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Sudan PM Announces Steps To Move Out Of Political Crisis
Sudans prime minister on Friday announced a series of steps for his countrys transition to democracy less than a month after a coup attempt rocked its leadership.
Murder Trial Opens For Georgia Ex-deputies In Stun-gun Death
Jurors heard opening arguments Thursday in the trial of three former Georgia sheriff's deputies charged with murder in the 2017 death of a Black man whom the deputies repeatedly shocked with a stun gun.
Pagans Motorcycle Leader Sentenced For Illegally Having Gun
A New York man characterized as a leader of the Pagans motorcycle gang was sentenced to 33 months, or more than two and a half years, in prison on Thursday for illegal gun possession.
US: Nicaragua's Elections 'Have Lost All Credibility'
The U.S. State Department said Thursday that next months presidential elections in Nicaragua have lost all credibility because of President Daniel Ortegas arrests of critics and seven potential challengers.
Italy Judge Suspends Trial Of Egyptians Charged After Student Killing
An Italian judge suspended on Thursday the trial of four Egyptian security officials over the disappearance and murder of an Italian student who was killed in Egypt, because of concerns the men might not know about they had been charged.
Thousands Rally In Georgia Demanding Release Of Saakashvili
Thousands of flagwaving supporters of former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili, jailed after returning from exile this month, protested in Tbilisi on Thursday to demand his release as his lawyer called on them to help save the country.
Man Charged In Shooting That Killed 7-year-old Chicago Girl
A man is charged in an August shooting that killed a 7yearold Chicago girl and seriously wounded her younger sister.
Snippets from UK: Covid Numbers See Sharp Rise in Britain With Over 42,000 New Cases on Wednesday
From PM Boris Johnson's messy solution on Chevening House to India withdrawing rules on UK travellers, a round-up of what is making news today.
Senate Hopeful Herschel Walker Cancels Event Over Swastika
Georgia Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker has called off a fundraiser in Texas because an organizer was displaying a swastika made of syringes in her social media profile to protest mandatory COVID19 vaccination.
'Radicalized' Veteran Gets Time Served For Anti-police Bombs
Bradley Bunn had a request after being arrested for building four pipe bombs he intended to use against any officers who tried to seize his guns: He wanted to meet with the federal prosecutor leading the case against him, a member of the Navy Reserve.
Suit: US Enabling LGBTQ Discrimination In Foster Program
The federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against LGBTQ candidates to become foster care parents for unaccompanied refugee children, a lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges.
North Dakota Oil Executive Pleads Guilty In Fraud Scheme
A former North Dakota oilfield executive pleaded guilty Wednesday to fraud charges for misleading shareholders about his company's value, in a scheme that eventually forced it to go bankrupt and led to more than $886 million in losses.
Italy Court Overturns Arrest Warrant For Broker On Trial At Vatican
Italy's highest appeals court on Wednesday overturned an arrest warrant for an Italian broker on trial at the Vatican in a case involving the purchase of building in one of London's smartest districts, his lawyer said.
France to Extend Covid-19 State of Emergency Until July 31, Government Says
The state of emergency and the requirement of a health pass are due to expire on November 15.
Texas Order Reflects Growing GOP Vaccine Mandates Hostility
With the governor of Texas leading the charge, conservative Republicans in several states are moving to block or undercut President Joe Bidens COVID19 vaccine mandates for private employers before the regulations are even issued.
$50K Fine, No Prosecution For Ex-coach In College Scam Deal
Federal prosecutors have promised to drop their case against a former Wake Forest University coach charged in the college admissions bribery scandal if he pays a $50,000 fine and follows certain conditions, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.