One of the four cops who gunned down unarmed 22-year-old Amadou Diallo in 1999 is getting promoted to sergeant today. The Daily News reports that Kenneth Boss, who fired five of the 41 shots that took down the Guinean immigrant as he reached for his wallet in the vestibule of his apartment building, is clear of any disciplinary holds and is receiving the promotion after passing a civil service exam. [ more › ]
Tag Archives: WorldNews
UN adopts resolution to disrupt IS group funding
The UN Security Council warned on Thursday that some countries are failing to implement long-standing sanctions against Islamic State, as a meeting of finance ministers put the focus on cutting off the militant group’s funds.
Outrage at Danish plan to strip refugee valuables
The Danish government’s plan to strip asylum seekers of money and valuables has sparked outrage across the world after an article in a Turkish newspaper, which wrongly claimed the proposal had become law, went massively viral.
Study: Arctic air reaches highest temperatures since 1900
A new climate change report has said the Arctic is experiencing dramatic changes, with a chief scientist warning that the effects could be widespread. Walruses and fish have also been hit exceptionally hard.
Rare tornado swirls through Sydney
Records winds and large hailstones marked an uncharacteristic summer morning in Sydney. Meteorologists called the storm a “tornado-like” event.
Live: Sydney braces for second storm
Sydney’s southern beaches are recovering from a tornado which pelted homes with hail and winds of up to 213 kilometres per hour. Forecasters warn a second storm is expected later this afternoon. Follow the latest developments live.
Donald Trump’s actions revive memories of Nazis: Andrew Grossman (Opinion)
Does anyone really think registering all American Muslims will stop a terrorist from sneaking over the border, asks Andrew Grossman.
Hoverboards Bursting Into Flames All Over, Amazon Yanks Them From Site
The item on every plugged-in tween’s holiday wish list is frequently manufactured with faulty/substandard parts, and as a result could explode at any time. [ more › ]
LAPD: It’s Too Easy To Criticize The LAUSD Shutdown With Hindsight
“It’s also easy to criticize a decision when you have no responsibility for the outcome of that decision.” [ more › ]
Saudi Arabia says it will head Muslim counterterrorism coalition
Riyadh says 34 countries have pledged to join its new Islamic military coalition aimed at combating terrorism. Those that have signed up to join the cause include Asian, African and Middle Eastern countries.
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