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Former police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's case
Chauvin has pinned Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Floyd's neck. The case sparked off worldwide protests, and even led to violence in many US cities. It also started the debate for reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin,45, could be sent to prison for decades.
US ambassador to Russia heading home for consultations amid tensions
"I believe it is important for me to speak directly with my new colleagues in the Biden administration in Washington about the current state of bilateral relations between the United States and Russia," Sullivan said in a brief statement, Xinhua news agency reported.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 142.6mn
In its latest update on Wednesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 142,621,220 and 3,041,541, respectively.
Johnson announces new taskforce to find promising new medicines
Under the government plans, Britons who test positive for Covid-19 or are exposed to the virus could be sent antiviral tablets or capsules, to take at home as early as autumn this year, Xinhua news agency reported.
US Ambassador to leave Russia temporarily
"I believe it is important for me to speak directly with my new colleagues in the Biden administration in Washington about the current state of bilateral relations between the US and Russia," he told Russia's TASS News Agency.
India, US to coordinate efforts for stability in Afghanistan
Blinken spoke to Jaishankar "to reaffirm the importance of the US-India relationship and cooperation on regional security issues", Price said in a readout of their conversation on Monday. They "agreed to close and frequent coordination in support of a lasting peace and development for the people of Afghanistan", he said.
Russia intercepts US, Norwegian patrol jets
Radars on Monday detected two air targets approaching the Russian border over the Barents Sea, and a MiG-31 jet belonging to the Russian Northern Fleet took off in response, Xinhua news agency quoted the Ministry as saying.
Putin to address US-initiated climate summit
"Putin will outline Russia's approaches to establishing broad international cooperation aimed at overcoming the negative consequences of global climate change," the Kremlin said in a statement on Monday.
Global weekly Covid cases reach new high: WHO
As of Tuesday morning, the current global caseload and death toll stood at 141,813,257 and 3,027,353, respectively. The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 31,737,347 and 567,690, respectively.
US Treasury announces new hub to coordinate climate policies
"The Treasury Climate Hub will coordinate and enhance existing climate-related activities by harnessing the tools, capabilities, and expertise from across the Department-including from Domestic Finance, Economic Policy, International Affairs, and Tax Policy," the Department said in a statement issued on Monday.
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