By , , , , , , and , CNN 2:38 p.m. ET, June 5, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to...…By , , , , , , and , CNN 2:38 p.m. ET, June 5, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to...WW…

By , , , , and , CNN 8:19 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to violent...…By , , , , and , CNN 8:19 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to violent...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy James Griffiths, CNNHong Kong(CNN) Millions of people in Wuhan will be tested for the novel coronavirus within the coming days, after a despite a strict 76-day lockdown that was intended to eliminate the virus from the central Chinese city.Over the weekend, six new cases were reported in the city, the first in 35 consecutive days. None of the new cases were imported from overseas, sparking concern that the infection could still be spreading in the city where the virus is thought to have first emerged.In response to the outbreak, authorities in...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy James Griffiths, CNNHong Kong(CNN) Millions of people in Wuhan will be tested for the novel coronavirus within the coming days, after a despite a strict 76-day lockdown that was intended to eliminate the virus from the central Chinese city.Over the weekend, six new cases were reported in the city, the first in 35 consecutive days. None of the new cases were imported from overseas, sparking concern that the infection could still be spreading in the city where the virus is thought to have first emerged.In response to the outbreak, authorities in...WW…

By , , Tara John, and , CNN 9:44 p.m. ET, April 26, 202028 PostsIn a desperate attempt to reach home during India’s strict coronavirus lockdown, a man traveled more than 800 miles home disguised as an onion seller, only to be sent to quarantine by the local police after reaching his destination.According to police, Prem Murti Pandey, an employee at Mumbai's airport, loaded a truck with 28 tons of onion and traveled around 1,400 kilometers (869 miles) from Mumbai to his home in Prayagraj, northern India.“I was stuck in Mumbai. Given the number of cases being reported in the city, I was...…By , , Tara John, and , CNN 9:44 p.m. ET, April 26, 202028 PostsIn a desperate attempt to reach home during India’s strict coronavirus lockdown, a man traveled more than 800 miles home disguised as an onion seller, only to be sent to quarantine by the local police after reaching his destination.According to police, Prem Murti Pandey, an employee at Mumbai's airport, loaded a truck with 28 tons of onion and traveled around 1,400 kilometers (869 miles) from Mumbai to his home in Prayagraj, northern India.“I was stuck in Mumbai. Given the number of cases being reported in the city, I was...WW…

By , , Tara John, and , CNN 9:44 p.m. ET, April 26, 202028 PostsIn a desperate attempt to reach home during India’s strict coronavirus lockdown, a man traveled more than 800 miles home disguised as an onion seller, only to be sent to quarantine by the local police after reaching his destination.According to police, Prem Murti Pandey, an employee at Mumbai's airport, loaded a truck with 28 tons of onion and traveled around 1,400 kilometers (869 miles) from Mumbai to his home in Prayagraj, northern India.“I was stuck in Mumbai. Given the number of cases being reported in the city, I was...…By , , Tara John, and , CNN 9:44 p.m. ET, April 26, 202028 PostsIn a desperate attempt to reach home during India’s strict coronavirus lockdown, a man traveled more than 800 miles home disguised as an onion seller, only to be sent to quarantine by the local police after reaching his destination.According to police, Prem Murti Pandey, an employee at Mumbai's airport, loaded a truck with 28 tons of onion and traveled around 1,400 kilometers (869 miles) from Mumbai to his home in Prayagraj, northern India.“I was stuck in Mumbai. Given the number of cases being reported in the city, I was...WW…

James Griffiths is a Senior Producer for CNN International and author of "."Hong Kong (CNN)At first, it seemed like a straightforward Chinese internet controversy. After Thai actor Vachirawit Chivaaree liked a photo on Twitter that listed Hong Kong as a "country," Chinese fans inundated his Instagram and other social media with comments "correcting" him, and he soon posted  for his "lack of caution talking about Hong Kong," which is a semi-autonomous Chinese city, and not an independent nation. Vachirawit, who goes by the name "Bright," was not the first foreign celebrity or brand...…James Griffiths is a Senior Producer for CNN International and author of "."Hong Kong (CNN)At first, it seemed like a straightforward Chinese internet controversy. After Thai actor Vachirawit Chivaaree liked a photo on Twitter that listed Hong Kong as a "country," Chinese fans inundated his Instagram and other social media with comments "correcting" him, and he soon posted  for his "lack of caution talking about Hong Kong," which is a semi-autonomous Chinese city, and not an independent nation. Vachirawit, who goes by the name "Bright," was not the first foreign celebrity or brand...WW…

By , , , Amy Woodyatt, Mike Hayes and , CNN 8:04 a.m. ET, March 28, 2020182 PostsOur live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has Former Vice President got visibly emotional Friday night when discussing how hard it is to not be there for loved ones dying from coronavirus.Biden referenced his personal history of losing his wife, children and parents."My message is, God love you. You know, I've lost a couple children, I've lost a wife and it is incredibly difficult to go through and it's harder to go through when you haven't had an opportunity to be with...…By , , , Amy Woodyatt, Mike Hayes and , CNN 8:04 a.m. ET, March 28, 2020182 PostsOur live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has Former Vice President got visibly emotional Friday night when discussing how hard it is to not be there for loved ones dying from coronavirus.Biden referenced his personal history of losing his wife, children and parents."My message is, God love you. You know, I've lost a couple children, I've lost a wife and it is incredibly difficult to go through and it's harder to go through when you haven't had an opportunity to be with...WW…

Hong Kong (CNN)Throughout his time in office, US President Donald Trump has blown hot and cold on China. Early in his tenure, he visited Beijing, where he schmoozed with Chinese leader Xi Jinping , and praised the "very good chemistry" the two men shared. The following year, however, Trump , while simultaneously holding out for an historic deal between the two countries. That deal is still outstanding, and seems unlikely to be achieved before the end of Trump's term, especially as over issues such as the coronavirus, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang. Trump's cabinet is packed with China hawks, and...…Hong Kong (CNN)Throughout his time in office, US President Donald Trump has blown hot and cold on China. Early in his tenure, he visited Beijing, where he schmoozed with Chinese leader Xi Jinping , and praised the "very good chemistry" the two men shared. The following year, however, Trump , while simultaneously holding out for an historic deal between the two countries. That deal is still outstanding, and seems unlikely to be achieved before the end of Trump's term, especially as over issues such as the coronavirus, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang. Trump's cabinet is packed with China hawks, and...WW…

By , , , , and Ed Upright, CNN 9:45 p.m. ET, May 31, 202024 PostsOur live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has Brazil has reported 16,409 cases of novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 514,849.Brazil is second only to the United States in its number of coronavirus cases.Dr. Carissa Etienne, the director of the Pan American Health Organization, said earlier this week that the Americas have “become the epicenter of the Covid pandemic.”Brazil also recorded 480 new coronavirus-related fatalities over the past 24 hours, according to its health ministry,...…By , , , , and Ed Upright, CNN 9:45 p.m. ET, May 31, 202024 PostsOur live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has Brazil has reported 16,409 cases of novel coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 514,849.Brazil is second only to the United States in its number of coronavirus cases.Dr. Carissa Etienne, the director of the Pan American Health Organization, said earlier this week that the Americas have “become the epicenter of the Covid pandemic.”Brazil also recorded 480 new coronavirus-related fatalities over the past 24 hours, according to its health ministry,...WW…

Analysis by , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China’s new national security legislation for Hong Kong was written and passed behind closed doors, without the consultation of the city’s local government or legislature. It , potentially rewriting the city’s legal system – despite the fact the overwhelming majority of residents have no idea of what precisely it will entail.According to reports in Communist Party-controlled media, the law is expected to criminalize offenses such as secession, subversion against the central Chinese government, terrorism, and colluding with foreign forces....…Analysis by , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China’s new national security legislation for Hong Kong was written and passed behind closed doors, without the consultation of the city’s local government or legislature. It , potentially rewriting the city’s legal system – despite the fact the overwhelming majority of residents have no idea of what precisely it will entail.According to reports in Communist Party-controlled media, the law is expected to criminalize offenses such as secession, subversion against the central Chinese government, terrorism, and colluding with foreign forces....WW…