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Nine Women Accuse Bill Cosby Of Sexual Assault In Lawsuit

Nine women accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them decades ago in a lawsuit filed in Nevada Wednesday, after the US state dropped its statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases. The lawsuit said the US comedian had used his “enormous power,…

15/06/2023

Ethiopian Airlines Chairman Girma Wake Resigns

The Chairman of Ethiopian Airlines, Girma Wake, has resigned. Ethiopia has since appointed the head of the country’s air force, Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, to replace Wake. While commander of Ethiopia’s air force, Yilma served on the company’s board of directors “for the last…

14/06/2023

Classified Documents: Trump, Aide Arrested, Face 37 Felony Counts

The former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. The embattled ex-president had earlier surrendered himself at a Federal Court in Miami, Florida for allegedly keeping…

14/06/2023

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Dies At 86

Silvio Berlusconi, the former prime minister who reshaped Italy’s political and cultural landscape while fending off multiple legal and sex scandals, has died aged 86, his spokesman confirmed to AFP Monday. The billionaire media mogul was admitted to a Milan hospital on Friday…

12/06/2023

Ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns As MP

Britain’s former prime minister Boris Johnson on Friday said he was quitting as a member of parliament, claiming he had been forced out in a stitch-up by his political opponents. The 58-year-old populist politician has been under investigation by a cross-party committee about…

10/06/2023

Sweden’s Global Sex Tournament Claim Debunked

In a recent development, a comprehensive fact-check conducted by DW has refuted the viral claim that Sweden has declared sex as a sport and initiated a global tournament with Greek participants. This misinformation has been propagated by numerous international media outlets, including the…

09/06/2023

Supreme Court Rejects GOP-Drawn Map That Limited Black Districts

The US Supreme Court gave an unexpected boost to the Voting Rights Act, rejecting a Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama and upholding a decision that requires a second majority Black district. The 5-4 ruling marks a major turn for a court that twice in the…

09/06/2023

Trump Indicted on 7 Counts in Classified Documents Probe

A federal grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump in connection with the discovery of dozens of classified documents at his Florida home after leaving the White House, sources confirmed to NewsNation. Trump also said he was indicted on his Truth Social platform. “The…

09/06/2023

White Florida Woman Arrested for Fatally Shooting Black Neighbor

A Florida woman has been arrested for fatally shooting her neighbour through a door in an allegedly racially charged confrontation over the slain woman’s children. Susan Lorincz, 58, has been taken into custody on manslaughter charges for the death of 35-year-old Ajike Owens,…

07/06/2023

Blinken In Saudi To Rebuild Strained Ties With US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia Tuesday on a trip to strengthen strained ties with the long-time ally as the oil-rich kingdom forges closer relations with Washington’s rivals. Blinken’s three-day visit will also focus on efforts to end conflicts…

07/06/2023