A lawmaker in Pennsylvania is trying to outlaw the use of military fatigues by police officers in the state through the introduction of a new bill. Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims announced Thursday that he will introduce a bill into the state’s
Cuba will be led without a Castro for the first time since the 1959 Communist Revolution after Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over to a younger generation “full of passion”. The 89-year-old confirmed he was stepping down as leader of the
President Joe Biden will not raise the cap on refugee entries to the US, reneging on his administration’s previous call to admit more people fleeing from crisis than the historically low level under former president Donald Trump. Refugee agencies and immigration advocacy
Democratic Squad members and anti-Trump Republicans have spent up to $70,000 each on private security following a dramatic increase in death threats. Republican lawmakers who voted to impeach Donald Trump and high-profile Democrats have been forced to hire extra security guards following
Eric Stillman has been identified as the Chicago police officer who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo last month, in the latest in a long list of highly controversial US police shooting. Disturbing bodycam footage was released this week by Chicago police, showing
Italy plans to start emerging from rolling partial lockdowns that were imposed during a fall virus surge, announcing Friday the reopening of outdoor dining and schools at all grade levels in lower-risk regions starting April 26. The government’s decision to set a
The lawyer representing Eric Stillman, the Chicago Police Officer who shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo after chasing him down an alley while investigating a shots fired call, said he was “disheartened” that no one had asked about the welfare of his
Texas senator Ted Cruz has confirmed that he will no longer wear a mask while in the US Capitol, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to a CNN reporter on Thursday, Mr Cruz, 50, explained his decision by saying: “At this point
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday revoked a series of Trump administration orders that promoted fossil fuel development on public lands and waters, and issued a separate directive that prioritizes climate change in agency decisions. The moves are part of a government-wide
Israel’s foreign minister said Friday that his country was determined to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon, after Tehran promised to step up its uranium enrichment process. “We will do whatever it takes to prevent the extremists (in Iran) from succeeding,
This article first appeared on our partner site, Independent Turkish Cultural assets, including ancient ruins, are protected sites in Turkey. However, since the Covid-19 pandemic, looters have been taking advantage of the lengthy absence of guards and wardens, causing a rise in treasure