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Accidental shooting leaves minor dead in US, family demands accountability
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On Sunday night, family and friends gathered at Saint Paul city for a candlelight vigil in honor of Markee Jones, CBS News reported. According to the city police, the incident took place on the morning of August 5.
US store workers, including Sikh, who thrashed shoplifter to face probe
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"It has been brought to our attention that a video of two 7-Eleven employees assaulting a robbery suspect has been circulating. We are aware of the incident and the investigation is ongoing," the Stockton Police said.
Ukraine detains informant for plotting airstrike during Zelensky's visit
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In a statement, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said the alleged informant "on the eve of the recent trip of the President of Ukraine to Mykolaiv region, was gathering intelligence about the planned visit" late last month, reports CNN.
Canada vows safety of Indian diplomats after recent Khalistani threats
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As the poster, referring to Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was removed the same day on August 1, Canada's internal security department, Public Safety Canada, said in a recent tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safety of all diplomats in the country. "There is no place in Canada for the incitement of violence.
Cambodian king appoints Hun Manet as new PM
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"The designated prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia has duties to prepare the members of the government in order to ask for the adoption of confidence from the National Assembly," Sihamoni said in the royal decree. "This royal decree takes effect from the day of signature," he added.
Jeddah talks on Ukraine crisis conclude, participants call for continuing peace efforts
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The meeting, which excluded Russia, was chaired by Saudi Minister of State and National Security Adviser Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban. It was attended by representatives from more than 40 countries and international organisations, including the US, India, the EU, China and the United Nations.
Donald Trump calls for recusal of judge in 2020 US election fraud case
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Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Sunday morning to express his displeasure with a federal indictment for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. He described the case as "the ridiculous freedom of speech, slash fair elections case" and said that his legal team would immediately be asking for recusal of the judge.
Donald Trump, Mike Pence engage in slugfest over 2020-21 events
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Trump chose through his Truth Social site to lash out at Pence, his former Vice President and GOP presidential primary opponent, calling him "delusional" and “not a very good person".
Imran's arrest is internal matter of Pakistan: US State Department
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"Cases against Imran Khan and other politicians on Pakistan are an internal matter," US State Department's spokesperson was quoted by Dawn as saying.
Russia hits Ukrainian blood transfusion centre: Zelensky
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Zelensky said that rescuers were now trying to tackle a blaze after the strike on the Kupiansk community in the Kharkiv region on Saturday night, the BBC reported.
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