In first, US charges MS-13 leader with terror July 15, 2020 at 05:23PM

Attorney General Bill Barr announced the charges against Salvador-based gang leader Armando Eliu Melgar Diaz at a White House event meant to highlight the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on the group.

George Floyd's family sues Minneapolis and four officers over his death July 15, 2020 at 05:06PM

George Floyd's family filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers charged in his death, alleging the officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force.

Brazil President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus again July 15, 2020 at 04:45PM

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro told reporters on Wednesday in Brasilia that he has tested positive for coronavirus again, a week after he announced he had become ill with COVID-19, and said he would get tested once more in a few days.

China summons US ambassador, says US blocks its development July 15, 2020 at 04:50PM

Donald Trump replaces campaign manager amid sinking poll numbers July 15, 2020 at 04:34PM

"I am pleased to announce that Bill Stepien has been promoted to the role of Trump Campaign Manager," Trump said on Facebook. "Brad Parscale, who has been with me for a very long time and has led our tremendous digital and data strategies, will remain in that role, while being a Senior Advisor to the campaign."

Amid vicious White House infighting, hopes of a Covid vaccine rise July 15, 2020 at 06:01AM

Tanker off UAE sought by US over Iran sanctions 'hijacked' July 15, 2020 at 04:26AM

Singapore reports 249 new coronavirus cases, mostly foreign workers July 15, 2020 at 12:14AM

Joe Biden announces $2 trillion climate plan July 14, 2020 at 11:30PM

US President Donald Trump in 2017 withdrew the United States, the world's No 2 emitter of greenhouse gases behind China, from the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement that brought countries together to mitigate global warming, saying it was too costly.

EU court backs Apple in case over $15 billion in back taxes July 14, 2020 at 11:34PM

The Luxembourg-based General Court said that the multinational does not need to pay the 13 billion euros that the EU Commission called for. The EU Commission had claimed that Apple had an illegal sweetheart tax deal with Irish authorities.

Canada introduces in-principle approval of study permits, to help international students July 14, 2020 at 09:11PM

China: US Xinjiang warning 'bad for the whole world' July 14, 2020 at 08:47PM