teargas and stun grenades, following death of black man at hands of white officer

Furor in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

False claims aim to tie officer in George Floyd death to Trump

Twitter and Facebook posts with hundreds of thousands of views on Wednesday claimed Officer Derek Chauvin was pictured wearing a

Riots break out over George Floyd's death after being killed by white cop

George Floyd died gasping for air and pleading 'I can't breathe' while a white officer knelt on his neck.

Trump says he will get 'very full report' on death of George Floyd

President Trump said he will receive a White House briefing on the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in custody of Minneapolis police officers.

Furor in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on his neck

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck

Your knee in my neck. I can't breathe... Mama. Mama, Floyd pleaded.

Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck

Minneapolis mayor: Being black in America should not be a death sentence

Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck

Four police officers in Minneapolis were sacked Tuesday as a video showing one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who later died sparked street protests in the midwestern US city.

George Floyd police death spurs violent protests, looting in Minneapolis

Violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody broke out in Minneapolis for a second straight night Wednesday, with protesters in a standoff with officers outside a police precinct a

Uproar in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man

A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.

Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police

'I'm going to tell them there's an African-American man threatening my life,' she tells the black man while appearing to dial 911

Four police officers fired after killing of unarmed black man in Minnesota

Four police offers in US city of Minneapolis have been fired for their involvement in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was held down

Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police

NEW YORK, May 27 — A video of a white woman calling the police about a black birdwatcher in New York’s Central Park has gone viral, sparking anger about African Americans being falsely reported to cops. The clip, posted on Twitter and viewed 30 million times, was filmed by the man, Christian...

Mayor of Minneapolis Calls for Arrest of Officer Involved in George Floyd Death

The death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who was filmed while a police officer kneeled on his neck and who died shortly afterward, has led to mass protests...

Minneapolis police fire teargas at protesters after death of George Floyd – video

Police have clashed with protesters on the streets of Minneapolis amid outrage over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody. George Floyd died after an officer knelt on his neck for several minutes

Four US policemen fired over death of black man as family demands justice

The four policemen, who caused the death of George Floyd, have been fired as the victim's family call for a murder charge.

Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man’s death

May 27 (Reuters) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital.

President Trump calls for expedited investigation into George Floyd's death

Floyd was the black man seen in a viral video pinned down to the ground by an officer of the Minnesota Police Department. Floyd later died.

White woman fired after calling police on black man in NYC’s Central Park

Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her pol…

GRAPHIC: Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man

The Minneapolis police chief said the department would conduct a full internal investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges against the officers involved.

Biden says officers must be held ‘fully accountable’ in George Floyd’s death

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday insisted that the police officers involved in the case of a black man in Minnesota who died after being pinned to the ground with a knee to his throat need to be held “fully accountable.”

Birdwatcher: Woman's call to police was 'definitely racist'

The black birdwatcher who filmed the viral video of a woman calling the police on Memorial Day after he complained about her unleashed dog said he appreciated

Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man's death

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital. The officer along with three others involved in the apprehension of George…

Use of force protesters shut down LA highway following death of George Floyd

People protesting the use of force by law enforcement shut down part of an L.A. highway Wednesday. It was part of a Black Lives Matter march put together after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck

May 27 (UPI) -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called for the arrest of the police officer seen in a video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed man who later died.

Minneapolis Protesters Loot Target Amid Outcry over Death of George Floyd

Protesters in Minneapolis continued to express their discontent on Wednesday as many began looting a local Target. Scores of other protesters came ...

Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

US: Woman fired after backlash from racist park confrontation

Amy Cooper released an apology through a public relations service Tuesday night, saying she "reacted emotionally and made false assumptions about his intentions".

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

FBI investigates death of black man after footage shows officer kneeling on his neck

Four officers fired in wake of death of George Floyd, who told Minneapolis police: ‘I cannot breathe’

George Floyd: Protest in US over police ‘killing’ of  black man

Thousands of protesters demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, gathered at the intersection where Floyd was...

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

The fatal arrest of George Floyd, a black man kneed in the neck by police, explained

His cries of "I can’t breathe" are eerily reminiscent of Eric Garner’s.

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck

If most people, particularly people of color, had done what a police officer did late Monday, they’d already be behind bars.”

George Floyd’s family describes heartbreak over his death while in police custody

The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for

Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody

Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.

Protesters, police clash in Minneapolis a day after man died in police custody

Protesters and police clashed in Minneapolis Tuesday at the same intersection where 24 hours earlier, a man died in police custody as witness video showed officers kneeling on the man's neck.

Minneapolis protesters trash police precinct during clash over George Floyd’s death

A protest in Minneapolis over the death of a black man in police custody turned violent Tuesday night, with demonstrators clashing with police and trashing a precinct building, reports said. Several

White woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in NY Central Park

Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her politely to leash her dog in New York's Central Park.

NYC Commission on Human Rights to probe Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has announced it is launching an investigation into the case of the white dog-walker who called the cops on a black man in Central Park. “At a time when

Colin Kaepernick And Other Prominent Athletes Demand Justice For George Floyd

A video released Tuesday showed the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by police officers.

Video Shows George Floyd Moments Before His Death, Wasn't Resisting Arrest

New surveillance footage shows the moments before a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck as he repeatedly told them he couldn'...

Woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in New York's Central Park

NEW YORK: Denouncing "racism of any kind", a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say ...

Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American

The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.

NYC investigating Central Park dog dispute involving white woman and black birdwatcher

New York City's Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park.

Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on George Floyd's neck should be charged

Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.

Biden calls for DOJ Civil Rights Division to investigate George Floyd's death

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who was

Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on man’s neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday for criminal charges against the white police officer seen on video kneeling against the neck of a handcuffed black man who complained that he could not breathe and died in police custody.

George Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death in Minneapolis police custody

The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for action after viewing the video of the altercation.

Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American

The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.

George Floyd death: Protesters clash with riot police as thousands demand justice

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES - A passerby captured a distressing video of unarmed George Floyd struggling to breathe while being detained in relation to a non-violent charge by a white police officer in Minneapolis

Minneapolis officers fired in death of black man George Floyd; Protests erupt across city

Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.

Protesters in Minneapolis clash with police after death of black man officers had pinned down

Hundreds gathered to protest and express their anger over the death of a black man who died in police custody.

Omar condemns use of rubber bullets, tear gas on crowds at George Floyd protest

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday condemned law enforcement for the use of rubber bullets and tear gas on crowds in Minneapolis that were protesting the death of George Floyd on Tuesday evening.

'Central Park Karen,' Amy Cooper, faces NYC Human Rights Commission investigation

The New York City Commission on Human Rights is investigating the white woman walking her dog in New York City who called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man.”

George Floyd – 4 White Police officers fired after killing black man (Video)

4 Minneapolis police officers have been fired from their job for their involvement in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a video that went viral on social media, the man was seen held

Central Park birdwatcher says Amy Cooper death threats must ‘stop immediately’

The black birdwatcher who filmed white dog owner Amy Cooper calling the cops on him in Central Park says she’s received death threats — which he urged must “stop

George Floyd's Family Calls for Murder Charges After Video Caught Officer with Knee on His Neck

After four police officers were fired over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Floyd's family said those consequences are not nearly enough. They want the officers involved charged with murder.

Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job

Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of

Looting erupts during Minneapolis protests over black man's killing by white police officer

Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis on Wednesday in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video growing limp and lifeless as a white officer knelt on his neck. The video, taken by…

Eric Garner’s mom says video of George Floyd’s death is ‘recurring nightmare’

The harrowing viral video of an unarmed black man being pinned down by a white Minneapolis police officer is forcing Eric Garner’s mother to relive the searing pain of her son’s 2014 death all

Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death

Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.

Photos show thousands of protesters demanding justice in Minneapolis after police killed George Floyd

Thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis on Tuesday to demand justice for the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd.

Amy Cooper, The “Central Park Karen” Who Called Police On A Black Man, Has Been Fired

A white woman in New York has been fired after a viral video shows her hysterically calling police on a black man who asked her to leash her dog.

Four police officers fired following death of unarmed black man who had neck knelt on during arrest

Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a black man who later died. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the termination of the four

Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job

A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.

George Floyd Death: Protesters clash with Police in Minneapolis (Video)

Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, chanting "I can't breathe" on Tuesday night. Thousands of protesters were demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis

'I can't breathe': George Floyd's death draws comparisons to Eric Garner case

The Minneapolis deadly arrest incident immediately drew comparisons to the case of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died in 2014 in New York after he was placed in a chokehold by police and pleaded for his life, saying he could not breathe.

George Floyd: Charge policemen with murder – Family of black man killed in US

The family of George Floyd, a black man who died while a police officer pinned his neck with a knee, wants the four Minneapolis police officers involved charged with murder. According to CNN, th...

Woman loses job and gives up pet after calling police on black man who asked her to leash dog

A white woman who told New York police that a black man who asked for her dog to be leashed was “threatening” her, has since apologised after video went viral.  Amy Cooper admitted on Monday night

‘I can’t breathe’ – Here’s what we know about George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis police

George Floyd, an African-American man, died after a white Minneapolis cop who arrested him knelt on his neck despite pleading that he could not breathe.

New Videos Of George Floyd Incident In Minneapolis Emerge & Raise More Questions

Several video clips emerged Tuesday night in relation to the deadly incident that happened in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday evening that resulted in one man dead and four police officers getting ...

Steve Kerr, Skylar Diggins Blast Cops Over Death of Minnesota Man (TWEET)

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr made sure to voice his opinion about the death of a black man…

Central Park dog lady Amy 'Karen' Cooper fired from Franklin Templeton for calling cops on black man

Biden calls for 'thorough' federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police

Former Vice President Joe Biden called for a “thorough” FBI investigation into the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).

US: Four Minneapolis policemen fired after the death of black man pinned down by white officer

Video captured by the bystanders on Monday showed George Floyd shouting ‘I cannot breathe’ as a police officer knelt on his neck.

'Make Whites Great Again' and 'All Lives Matter' trended on Twitter in the furor following George Floyd's death

"Why is the man who killed George Floyd not in jail?" Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey asked, urging prosecutors to file criminal charges.

Derek Chauvin: Who Is The Police Officer Seen Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck?

Derek Chauvin is the Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer depicted in the media kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, who eventually died of his injury. In the videos of the incident, which has ...

“They should be charged with murder” – George Floyd’s sister says firing officers not enough

The sister of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee onto his neck for at least eight minutes, said firing the officers involved is not enough, calling for them to

Jon Jones condemns police officer involved in death of George Floyd: ‘We need justice’

Jon Jones is disgusted by the circumstances surrounding the death of George Floyd.

“I Can’t Breathe”: George Floyd Begged Police To Stop Kneeing Him In The Neck Before He Died

The video shows officers kneeling on the man’s neck, cutting off his oxygen, for at least seven minutes of the ten minutes of video. Floyd can be heard repeatedly saying, “I can’t breathe,” as the officer continues to put physical pressure on him.

It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important

On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.

The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 complaints

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been involved in deaths, three police shootings, and was the subject of 10 internal reviews.

Videos captured a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clashed with police who deployed tear gas

Police officers on Tuesday evening clashed with hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting the death of a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.

NBA champion, Stephen Jackson reacts to death of George Floyd, his “Twin” (Video)

Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Stephen Jackson has reacted to the death of his friend, George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. Stephen Jackson on Tuesday, revealed that he and Floyd grew up in same

Videos captured a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clashed with police who deployed tear gas

The conflict escalated as some protesters threw rocks and officers in riot gear deployed tear gas and flash grenades to disperse the crowds.

WATCH: Horrifying Video Shows Black Man Being Callously Killed By US Police Officers During Arrest

A horrifying video has gone viral which shows an unarmed 46-year-old black man named George Floyd being killed during an arrest by four police officers

Ice Cube: How Many Cops Have to Kill Black Americans 'Before We Strike Back?'

In the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, veteran rapper and actor Ice Cube asked how much more "crime" must police officers commit against black Americans "before we strike back?"  

‘Make Whites Great Again’ and ‘All Lives Matter’ trended on Twitter in the furor following George Floyd’s death

A video of a handcuffed black man struggling to breathe while pinned under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer and eventually dying left the United States reeling on Tuesday.

Ice Cube reacts to death of George Floyd: ‘How long ... before we strike back?'

Ice Cube is speaking out against police after a viral video on Monday showed a white police officer pinning his knee against a black man's neck as he struggled to breathe in Minnesota. 

Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, & More Stars Show Support For George Floyd After Shocking Death

In the wake of George Floyd's death at (seemingly) the hands of the police, celebrities called for justice while venting their outrage.

'Justice Will Be Served': Trump Says FBI, DoJ Probe in George Floyd Murder Will Be 'Expedited'

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had personally requested the federal investigations into the "tragic death" of 46-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota...

‘The police officers must be prosecuted!’ — Twitter users condemn killing of George Floyd

The killing of George Floyd, a black American man, by some officers of the Minneapolis police department (MPD), has provoked criticism on social media plat

Stephen Jackson Mourns The Death of His Friend George Floyd At The Hands of Police (VIDEO)

The death of 46-year-old African American George Floyd on Tuesday at the hands of Minneapolis police has caught the attention…

New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes

A new video published by local news station KMSP on Tuesday appears to show two police officers forcefully removing George Floyd from his car in the moments before one of the officers knelt on the man’s neck.

The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints

Two of the officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd both have a history of violent incidents.

New York City: Woman fired for lying to police about African-American man - US & Canada

Woman tells police that African-American man threatened her life after he requested she leash her dog, is fired by employer.

New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes

George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.

Mayor Calls for Criminal Case Against Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd’s Neck; All Officers Involved Identified

Public pressure builds on the now-former police officers linked to the death of George Floyd. In a speech addressed to Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for charges against the cop seen on video forcing a knee on Floyd's neck.

'Firing them is not enough' | George Floyd's sister wants justice after brother dies in police custody

Anger has bubbled after Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night. Video taken from someone at a scene showed an officer with a knee clamped down on Floyd's neck while he laid face-down in the street while handcuffed.

Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it’s still allowed in Minneapolis

The maneuver police used to restrain George Floyd before his death is no longer allowed in most Minnesota law-enforcement agencies, but in Minneapolis, it’s allowed as a “non-deadly force option” if officers are properly trained.

George Floyd’s relatives say he was ‘everyone’s favorite everything’ as they call for police officers fired over his death to face murder charges

Relatives of George Floyd call him “everyone’s favorite everything.”

‘How long before we strike back?’: Ice Cube reacts to death of unarmed black man following arrest in Minneapolis

The death of an unarmed black man after a police officer knelt on his neck has sparked outrage, prompting the rapper Ice Cube to tweet: “How long will we go for Blue on Black Crime before we strike

'Make Whites Great Again' and 'All Lives Matter' trended on Twitter in the furor following George Floyd's death, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "Why is the man who killed George Floyd not in jail?" Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey asked, urging prosecutors to file criminal charges.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Eric Garner’s mother says watching George Floyd plead ‘I can’t breathe’ before dying in police custody was like having ‘déjà vu all over again’

The mother of Eric Garner said watching the video of George Floyd dying in Minneapolis on Monday was like having “déjà vu all over again.”

The man who filmed his racially charged encounter with a woman in Central Park says he is 'uncomfortable' that she has become a hate figure and lost her job

Amy Cooper caused outrage when she called the police on Christian Cooper after he asked her to put her dog on a leash.

Videos capture a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clash with police who deployed tear gas, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The conflict escalated as some protesters threw rocks and officers wearing riot gear deployed tear gas and flash grenades to disperse the crowds.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The man who filmed his racially charged encounter with a woman in Central Park says he is ‘uncomfortable’ that she has become a hate figure and lost her job

A black man who filmed a viral video of a white woman calling the police on him New York’s Central Park after he asked her to put her dog on a leash said he is “uncomfortable” with the backlash against her that led to her losing her job.

The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The former Minneapolis police officer has been involved in deaths, three police shootings, and was the subject of 10 internal reviews.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were ‘definitely racist,’ but he’s asking people to stop making death threats against her

Christian Cooper, who filmed a video of a white woman calling the police on him in New York’s Central Park over Memorial Day Weekend, told CNN that her actions were “definitely racist,” but he wants people to stop making death threats against her.

Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it's still allowed in Minneapolis, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after being subdued for eight minutes by an officer who was seen on video kneeling on his neck.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Eric Garner's mother says watching George Floyd plead 'I can't breathe' before dying in police custody was like having 'déjà vu all over again', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Eric Garner's mother Gwen Carr spoke out about George Floyd's death on Wednesday. Garner and Floyd both told police "I can't breathe" before dying.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The man who filmed his racially charged encounter with a woman in Central Park says he is 'uncomfortable' that she has become a hate figure and lost her job, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Amy Cooper caused outrage when she called the NYPD on Christian Cooper after he asked her to put her dog on a leash.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were 'definitely racist,' but he's asking people to stop making death threats against her, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Christian Cooper told CNN that he thinks Amy Cooper's apology is sincere, and has asked people to stop making death threats toward her.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June. The Premier League was put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Liverpool just two wins away from sealing the title. Clubs returned to …

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June. The Premier League was put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Liverpool agonizingly close to the title. Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week but

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

LONDON: Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.The Premier League was

EPL teams to resume contact training

The Premier League is on course to restart next month after clubs approved plans on Wednesday to resume contact training. The Premier League also announced there were four positive tests for COVID-19 from three clubs in their latest round of testing.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Germany's Bundesliga has already managed to complete two rounds of fixtures.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

League took a big step towards resuming with unanimous vote on Wednesday

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

LONDON - Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown

English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards restarting in June.

Premier League employ technology to shape training

The Premier League has held talks with sports technology company STATSports to help shape training sessions ahead of the move to contact training.

English Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week ahead of a proposed restart in June

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Football News: Premier League clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer t

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Failure to resume the season could cost the league around 750 million pounds ($921.75 million) in lost revenue from broadcasters according to British media estimates.

PL clubs vote unanimously to resume contact training

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as "Project Restart" took a huge step forwards.

Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

LONDON, May 27 — Premier League clubs today voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the stoppage due to the novel coronavirus. A statement, following a meeting of all 20 clubs, said: “Squads are now...

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

4 more positive virus tests at Premier League clubs

Four more people at three English Premier League clubs have produced positive findings for the coronavirus following the latest round of tests.

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

4 new coronavirus cases in 3 Premier League clubs

The Premier League tested 1008 players, coaches, and staff between Monday and Tuesday, and the results have produced 4 new cases, shared out amongst 3 teams.

English Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

The vote has come as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Premier League clubs unanimously back resuming contact training

The move represents another step towards the return of football action.

Premier League teams unanimously vote for return to full training

Clubs last week began the first phase of ‘Project Restart’ after agreeing to a return to training in small groups under strict limitations and no contact

English Premier League Gives Green Light to Full Contact Training

After months of suspension due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it now seems that the English Premier League has edged closer to a potential comeback in mid-June...

Howe: Cherries 'shook' by positive test

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says his club has been shaken after goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) amid the Premier League's attempt to restart the season.

Premier League issues statement on return to full contact training

A shareholders' meeting was held on Wednesday morning and the Premier League has released a statement.

Four positives in latest Premier League coronavirus tests

Since players returned to limited group training on Tuesday, 12 positive tests for the virus have been confirmed at England’s top-flight clubs.

Four positives in latest Premier League coronavirus tests

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Four players tested positive for coronavirus in the latest batch of tests conducted by the English Premier League and announced on Wednesday.

Premier League set for 'TV bonanza' when season resumes

T he Premier League is hopeful of resuming the season in June and there could be plenty of matches available to watch on TV.

Premier League look cautiously optimistic for a restart

Proposed June 12 resumption depends on voting from 20 clubs later on Wednesday

Irish firm in line for key role in safe return of Premier League

STATSports, which is based in Newry, was founded by Louth natives Sean O’Connor and Alan Clarke.

Liverpool among clubs to argue against paying €384m TV rebate

Premier League’s top six liable to have to pay back broadcasters more than €30m each

Premier League clubs vote to give green light to phase two of Project Restart

The Premier League's return to action has gathered momentum after clubs gave the green light to phase two of their training protocol

Gary Nevile makes Premier League demand affecting Aston Villa

Aston Villa news - clubs are expected to vote on contact training return in the latest phase of 'Project Restart'

West Brom star sends Leeds United a Championship title warning

Even now, during the lockdown, Albion and Leeds remain six and seven points clear respectively of third placed Fulham, with nine matches still pencilled in to play

COVID-19: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training

Ahead of June resumption of matches, the Premier League (PL) clubs have unanimously voted a return to contact training.

EPL teams approve contact training as players’ fears linger

MANCHESTER, England — The Premier League is on course to restart next month after clubs approved plans on Wednesday to resume contact training even as some players are concerned about taking to the field again during the coronavirus pandemic.

Top flight clubs to continue talks after agreeing to resume contact training

Project Restart moved a step closer on Wednesday.

Top flight clubs to continue talks after agreeing to resume contact training

Project Restart moved a step closer on Wednesday.

Football: Premier League clubs vote for return to contact training

Premier League soccer clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a ...

Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale reveals positive coronavirus test

The Cherries said a player contracted the virus after the latest round of tests for top flight clubs.

Coronavirus: Premier League records four new cases

Four new cases of coronavirus have been detected in the latest round of tests carried out by the Premier League..................

Four more positive results in latest round of Premier League tests

Four people from three clubs have tested positive in the Premier League's latest round of coronav...

Watford netminder Gomes not in favour of Premier League return

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes believes that the Premier League should only return to action w...

Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions

Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.

Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions

Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.

Technology to influence Premier League’s return to contact training sessions

Company STATSports has held talks with clubs following research into training sessions.

PFA confirm Premier League close to clearing major restart hurdle

Protocols for a return to full-contact training will be voted on by shareholders at their meeting on Wednesday.

Four more positive coronavirus tests in the Premier League across three clubs

There have now been 12 positive tests

Premier League confirm four new positive tests as Aston Villa return looms

Aston Villa news - Premier League reveal latest coronavirus test results

Coronavirus: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training

Group training among Premier League clubs will now be allowed to include tackling.

Coronavirus: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training

Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to resume contact training in groups. The British gove...

Coronavirus latest: Another positive Premier League test

Championship club Reading announce their players have agreed to defer part of their salaries for May, June and July.

Coronavirus: Premier League confirms four positive tests

The latest round of coronavirus testing in the Premier League has revealed four positive results.

Premier League return a step closer after unanimous vote to resume contact training

The return of the Premier League has just taken a significant step closer as clubs have unanimously voted to resume contact training. This news has been confirmed this afternoon and will likely move us ever closer to the English top flight getting up and running again later this summer. MORE: Premier League to inform clubs of […]

All Covid-19 tests at four League of Ireland clubs return negative

FAI confirm no positive cases as Bohemians, Dundalk, Derry City or Shamrock Rovers

Nottingham Forest promotion hopes boosted by Premier League decision

Sabri Lamouchi's Reds returned to the training pitch this week as it is hoped the Championship season will resume

Coronavirus latest: Four more positive tests in Premier League

English football's top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.

Four more people at three Premier League clubs test positive for coronavirus

Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.

Premiership: Clubs give thumbs up to contact training with tackles

Elite league crosses a major hurdle towards resumption in late June

'Money before lives' - Aston Villa fans fume at key Premier League update

Aston Villa and the rest of the top flight will go ahead with full contact training after being given the green light by the league on Wednesday

BREAKING NEWS: Premier League clubs approve return to contact training

Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to resume contact training in groups.

Liverpool stars up for the challenge as Premier League gives contact training go ahead

Liverpool are one step closer to their Premier League title after Project Restart received another boost as teams voted in favour of contact training

Aston Villa 'face £11m bill' despite Liverpool protest to Premier League

Aston Villa news - Premier League clubs were official informed of the £340m sum they face paying

Four Premier League players and staff test positive in latest coronavirus tests

A total of four Premier League players and staff from three clubs have tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing, it has been confirmed

Premier League to inform clubs of date to start 2020/21 season

The Premier League is to inform clubs in Thursday's shareholder's meeting that they want the 2020/21 season to begin in September

Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 ‘shook’ Bournemouth, says Howe

LONDON, May 27 — Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club shaken and anxious about their own test results, manager Eddie Howe has said. Ramsdale, who resumed non-contact training last week,...

Leeds United captain makes 'stolen' promotion claim - and West Brom will agree

West Brom news - WBA and Leeds United had been on course to achieve promotion to the Premier League before the season was halted

Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 'shook' Bournemouth: Howe

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club shaken and anxious about their own test results, manager Eddie Howe has said.

Four positive Coronavirus tests from three Premier League clubs after latest testing

It's been reported that there have been four more positive Coronavirus tests in the Premier League...

Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 shook Bournemouth: Howe

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s positive test for Covid-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the English Premier League club shaken and anxious about their own test results, manager Eddie Howe has said. Ramsdale, who resumed non-contact training...

Project Restart takes giant step forward as Premier League clubs vote to resume full training

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as 'Project Restart' took a giant step forwards.

Troy Deeney opens up on disgusting abuse after stating Premier League training view

EXCLUSIVE: Watford captain Deeney made clear his decision to stay away from training over Covid-19 fears, but suffered a host of online abuse over his stance, aimed at himself and his family

Premier League agenda as all 20 clubs prepare for meeting that will define season

On the agenda is the potential £340million rebate to broadcasters, defining a definitive restart date and more in what is being seen as the most important meeting in Premier League history

Premier League release statement as four people from three clubs test positive for COVID-19

The results from the latest round of tests carried out by the Premier League have been released

Frank Lampard to speak to N'Golo Kante again after Premier League training vote

Kante wants better assurances he will be protected.

Leeds United and West Brom fans fume over Bristol City owner's promotion comments

The Robins chairman has ruffled some feathers at the top of table despite his side, Leeds and West Brom all wanting the same outcome for the Championship

Liverpool 'lead' Premier League clubs in dispute over £340million broadcaster rebate

Premier League clubs are set to meet on Thursday with the Reds leading others in their argument over paying back a possible £340million to broadcasters, with games set to go ahead behind-closed-doors next month

Troy Deeney receives abuse after expressing his concerns over football’s return

Watford skipper Troy Deeney has had to deal with people wishing his baby son gets coronavirus after being targeted for expressing his concerns over football’s return.

Troy Deeney receives abuse after expressing his concerns over football’s return

The striker has not returned to training.

Troy Deeney receives abuse after expressing his concerns over football’s return

The striker has not returned to training.

Troy Deeney receives abuse after expressing his concerns over football’s return

The striker has not returned to training.

West Brom and Leeds United given huge promotion boost after Premier League reveal

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are desperate to resume the Championship season and win promotion to the Premier League

One step closer to kick-off: English Premier League clubs return to contact training

Premier League clubs on Wednesday voted unanimously to return to contact training, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption.

What Didier Deschamps told Chelsea star N'Golo Kante after his refusal to train

The French midfielder could be allowed to miss the remainder of the season.

No positive tests in first round of COVID-19 testing for League of Ireland players

The FAI have confirmed that all the COVID-19 tests taken from players and staff at Bohemians, Sha...

Coronavirus: Premier League clubs unanimously vote to resume contact training as restart looms

Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week but they have now moved to stage two of the ‘return to training protocol’.

Frank Lampard will speak to EPL star N'Golo Kante, after revised training regulations

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will speak to star EPL midfielder N'Golo Kante, after the new phase of training was approved.

Premier League reveal plan for 2020-21 as West Brom and Leeds United wait on promotion

Should the season not be completed because of Covid, then clubs will be asked to approve the remainder of the campaign being determined by a points per game average

Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts

English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.

Eddie Howe says Bournemouth players are feeling 'vulnerable' after positive coronavirus test

Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale tested positive for the deadly virus and Howe thinks there is anxiety among his squad as a result

Eddie Howe says Bournemouth players are feeling 'vulnerable' after positive coronavirus test

Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale tested positive for the deadly virus and Howe thinks there is anxiety among his squad as a result

Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts

English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.

Football: Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 'shook' Bournemouth, says Howe

Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's positive test for COVID-19 after his return to training has left everyone at the Premier League club ...

Aaron Ramsdale’s positive test for COVID-19 ‘shook’ Bournemouth, says manager Eddie Howe

Ramsdale, who resumed non-contact training last week, confirmed he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the second round of testing, three days after returning a negative result in a first batch of tests.

Coronavirus wrap: Four positive tests in PL as Morgan has T20 World Cup doubts

English football’s top flight conducted tests on 1,008 individuals over the course of Monday and Tuesday.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham learn when Premier League want 2020/21 season to start

The timeframe for completing the current season has reportedly been set and will be discussed on Thursday

Even if the Premier League season is completed, its value to broadcasters has dropped dramatically

Premier League clubs will meet on Thursday for their most detailed discussion yet about how the next couple of months will play out. Now that they’ve all agreed ‘contact-training’ can start, we’re within touching distance of the season getting up and running again. On the table is a start date, a tentative fixtures schedule, an update on venues, the dreaded prospect of ‘curtailment, what to do if that is forced upon them and then - if there’s time - a conversation about some of the innovations that could be introduced to sex-up games played in empty stadia. Finances will also be pored over. While huge losses to the Premier League’s clubs have been widely reported during this crisis, what has largely escaped attention is the damage suffered by the league’s broadcast partners - the most senior and long-standing of which is Sky.

Premier League clubs to vote on next stage of Project Restart on 27 May as efforts for return to action intensify

Premier League clubs began training in small groups last week under strict limitations and no contact but Wednesday’s meeting opens the door to a gradual return towards contact training.

All players and staff of League of Ireland's European representatives test negative for Covid-19

All players and staff at the League of Ireland's four European representatives have tested negative for Covid-19.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has a tricky situation to attend to before the Premier League kick-off 

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has a tricky situation to attend to before the Premier League kick-off 

Premier League set for "TV bonanza" as broadcast details set out

A TV bonanza could be handed to Everton, Liverpool and all Premier League fans if Project Restart goes ahead

Gary Neville doesn't "buy into need" to delay Premier League's Project Restart

Premier League chiefs had pencilled in a date of June 12 to resume the season but that looks likely to be pushed back due to safety issues regarding player fitness

Tory revolt builds over Cummings

More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.

Tory revolt builds over Cummings

More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.

Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.

Johnson says it is time 'to move on' from Cummings row

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of violating the coronavirus lockdown rules.

Boris Johnson rejects calls for inquiry into Dominic Cummings

The PM's senior aide drove from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital

UK junior minister resigns over Dominic Cummings row

Johnson's embattled Chief Strategy Adviser faced a volley of hostile questions from the media on Monday evening when Downing Street took the unusual step for a staffer to address his own press conference amid growing anger from all sides of the political spectrum, including Johnson's own Conservative Party

Boris Johnson says it's time to 'move on' from Dominic Cummings row

Prime Minister rules out inquiry into his adviser, claiming it would waste 'official time' as government battles coronavirus

Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.

Poll slump hits UK's Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal

As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus crisis and the scandal, a YouGov poll for The Times newspaper showed the Conservative lead over the main opposition Labour party has been cut by nine points in a week.

UK PM Johnson’s support plunges over Cummings scandal

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saw his public support suffer the sharpest fall for a Conservative leader in a decade Wednesday as he prepared to be grilled by lawmakers over his handling of the Dominic Cummings scandal. Johnson has stuck by Cummings despite a public and political backlash over his top aide’s travels to visit family despite the government’s strict

Poll slump hits UK’s Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal

LONDON, May 27 — Support for Boris Johnson has slumped by the sharpest fall for a Conservative party leader in a decade following the Dominic Cummings scandal, according to an opinion poll published today. As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later today over his...

UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal

It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job

'Move on' - British PM tries to draw line under adviser row

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after it was revealed that he…

Time to move on, urges British PM Johnson over Cummings row

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of violating the coronavirus lockdown rules.

'Move on', Britain says to outrage over PM adviser Cummings

The British government said on Wednesday that it was time to move on after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser provoked outrage and ...

Johnson rules out inquiry into lockdown breaches by Cummings

Number of Conservative MPs calling publicly for PM’s chief adviser to be sacked reaches 44

Boris Johnson Tells UK to 'Move On' From Dominic Cummings Controversy

Special advisor to the British government, Dominic Cummings, has faced calls to step down from his position after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations....

'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON, May 28 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain yesterday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after...

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.

Time to move on, urges British PM Boris Johnson over Cummings row

UK News: PM Boris Johnson said on Wednesday it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest ad

UK minister quits over PM's top aide taking trip during lockdown

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was hit by its first resignation yesterday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings' cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown. Undermining attempts by ministers to try and move on from the...

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The British Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

Johnson faces questions over Cummings’ actions as poll ratings plummet

The Prime Minister will be questioned by the Liaison Committee amid a growing Tory revolt.

Boris to face just 20 minutes of MPs' questions about Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister will appear before the Commons Liaison Committee today.

“Move on” says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.

Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings

It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.

Tory protests over Dominic Cummings scandal are too little too late

Record View says the Scottish Tories are a branch office more concerned about party than country.

Government backtracks on Matt Hancock's promise to review lockdown fines

A senior minister said there would be no formal review into parents who may have been fined for making childcare related travel.

Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should admit he 'messed up'

Rachel Johnson said the country would be able to move on if Mr Cummings apologised for his behaviour

Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.

Did Dominic Cummings Break the Law and The Lockdown Rules?

23 March: The prime minister tells the UK public they "must stay at home". People are warned not to meet friends or family members they do not live with.

Boris says 'sorry for pain and anxiety' but won't add more about Cummings

The prime minister has denied that his chief adviser's actions have had an effect on the British public sticking to lockdown rules.

Shropshire Council Tory pair blast Dominic Cummings over lockdown journeys

Conservative members of Shropshire Council have blasted Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings for his “arrogance” since his alleged breach of lockdown rules came to light.

Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister

Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide

Tory councillor calls on Dominic Cummings to apologise for lockdown journey

Bill Binks has been unable to travel down to south-west England to see his family after his daughter-in-law died of cancer

Jenrick is latest minister to give 'car crash' interview defending Cummings

The housing secretary said it is time for the country to 'move on' from the scandal.

British minister says 'move on' from rage over PM adviser Cummings' road trip

LONDON — A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to “move on” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip during the coronavirus lockdown.

All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting

Boris Johnson has swung behind his chief aide - but Tory backbenchers have broken cover and one junior minister has resigned

Boris Johnson has faced down Tory rebellions before, but this one is different

The Dominic Cummings furore can’t be dismissed as Westminster bubble story. And No 10 has made it clear whose side they’re on, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s deputy political editor

Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.

Stirling's former Tory MP joins cross-party calls for Dominic Cummings to resign

Stirling’s current and former MPs have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson’s most senior advisor.

Brewdog launch 'Barnard Castle eye test' IPA 'for tall tales' amid Cummings row

Today the brewery announced the tongue-in-cheek name chosen by fans for its newest drink after the Dominic Cummings furore, caused by the government advisor's drive to Durham - with proceeds goinmg to the NHS

Boris Johnson said 'move on' six times. He only needs to say it to Dominic Cummings once

The Prime Minister treated appearance at the Commons Liaison Committee as a great inconveniece. He was expecting a Zoom pub quiz

'Squirming' Boris Johnson accused of 'ducking straight answers' to protect Cummings

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told by MP Yvette Cooper he was 'ducking' talking about Dominic Cummings' lockdown breach 'because he is trying to protect him'

Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson says it's 'almost impossible' for officers to do their job

Plymouth Tory MP Johnny Mercer remains quiet over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach saga

An email sent to people contacting Johnny Mercer says 'there may be a little delay before we can reply substantively'

'Move on': Johnson tries to bury fracas over adviser's lockdown breach

The British PM stands by Dominic Cummings, telling MPs that sorting out the pandemic is more important than 'party political points'.

Country should ‘move on’ from Dominic Cummings row, Newark MP Robert Jenrick says

He also insisted the special adviser should not resign

Brewdog selling ‘Barnard Castle eye test’ beer amid Dominic Cummings controversy

Brewdog is selling a ‘Barnard Castle eye test’ beer following the ongoing controversy around whether senior government advisor, Dominic Cummings, broke lockdown rules.

UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings said he had acted reasonably and not broken the lockdown rules. (FILE) London: A British minister said on … UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings Read More »

'Move On', British Government Says Following Outrage Over PM Adviser Dominic Cummings

Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide, Dominic Cummings, his wife and their child traveled 260 miles from London to the northeastern city of Durham in late...

No10 defends refusal to review fines given to parents seeking childcare during lockdown

Downing Street has defended its decision to not review fines given to parents travelling for childcare during lockdown after Matt Hancock said he would "look into it". A Number 10 spokesman said the enforcement of fines is a matter for police. Hopes had been sparked that fines could be refunded after the health secretary, responding to a question at Tuesday evening's coronavirus press conference, said it was "perfectly reasonable" for ministers to consider a review. Mr Hancock was asked about a potential review by Martin, a vicar from Brighton, who was seemingly making reference to a trip made by the PM's chief aide Dominic Cummings from London to Durham. Mr Cummings has defended his actions, claiming he was in an exceptional circumstance and travelled to his parents house in order to be closer to childcare, should he and his wife become incapacitated by Covid-19. The advisor has received the backing of Boris Johnson and several other Cabinet ministers, leaving many to wonder whether lockdown rules were open…

LIVE UPDATES: Boris Johnson faces 90-minute grilling over Dominic Cummings scandal

Boris Johnson will face a 90-minute grilling from senior MPs this afternoon over his decision to stand by Dominic Cummings.

‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger

But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger

But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson

Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...

The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson

Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...

Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip

Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.

Move on! Government tells public to stop being outraged about Dominic Cummings

Housing minister Robert Jenrick risked further intensifying the row over Boris Johnson's top aide by suggesting the anger had gone on too long because Mr Cummings' behaviour was "reasonable"

Broxtowe MP breaks silence over Dominic Cummings, saying he ‘didn’t breach lockdown guidelines’

However he said he wouldn't have personally taken the trip to Barnard Castle

"Move on" says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

By William James and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a

Keir Starmer: Dominic Cummings broke the rules - Boris Johnson must end this farce and put UK first

Labour leader Keir Starmer writes his strongest condemnation of the Prime Minister yet EXCLUSIVELY in the Daily Mirror

Six Cabinet members 'privately believe Dominic Cummings should resign' while 40 Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to sack him over 'lockdown breach' controversy

Six Cabinet members are believed to have privately told colleagues that Dominic Cummings should quit, while at least 40 Tory MPs have demanded his resignation.

Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should apologise and admit he 'messed up' and made 'bad decisions' over his lockdown trip to Durham

Rachel Johnson has said Brits are 'unutterably furious' over Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham in March and his subsequent drive to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight in April with his family in the car.

Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules to 'the very limit' - and will call for him to be sacked if further revelations emerge

The first Tory to represent Heywood and Middleton refuses to judge the PM's top aide for 'wanting to protect his wife and young child', but says he does not agree with all the actions he took

Parents with childcare issues should 'do as Dominic Cummings did', says Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick as he shrugs off party's poll plunge telling 40 Tory MPs calling for aide to be sacked to 'move on'

In a tetchy round of interviews, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said people were entitled to exercise 'personal judgement' over the tough lockdown rules.

Robert Jenrick says the Government will NOT review lockdown fines issued to people travelling for childcare reasons less than 24 hours after Matt Hancock said he would consider it in wake of Dominic Cummings row

Robert Jenrick today confirmed the Government will not review lockdown fines issued to parents travelling for childcare reasons.

Odion Ighalo agent breaks silence on Manchester United talks

Ighalo is on loan at United from Shanghai Shenhua but the deal is due to expire in the coming days.

Gary Neville makes Paul Pogba Manchester United prediction

Paul Pogba should be available for Man United when the season gets back underway.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has predicted a drastic change in the transfer market once football returns.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past for now after the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects much-changed transfer market

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past for now after the coronavirus pandemic.

Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus

Football News: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will

Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout.

Mourinho preparing for a changed transfer market due to pandemic

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho expects the transfer market will look a lot different due to the ...

Odion Ighalo personally intervenes during Man Utd loan talks

Ighalo is due to return to Shanghai Shenhua at the end of this week.

Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers post COVID-19

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".

Manchester United fans tell club how to solve Odion Ighalo problem

Odion Ighalo is set to leave Man Utd at the end of the week following the expiration of his loan deal at Old Trafford.

Mourinho does not expect to see ‘crazy’ transfers after virus

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for "crazy numbers".

Mourinho does not expect to see ‘crazy’ transfers after virus

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has warned that the transfer market will look drastically different due to the coronavirus fallout, saying football will not be ready for “crazy numbers”.

Manchester United have hinted at a change in their transfer approach

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to strengthen his team this summer and has already spoken about how he will do it.

Odion Ighalo makes personal request to extend Manchester United loan

Man Utd could lose Odion Ighalo when his loan deal expires at the end of this week but the striker is keen to stay at the club.

Man Utd 'very close' to Odion Ighalo transfer deal, claims agent

Ighalo's loan contract is due to expire next week but United are in advanced talks with the striker's parent club Shanghai Shenhua over extending his current deal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives Manchester United fans an exciting lift

According to the latest reports, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given Manchester United fans the news they all wanted to hear amidst the current crisis. Without ...

Shaw lifts lid on Pogba and Fernandes' first training session together

They were FINALLY seen together at Carrington on Tuesday.

Manchester United take out £140million loan in summer transfer hint

Manchester United have taken out a £140million loan that could finance moves for new players for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Mourinho: Tottenham will not spend rivers of money

Jose Mourinho predicted a delayed opening of the transfer window for Premier League clubs and expect...

Bruno Fernandes reacts to first Man Utd training session with Paul Pogba

United's latest signing has had to wait months to link up with Pogba due to his teammates injury problems, but they finally took to the field together on Tuesday

Jose Mourinho outlines Tottenham transfer plan with Premier League warning

Tottenham boss Mourinho is expected to have to deal in free transfers, loans and swap deals as football faces a serious wake-up call and the days of “crazy numbers” are over

Bruno Fernandes sends message to Paul Pogba after first training session

Promising...

Bruno Fernandes might have given Paul Pogba what he wants at Manchester United

Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are training together for Man Utd and it might be a new experience for the World Cup winner.

Jose Mourinho gives fascinating insight into what makes Tottenham manager tick

Jose Mourinho and Tottenham have been without football for over two months but the Special One is now pleased to be back and preparing for the Premier League's return

Ighalo ‘very close’ to Man United agreement amid possible U-turn

Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo is “very close” to an agreement with Man Utd, according to the player’s agent. Ighalo made his shock deadline-day switch from Shanghai Shenhua in January and the ex-Watford striker has impressed the Old Trafford faithful. The 30-year-old has scored four goals in three starts for the club he has supportedRead More

Odion Ighalo 'to plead with Shanghai Shenhua for Manchester United stay'

Odion Ighalo reportedly intends to ask Shanghai Shenhua whether he can see out the season on loan at Manchester United.

Solskjaer explains what Manchester United have learnt ahead of restart

The Premier League could resume in June and the Bundesliga is already back underway.

Bruno Fernandes' Instagram post about Paul Pogba gets Man United fans talking

Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba trained together at the Red Devils' Carrington base on Tuesday, with the Portuguese documenting it on Instagram

Jose Mourinho provides huge Tottenham injury update ahead of Project Restart

Spurs were struggling with injuries prior to the break

Man Utd offer forward to Dortmund in effort to seal Jadon Sancho transfer

Will Dortmund be interested?

Man United loanee pleads with his parent club to extend his loan spell

It’s easy to feel sympathy for Odion Ighalo in his quest to try and extend his loan spell at Man United, but it’s important to look at this through the eyes of Shanghai Shenhua too. Ighalo clearly has the talent to make a big difference for them in their league which is due to restart […]

Bruno Fernandes Instagram post about Paul Pogba sends Manchester United fans wild

Manchester United midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba trained together on Tuesday.

Manchester United make £140m loan withdrawal to bolster summer transfer kitty

Promising news...

EPL: Deal to keep Ighalo at Man United very close – Agent

Odion Ighalo is

Man Utd take out bumper £140m loan that could be used to fund transfer spree

United are still hopeful of landing some of their expensive transfer targets despite executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward admitted it would not be "business as usual" for the club this summer

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho expects lower transfer fees after coronavirus pandemic

Mourinho expects big fees to be a thing of the past.

Jose Mourinho reveals how transfer window will change due to coronavirus crisis

The Portuguese coach has suggested the summer window will be extended this year.

Manchester United bosses make £140m decision amid Jack Grealish transfer chase

Aston Villa news - Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big admirer of the claret and blue talisman

Manchester United fans react after Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are pictured together

Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba have been training together ahead of the Premier League's proposed June restart.

Manchester United: Ed Woodward turns to agent to complete signing

According to the latest reports, Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has turned to this agent in order to help him complete a transfer. The summer transfer...

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho agrees with Ed Woodward on transfers

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has made a prediction ahead of the next transfer window.

Manchester United ready to try ambitious swap deal to clinch Jadon Sancho transfer

Manchester United are reportedly ready to try offering Alexis Sanchez to Borussia Dortmund as part of their bid to clinch the transfer of Jadon Sancho. This somewhat ambitious move has been mentioned in a report by Mundo Deportivo, who note that Dortmund may struggle to afford Sanchez’s considerable wage packet. MORE: (Photos) Stylish Manchester United 2020/21 […]

Odion Ighalo: Manchester United very close to transfer deal, claims agent

The Shanghai Shenhua striker’s loan spell will officially expire on Monday, May 27 and it is yet uncertain where the Nigerian forward will be playing when footb

Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba showing 'winning desire' during Man Utd's training return

Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba have both slipped back in Man Utd training as they prepare for the Premier League to resume

Fernandes & Pogba Cause Social Media Stir After Training Together

With fans of Manchester United eagerly waiting to see the link-up between Paul Pogba and recent signing Bruno Fernandes, supporters were ecstatic at the sight of the pair training together recently. Check it out!

Manchester United: Ed Woodward set to lose four attackers in the summer

According to the latest reports, Manchester United chief Ed Woodward is expected to lose as many as four attackers in the summer transfer window. The tensi...

Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Sontje Hansen, Jesus Corona, Jadon Sancho

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The Jadon Sancho transfer sweetener that could earn Manchester United a double success

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to bring the former Manchester City youth to Old Trafford.

Manchester United morning headlines as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer delivers Odion Ighalo transfer update

Here are the Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, May 27.

Tottenham evening headlines as Vertonghen decision made and Mourinho delivers transfer update

Here are the latest headlines for Tottenham on Wednesday, May 27

Luke Shaw confirms what Manchester United fans expected about Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been able to get his Man Utd players back on their Carrington training pitches ahead of the Premier Leagues return.

Manchester United take out £140m loan as they attempt to beat Chelsea to Jadon Sancho transfer

Manchester United have taken out a £140m loan that could be used by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to finance signings this summer

Jose Mourinho gives Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min injury updates ahead of Tottenham return

Tottenham are hoping to have Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min fit for when the Premier League returns as Jose Mourinho offers an update

Manchester United evening headlines as Ighalo pleads for United stay and vote result confirmed

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, May 27 including the latest on Odion Ighalo and the Premier League.

Manchester United prepared to offer forward as part of Jadon Sancho deal and more transfer rumours

Man Utd are reportedly willing to offer a player as part of the deal to sign Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho and more transfer gossip.

Odion Ighalo: Solskjaer confident Nigerian will extend his stay at Manchester United

Odion Ighalo's current deal with Man United expires next month. The 30-year-old joined the Red Devils on a six months loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua in January

In talks with Shanghai Shenhua over extending Odion Ighalo’s stay, confirms Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Manchester United and Shanghai Shenhua are in talks over an extension for Odion Ighalo’s loan spell at the club. The Nigerian international’s current spell expires at the end of May but the striker was forced to spend a large part of that under lockdown.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho feels football transfers will not be ready for 'crazy numbers' after coronavirus crisis

Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:ETSY) Shares Sold by Swiss National Bank

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Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,800 Shares of Aecom (NYSE:ACM)

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Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

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ETRADE Capital Management LLC Boosts Stake in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI) by 19.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,020 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 647 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Heico were worth […]

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) CFO Todd R. Morgenfeld Sells 36,233 Shares

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) CFO Todd R. Morgenfeld sold 36,233 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.59, for a total transaction of $673,571.47. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. PINS […]

Swiss National Bank Buys 348,300 Shares of Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)

Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) by 23.1% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,856,312 shares of the oil and gas development company’s stock after acquiring an additional 348,300 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Noble Energy were worth $11,212,000 as of its most […]

Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES) Insider Sells $1,861,277.25 in Stock

Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES) insider David B. Kaplan sold 50,647 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.75, for a total transaction of $1,861,277.25. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which […]

Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) Shares Sold by Aigen Investment Management LP

Aigen Investment Management LP trimmed its position in Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) by 57.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,722 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 38,583 shares during the quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP’s holdings in Navient […]

Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) COO Joseph R. Nachman Sells 2,635 Shares of Stock

Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) COO Joseph R. Nachman sold 2,635 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.81, for a total transaction of $54,834.35. Following the sale, the chief operating officer now directly owns 146,890 shares of the company’s stock, valued […]

Aigen Investment Management LP Purchases Shares of 15,169 NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR)

Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,169 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $268,000. A number of other institutional investors have also made […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Increases Stake in Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC grew its position in Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB) by 20.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,066 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 686 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital […]

Aigen Investment Management LP Grows Stake in Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS)

Aigen Investment Management LP increased its stake in Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) by 13.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 21,831 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,639 shares during the period. […]

Swiss National Bank Increases Position in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) by 23.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 225,549 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,400 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.37% […]

First Trust Advisors LP Trims Stake in Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK)

First Trust Advisors LP trimmed its holdings in shares of Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) by 29.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 84,430 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after selling 34,448 shares during the quarter. First […]

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) by 0.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 244,700 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.19% of Donaldson […]

Rhumbline Advisers Purchases 7,594 Shares of Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH)

Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in shares of Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH) by 6.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 134,215 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,594 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers owned […]

Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,400 Shares of BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) by 1.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 184,700 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,400 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in BWX Technologies were […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 5,276 Shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) by 24.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,284 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 5,276 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Has $1.75 Million Position in UGI Corp (NYSE:UGI)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its stake in UGI Corp (NYSE:UGI) by 10.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,435 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 7,588 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in UGI […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Stake Raised by Fiera Capital Corp

Fiera Capital Corp grew its position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 9.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,931,498 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 580,576 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson comprises about […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 21.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,147,766 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,003,900 shares during the period. […]

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. Decreases Stock Position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES)

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. lessened its position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES) by 58.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,587 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 22,035 shares during the quarter. First Allied Advisory […]

Swiss National Bank Grows Position in Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) by 23.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 401,831 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 75,600 shares during the period. Swiss […]

Bank of The West Decreases Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Bank of The West reduced its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 5.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,577 shares of the company’s stock after selling 867 shares during the period. Bank of The West’s holdings in Johnson […]

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 38,629 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,617 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. owned about 0.08% […]

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. Makes New Investment in Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,740 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $243,000. A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Decreases Stock Holdings in Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY) by 4.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,823 shares of the technology retailer’s stock after selling 2,035 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group […]

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Buys Shares of 6,823 Cimpress NV (NASDAQ:CMPR)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Cimpress NV (NASDAQ:CMPR) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 6,823 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $363,000. Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Raises Stake in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc (NASDAQ:XRAY)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc (NASDAQ:XRAY) by 36.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,949 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock after buying an additional 12,660 shares […]

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) Holdings Boosted by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) by 1.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 211,300 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Increases Holdings in Verisign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Verisign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) by 9.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 10,095 shares of the information services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 906 shares during the quarter. PNC […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Raises Stake in Rio Tinto plc ADR (NYSE:RIO)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Rio Tinto plc ADR (NYSE:RIO) by 9.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 45,286 shares of the mining company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,938 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group […]

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Raises Position in Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX) by 40.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,343 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 2,680 shares during the quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.’s holdings […]

Quilter Plc Decreases Stock Holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Quilter Plc decreased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 0.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 134,207 shares of the company’s stock after selling 269 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes up about 1.2% […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Acquires 12,515 Shares of ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lifted its position in ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON) by 109.4% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 23,957 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,515 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in ON Semiconductor were worth $298,000 as of its most recent […]

SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) Shares Sold by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank trimmed its position in shares of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) by 15.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,050 shares of the software maker’s stock after selling 927 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Cuts Stake in Anheuser Busch Inbev NV (NYSE:BUD)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Anheuser Busch Inbev NV (NYSE:BUD) by 10.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 40,091 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock after selling 4,614 shares during the quarter. […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Purchased by Hilton Capital Management LLC

Hilton Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 907.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,620 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 68,116 shares during the quarter. Johnson […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 8,844 Shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG) by 54.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,426 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 8,844 shares during the period. ETRADE […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 40,321 Shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. reduced its holdings in AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 36.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 69,520 shares of the company’s stock after selling 40,321 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. owned approximately 0.15% […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Sold by Biondo Investment Advisors LLC

Biondo Investment Advisors LLC trimmed its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 1.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 36,868 shares of the company’s stock after selling 365 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson makes up 1.6% of Biondo Investment […]

iShares Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEV) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of iShares Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEV) by 41.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 51,795 shares of the company’s stock after selling 36,838 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services […]

Capital Advantage Inc. Has $958,000 Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Capital Advantage Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 2.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,305 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 138 shares during the quarter. Capital Advantage Inc.’s holdings in […]

Spectrum Management Group LLC Sells 1,374 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Spectrum Management Group LLC lessened its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 87.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 196 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,374 shares during the quarter. Spectrum Management Group LLC’s holdings […]

Cetera Advisor Networks LLC Sells 226 Shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM)

Cetera Advisor Networks LLC reduced its position in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) by 7.6% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 2,757 shares of the technology infrastructure company’s stock after selling 226 shares during the quarter. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC’s holdings in Akamai Technologies were worth $252,000 as of its most recent […]

Armbruster Capital Management Inc. Sells 325 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Armbruster Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 9.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,265 shares of the company’s stock after selling 325 shares during the period. Armbruster Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Johnson […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Purchases 14,252 Shares of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) by 18.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,380 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,252 shares during the period. Russell Investments […]

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 1,409 Shares of Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES)

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its position in Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES) by 24.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,109 shares of the asset manager’s stock after buying an additional 1,409 shares during the quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank […]

Security National Bank of SO Dak Trims Holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Security National Bank of SO Dak lowered its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 7.0% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 13,402 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,006 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson accounts for about 2.3% of Security National Bank of SO Dak’s […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 9,634 Shares of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. cut its stake in shares of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR) by 7.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 126,555 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 9,634 shares during the quarter. Russell Investments […]

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Shares Acquired by First Allied Advisory Services Inc.

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) by 8.6% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 2,658 shares of the technology infrastructure company’s stock after acquiring an additional 211 shares during the quarter. First Allied Advisory Services Inc.’s holdings in Akamai Technologies were worth […]

Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $28.14 Million Stake in Twist Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:TWST)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Twist Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:TWST) by 1,085.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 920,144 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 842,556 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in Twist Bioscience were worth $28,139,000 as […]

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Raises Stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) by 65.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 90,480 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after buying an additional 35,740 shares during the quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings in […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Buys 18,570 Shares of iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV) by 16.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 134,308 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,570 shares during the quarter. […]

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Buys 2,850 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 16.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,000 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,850 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Sold by Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA

Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA decreased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 1.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,628 shares of the company’s stock after selling 270 shares during the period. […]

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Acquired by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 38.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,401 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,213 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Boosts Position in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its position in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) by 10.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 26,951 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,610 shares during […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Holdings Lifted by Partnervest Advisory Services LLC

Partnervest Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 12.0% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 6,776 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 725 shares during the quarter. Partnervest Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $889,000 as of […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Purchases 4,239 Shares of Science Applications International Corp (NYSE:SAIC)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Science Applications International Corp (NYSE:SAIC) by 22.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,776 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,239 shares during the period. […]

Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV Has $1 Million Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV lessened its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 1.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,655 shares of the company’s stock after selling 135 shares during the period. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA […]

1,927 Shares in Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (NASDAQ:LBRDK) Acquired by Aigen Investment Management LP

Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new position in Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (NASDAQ:LBRDK) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 1,927 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $213,000. Several other institutional investors also recently […]

First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (NASDAQ:FV) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (NASDAQ:FV) by 14.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 64,393 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,224 shares during the quarter. […]

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC (NASDAQ:TTWO) Shares Sold by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. trimmed its holdings in TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 44.6% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,919 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,346 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s holdings in TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE were worth $346,000 as of its most recent SEC […]

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 1,434 Shares of Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF)

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF) by 18.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 9,348 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,434 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Brighthouse Financial were worth […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND) by 29.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 9,705 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,017 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Has $2.22 Million Stock Position in iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (BATS:EZU)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. decreased its stake in iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (BATS:EZU) by 21.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 72,893 shares of the company’s stock after selling 19,604 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC’s 3rd Largest Position

Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 15.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 61,097 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,210 shares during the […]

Citizens & Northern Corp Has $2.14 Million Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Citizens & Northern Corp increased its holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 6.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,282 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 921 shares during the period. Johnson […]

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Asserting that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra is stable, Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Wednesday hinted that a chunk of BJP MLAs in the State might shift loyalties to the ruling

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

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Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the session and warned protesters that if they did not disperse, they could be prosecuted.In the Central business district, police raised flags warning protesters to disperse before they shot pepper balls at the crowd and searched several people. More than 50 people in the Causeway Bay shopping district were rounded up and made to sit outside a shopping mall, while riot police with pepper spray patrolled and warned journalists to stop filming.

Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.

Pompeo declares Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous' from China

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified the US Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.

US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

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Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation

The law has revived mass protests by demonstrators who say China aims to curb the freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong, a global financial centre with broad autonomy.

A full lockdown is damaging, says Rahul Gandhi

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U.S. strips Hong Kong of special trading status

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Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute

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Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.

Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la

Hong Kong police clamp down on national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday and fired pepper-pellet rounds in the commercial district as they stamp

Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...

Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws

Protests are planned for Wednesday near the Legislative Council building in central Hong Kong, where lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on a bill that would criminalize disrespect toward China’s national anthem.

US offers to mediate between China, India on border row

The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation

HONG KONG, May 27 — Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported today, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub. The news comes after Beijing last week proposed...

Pompeo Certifies Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous from China

Pompeo announced Wednesday that he certified to Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment.

China and India move troops as border tensions escalate

Thousands of Chinese troops reportedly move into sensitive areas along Himalayan frontier

Pompeo Declares Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China

It now falls to Trump to decide to end some, all or none of the economic privileges Hong Kong currently enjoys.

Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate

HONG KONG — Police massed outside Hong Kong’s legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo

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Donald Trump offers to mediate India-China border issue

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U.S. Officially Deems Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially declared Hong Kong is no long autonomous from China as the Chinese Communist Party continues its crackdown on the major financial hub.

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military

Xi's comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China

"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."

Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key MVA leaders

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, Water Resources Minister Jayant Patil, Transport Minister Anil Parab and others attended the meeting.