Source: France 24 Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, has deplored the shooting of a Canadian doctor by an Israeli sniper on the Gaza border and added his voice to calls for an independent investigation into Israeli fire that killed 60 Palestinians and injured thousands more during mass border protests. The violence erupted during demonstrations at the Gaza border fence on Monday, coinciding with a… Read more »
Source: France 24 The German leader’s visit has already been overshadowed by a backslapping three-day festival of “fraternité” between Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron this week. Aware of the optics, anxious German diplomats pressed — in vain — for Merkel to enjoy a similarly meaty two days at the White House, betting the face time would help sweeten difficult relations, officials told… Read more »
The Island of Hawaii has always been a fascinating beauty of the world, but recently volcanic activity has threatened the natural wonders of the US state. A series of small earthquakes has triggered the explosion of the Kilauea volcano on the island. This eruption has caused scorching hot lava to spread over the largest island causing massive destruction. But perhaps… Read more »
Source: France 24 After more than seven weeks without announcing significant progress, officials are indicating that they are ramping up efforts to find Marielle Franco’s killer. Security Minister Raul Jungmann was quoted by the news site noticias.UOL as saying that “the investigation is entering its final stage. I believe that we’ll soon have results.” Jungmann confirmed media reports that suspects include… Read more »
Source: France 24 Nike has dismissed additional executives as it moves to address a workplace culture marred by sexual harassment and bullying, embarrassing a brand that has self-defined around equality and empowerment. The latest departures, confirmed Wednesday by a Nike spokeswoman, consist of five executives, including one woman, and raise the total departures to around a dozen. This includes former… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/05/honduran-journalists-face-increasing-threats-intimidation-180503112711060.html Honduras is ranked 141 of 180 countries as the most dangerous for journalists. These rankings are supported by the constant threats journalists receive for telling stories through writing and broadcasting. Many journalists live in fear as they have been victims of suspicious phone calls, threats of sexual assault and death threats. Dina Meza has faced these threats and other… Read more »
Source: MSN WASHINGTON – Back for a return engagement, President Donald Trump’s address to the National Rifle Association on Friday comes after he temporarily strayed from the group’s strong opposition to tougher gun controls following the school shooting in Parkland, Florida — only to rapidly return to the fold. For the fourth year in a row, Trump will speak to… Read more »
Source BBC: Eight women and children travelling in a controversial caravan to seek asylum in the US have been allowed to cross the border. Some 150 Central American migrants arrived at the San Ysidro border crossing near San Diego on Sunday but were told the crossing was full. Eleven others believed to be members of the group have been… Read more »
Source CNN: Bill Cosby was convicted on Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era, completing the spectacular downfall of an actor who broke racial barriers in Hollywood on his way to TV superstardom. Cosby, 80, could end up spending his final years in prison after a jury concluded he sexually… Read more »
Source The Independent: Dick’s Sporting Goods is ramping up its efforts to promote gun control in the United States following the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The sporting goods retailer — which is also one of the top firearms sellers in the US — has hired lobbyists to push for gun control in Washington. It is the latest move… Read more »