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'Antifa Hunter' Gets 3 Years For Online Racist Threats
A Florida man who called himself the Antifa hunter as he waged an online campaign to terrorize and harass those who opposed his white supremacist ideology was sentenced to more than three years in prison Monday.
Amid Tension with China, Mike Pence Reaffirms America's Commitment to Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Speaking at a virtual event organised by the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Mike Pence said that American strength first comes from its military and economy, but also from the strength of relationships.
US Ambassador Visits Ex-Marine Imprisoned In Russia
The U.S. ambassador to Russia on Monday visited a former Marine who is imprisoned for assaulting police officers in Moscow, calling his conviction a mockery of justice.
Wisconsin Republicans Not Expected To Pass Police Reforms
The Republicancontrolled Wisconsin Legislature is being forced into a special session Monday by the state's Democratic governor to consider a package of bills on policing policies just over a week after a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Blake seven tim...
Baltic States Impose Sanctions Against Belarus Ahead Of EU
The three Baltic countries on Monday slapped their own travel sanctions on 30 top officials in Belarus, including President Alexander Lukashenko, in response to a brutal crackdown against protesters who say the Aug. 9 presidential election in Belarus was...
Kremlin Says Situation In Belarus Is Under Control, No Need To Send Forces
The Kremlin said on Monday that the situation in neighbouring Belarus was under control and that it did not see the need to send in forces to support Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko who is facing protests after a disputed election.
Indian-origin Pritam Singh Formally Takes Charge as First Leader of the Opposition in Singapore
Pritam Singh's Workers' Party won 10 parliamentary seats out of the 93 it contested in the July 10 General Election, making it the biggest opposition presence in Singapore's parliamentary history.
Thousands Trapped On French Trains After Electrical Trouble
Thousands of passengers were trapped overnight on highspeed TGV trains halted by electrical problems in southwestern France, some pleading for water, food or fresh air.
Israeli Airliner To Abu Dhabi Enters Saudi Arabia Airspace
The El Al flight carrying the U.S. and Israeli delegations to the United Arab Emirates entered Saudi Arabian airspace on Monday, the first known such action by an Israeli commercial airline.
U.S. Military Suspends Some Training In South Korea After Deadly Crash
The U.S. military command in South Korea said on Monday it would suspend training at a range after four South Korean civilians were killed in a crash with an armoured vehicle late on Sunday.
Czech Delegation Visits Taiwan Despite Chinese Criticism
The president of the Czech Republic's senate on Monday told an economic forum in Taiwan that freedom and democracy are the basis of prosperity, while the two sides signed agreements on hightech manufacturing and environmental management despite strong cri...
Lebanon Set To Designate New PM Ahead Of Macron Visit
Lebanon's ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is set to be designated prime minister on Monday ahead of a visit to Beirut by the French president who will press for longdelayed reforms to steer the Middle East nation out of its deep crisis.
The Latest: Indian Virus Surge Continues With 78,000 Cases
NEW DELHI India has registered 78,512 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, maintaining an upward surge.
Covid-Hit Singapore's Mustafa Centre to Send Back Foreign Workers
The company will also stop paying employees who have not been called to work a "sustenance allowance" - believed to be SGD300 per month - and it urged this group of staff to take on a second job to earn an income.
Trump Intel Chief Defends Briefings Ban, Democrats Raise Subpoena Threat
U.S. President Donald Trump's intelligence chief on Sunday defended his decision to cease inperson Congressional briefings on election security, while Democrats said the move would suppress critical information about foreign election meddling and warned t...
Mexican Navy Sees Largest Command Yet For Female Commander
Mexicos Navy said Sunday it has named the first woman to command a coast guard cutter, the largest command yet for a female in the Mexican service.