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Wednesday, August 24th 2022 - 21:12 UTC
Prosecution launches probe against Paraguayan VP

Paraguay's Public Prosecutor's Office Tuesday announced it would launch an investigation into the allegations of the United States Embassy in Asunción whereby Vice President Hugo Velázquez and his family were added to the State Department's list of “significantly corrupt individuals.”
Wednesday, August 24th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
The US will always stand by Ukraine, Biden announced

US President Joseph Biden said his country would help Ukraine with nearly US$ 3 billion in military aid after warning its citizens to flee the country where Russian attacks on civilians were reported to be imminent.
Wednesday, August 24th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Drink driving: Mr. Paul Pelosi sentenced to five days in jail and to pay US$ 6,800

Paul Francis Pelosi, husband of United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been sentenced to five days in jail and ordered to pay US$6,800 after pleading guilty to drink driving in California.
Monday, August 22nd 2022 - 13:03 UTC
US: Three police officers suspended after being recorded beating up a man on the ground

Three police officers in Arkansas, United States, were suspended on Sunday after a video was made public in which they are seen beating a man they had arrested, local media reported.
Friday, August 19th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
Argentine President calls for an end to Venezuela, Cuba blockades

Argentina's Alberto Fernández Thursday called for an “end” to blockades against Cuba and Venezuela during an event at the Kirchner Cultural Center (CCK) in Buenos Aires hosted by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), of which he currently holds the pro-tempore presidency.
Thursday, August 18th 2022 - 08:23 UTC
LeBron James becomes the highest earning player in NBA history with US$ 532 million in his career

NBA star LeBron James has broken a new record, by agreeing to a two-year contract extension for US$ 97 million for the 2024-25 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul was quoted by ESPN on Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 17th 2022 - 09:01 UTC
US: Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act into law

US President Joseph Biden Tuesday signed into law his Inflation Reduction Act concerning growing prices inflation, climate change, and other targets, which. He said it was one of the ”most significant laws in our history.
Tuesday, August 16th 2022 - 20:49 UTC
FLOTUS tests positive for COVID-19

US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, after showing cold-like symptoms Monday night which prompted PCR measurings, it was announced Tuesday by White House sources.
Tuesday, August 16th 2022 - 07:54 UTC
China stages major military deployment around Taiwan

China resumed military maneuvers around the island of Taiwan following the presence in Taipei of yet another delegation of US lawmakers. After the visit by a group led lead by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month, the new team was headed by Senator Ed Markey from Massachusetts.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Man kills himself after firing shots in the air before SCOTUS building

A man in Washington DC Sunday drove his car outside the US Supreme Court and started firing gunshots in the air before committing suicide just before 4 am. The building at East Capitol Street NE and 2nd Street SE is also one block from Capitol Hill.