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UN: Eight mass graves reported found in Libya
(CNN)At least eight mass graves been reportedly been discovered in Libya, according to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.In a the UNSMIL expressed "horror" over "reports on the discovery of at least eight mass graves in past days, the majority of them in Tarhuna."Last week, Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) announced control over Tarhuna, a key city to the southeast of capital Tripoli, after pushing back eastern forces led by renegade general Khalifa Haftar. The town was previously occupied by the self-styled Libya National Army (LNA) forces loyal to...…(CNN)At least eight mass graves been reportedly been discovered in Libya, according to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.In a the UNSMIL expressed "horror" over "reports on the discovery of at least eight mass graves in past days, the majority of them in Tarhuna."Last week, Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) announced control over Tarhuna, a key city to the southeast of capital Tripoli, after pushing back eastern forces led by renegade general Khalifa Haftar. The town was previously occupied by the self-styled Libya National Army (LNA) forces loyal to...WW…
Taiwan's transport minister offers resignation after dozens killed in train crash
(CNN) transportation minister Lin Chia-lung has offered to resign after a deadly Friday killed at least 51 people and left scores more injured according to the country's state run Central News Agency (CNA). Lin offered his verbal resignation in a phone call Sunday with Taiwan's premier Su Tseng-chang, CNA reported, saying he wished to step down and take responsibility for the accident. Cabinet spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng told reporters that the Taiwanese premier commended Lin for showing accountability but declined to discuss the resignation.The busy passenger train was carrying 490 people...…(CNN) transportation minister Lin Chia-lung has offered to resign after a deadly Friday killed at least 51 people and left scores more injured according to the country's state run Central News Agency (CNA). Lin offered his verbal resignation in a phone call Sunday with Taiwan's premier Su Tseng-chang, CNA reported, saying he wished to step down and take responsibility for the accident. Cabinet spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng told reporters that the Taiwanese premier commended Lin for showing accountability but declined to discuss the resignation.The busy passenger train was carrying 490 people...WW…
As armored military vehicles roll onto Myanmar's streets, protesters return for 10th day
(CNN)Armored vehicles on the streets of major Myanmar cities, an internet blackout and nighttime raids on prominent critics on Sunday, did not stop protesters taking to the streets for a tenth consecutive day on Monday to oppose the recent coup. In some instances, authorities appeared to respond with force. A protester from the city of Mandalay told CNN he saw uniformed security forces firing rubber bullets and using slingshots in the direction of a crowd of peaceful protesters, causing them to flee. He also said some of the people firing at protesters were not in uniform. CNN is attempting...…(CNN)Armored vehicles on the streets of major Myanmar cities, an internet blackout and nighttime raids on prominent critics on Sunday, did not stop protesters taking to the streets for a tenth consecutive day on Monday to oppose the recent coup. In some instances, authorities appeared to respond with force. A protester from the city of Mandalay told CNN he saw uniformed security forces firing rubber bullets and using slingshots in the direction of a crowd of peaceful protesters, causing them to flee. He also said some of the people firing at protesters were not in uniform. CNN is attempting...WW…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulates Biden on winning election | CNN Politics
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Chinese President on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic candidate was projected the winner of the US presidential election.“Promoting the healthy and stable development of China-US relations is not only in the fundamental interests of both peoples, but also meets the common expectation of the international community,” state-run Xinhua news agency quoted Xi as saying in the message.“I hope to see both sides uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Chinese President on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Joe Biden, more than two weeks after the Democratic candidate was projected the winner of the US presidential election.“Promoting the healthy and stable development of China-US relations is not only in the fundamental interests of both peoples, but also meets the common expectation of the international community,” state-run Xinhua news agency quoted Xi as saying in the message.“I hope to see both sides uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual...WW…
Sheriff's deputy in Georgia fired after video shows him repeatedly striking man | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A sheriff’s deputy in the Atlanta area was fired for excessive use of force on Sunday after a social media video showed the deputy repeatedly striking a man, according to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.The Sheriff’s Office said that a criminal investigation of the incident will be turned over to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office.“After being made aware of a video posted on social media involving a Deputy using physical force on a man, Sheriff Victor Hill ordered his entire Internal Affairs Unit to come in and begin an...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A sheriff’s deputy in the Atlanta area was fired for excessive use of force on Sunday after a social media video showed the deputy repeatedly striking a man, according to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.The Sheriff’s Office said that a criminal investigation of the incident will be turned over to the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office.“After being made aware of a video posted on social media involving a Deputy using physical force on a man, Sheriff Victor Hill ordered his entire Internal Affairs Unit to come in and begin an...WW…
Oklahoma State sorority house placed in quarantine after 23 members test positive for Covid-19
(CNN)An Oklahoma State University sorority house is under quarantine after 23 members tested positive for , according to the university."Last night OSU officials learned of 23 positive COVID cases in an off-campus sorority house. The rapid antigen testing was performed at an off-campus health care facility," a statement from the university read.The entire sorority house is in isolation or quarantine after the confirmed cases, and residents "will be prohibited from leaving the facility," the university said.The university and Payne County Health Department are monitoring those involved and...…(CNN)An Oklahoma State University sorority house is under quarantine after 23 members tested positive for , according to the university."Last night OSU officials learned of 23 positive COVID cases in an off-campus sorority house. The rapid antigen testing was performed at an off-campus health care facility," a statement from the university read.The entire sorority house is in isolation or quarantine after the confirmed cases, and residents "will be prohibited from leaving the facility," the university said.The university and Payne County Health Department are monitoring those involved and...WW…
10 SWAT members in South Florida resign from unit, saying they feel unsafely restrained by politics | CNN
By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Ten South Florida police officers have resigned from their city’s SWAT unit amid concerns about safety, including their feeling that they’re “restrained by the politicalization of our tactics,” according to documents obtained by CNN.The officers sent a letter, dated Tuesday, to Hallandale Beach Police Chief Sonia Quinones, saying they were “minimally equipped, under trained and often times restrained by the politicization of our tactics to the extent of placing the safety of dogs over the safety of the team members.”The officers also said they...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Ten South Florida police officers have resigned from their city’s SWAT unit amid concerns about safety, including their feeling that they’re “restrained by the politicalization of our tactics,” according to documents obtained by CNN.The officers sent a letter, dated Tuesday, to Hallandale Beach Police Chief Sonia Quinones, saying they were “minimally equipped, under trained and often times restrained by the politicization of our tactics to the extent of placing the safety of dogs over the safety of the team members.”The officers also said they...WW…
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