no comment Protesters march at 'Stop Asian Hate' rally in Portland It comes after a recent mass shooting spree at Asian-owned spas in the state of Georgia. 29/03/2021
USA Man arrested after eight people killed in shootings at Atlanta spas Authorities said many of the victims of the shootings at three massage parlours are women of Asian descent. 17/03/2021
no comment Hundreds march in Louisville on anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death Breonna Taylor was killed by police during a raid on her apartment last year. Her death sparked protests against police abuses and racism in the US. 14/03/2021
brussels bureau Kerry calls for enhanced cooperation on climate between EU and US John Kerry, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, said that the EU and his own nation must intensify their work on climate change during a visit to Brussels Tuesday. 09/03/2021
USA US approves use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine Johnson & Johnson hope to supply more than 100 million doses of its one-shot injection to the US by the end of June. 28/02/2021
USA Joe Biden's €1.5 trillion COVID relief bill passes House vote hurdle The vote is seen as a crucial victory for President Biden but is likely to run into trouble in the Senate over proposals for a $15 minimum wage. 27/02/2021
USA Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach facing multiple charges kills himself John Geddert had long-running ties to to disgraced Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar, who is in jail for a series of sexual assaults. 26/02/2021
USA US launches airstrike in Syria in Biden's first military action The airstrikes targeted facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups, the Pentagon said. 26/02/2021
Iran Iran begins restricting international inspections of nuclear plants State TV reported the country had officially begun restrictions on nuclear inspections, in what is seen as a bid to pressure the west into lifting sanctions and restore the 2015 nuclear deal. 23/02/2021
USA US deports former Nazi concentration camp guard, 95, to Germany Friedrich Karl Berger, 95, who moved to Tennessee in 1959, admitted to being a former concentration camp guard. He denies being an alleged "accomplice" in the deaths of camp prisoners. 20/02/2021
brussels bureau Europe's week: Vaccine boost and Afghanistan decision delayed There was some relief for the EU this week both on vaccines and defence. 19/02/2021
no comment Aerial footage shows snow in hard-hit state Texas A blanket of snow covers the town of Lewisville, Texas, the state hardest hit by the cold snap sweeping the United States for several days. 18/02/2021
brussels bureau Brussels prioritises WTO reform in newly announced trade plans The European Commission laid out its trade priorities for the next few years on Thursday, which include reforming the World Trade Organization. 18/02/2021
brussels bureau NATO allies must all meet spending requirements, says Stoltenberg NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged members of the military alliance to jointly fund more of its work at a virtual meeting of defence ministers on Wednesday. 17/02/2021
Turkey Turkey arrests hundreds linked to PKK after troops found dead in Iraq More than 700 arrests were made after the bodies of 13 Turkish nationals were discovered during a military operation in Iraq. 15/02/2021
Ukraine Ukraine sides with US over Chinese takeover of engine company Analysts believe the decision could lead to a cooling of the relationship between Ukraine and China, with the latter in turn looking to Russia for closer relations. 12/02/2021
no comment Rage room gets boost amid anger over coronavirus lockdowns This one near Los Angeles has found a steady stream of new customers looking to shed stress by beating the living daylights out of things. 11/02/2021
USA Democrats label Trump 'inciter in chief' at impeachment trial Harrowing video footage of rioters breaking into the Capitol building and fighting with police was shown during Donald Trump's second impeachment trial. 11/02/2021
USA Hacker tried to add chemicals to Florida water supply, police say A hacker illegally gained access to a Florida water treatment plant system, and attempted to increase the concentration of a chemical in the water supply. 09/02/2021
no comment Heavily armed gun lobbyists hit Richmond ahead of Biden inauguration Rival heavily armed groups were gathering near government buildings in Richmond, Virginia, ahead of planned protests against Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington. Lobby Day brings Second Amendment protesters to Richmond every year. 19/01/2021
USA US health secretary Alex Azar tells Trump he is resigning During Alex Azar's time serving as US health secretary, more than 390,000 people in the US have died from COVID-19. 16/01/2021
