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Thai woman in custody after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, State Department says
The Thai Embassy in Yangon and Thailand's Foreign Ministry refused to say whether they had provided consular support to the suspect or give any other information.
US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office
US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military. The United States Department of Defense has barred journalists from its press office, the latest move by the Pentagon to restrict media access since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Acting Pentagon Press Secretary Joel Valdez said on Monday that the administration had re-designated the office as a “Sensitive...
Maine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votes
Maine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votes Four states – Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota – are holding party primaries ahead of November’s midterm elections. Four states are set to hold their primary votes, further solidifying the battle lines for the United States midterm elections in November. On Tuesday, citizens in Maine, South Carolina, North Dakota and Nevada are set to cast their ballots in party primaries, designed to select which...
US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody
US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody The US Department of State confirms the fatality, but refuses to provide more information about the person’s death in Yangon. A United States diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, according to the US Department of State, and three members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. The US State Department confirmed to the Associated Press...
Deadly flesh-eating parasite spreads to second US state as cases rise to five
Deadly flesh-eating parasite spreads to second US state as cases rise to five New World screwworm infestations in humans are rare, but they can be fatal if left untreated. A female fly lays eggs in open wounds or body openings. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the first case of the New World screwworm in New Mexico, taking the total number of known US cases to five.
Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says
The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reignited the flame over the US's continued pursuit of Greenland. While testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, he was asked by congresswoman Sarah McBride whether he was "aware that Greenland is indeed part of Denmark".
Giant lizards are invading and spreading disease in US state as officials urge residents to kill them
Giant lizards are invading and spreading disease in US state as officials urge residents to kill them The Argentine black and white tegu can prey on a wide range of animals and reproduce quickly — making it a massive nuisance for Georgia wildlife officials - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Large, invasive reptiles are on the loose in Georgia — and wildlife officials are urging residents to kill the creepy creatures if they come across them. Residents of the Peach State are being urged to...
US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas The almost 50 embassies and consulates that process visa applications in African countries will be reduced to 20, according to US officials The US State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to go to the United States. The almost 50 US embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20...
Lammy hits back at Trump administration’s ‘two-tier policing’ claim over Henry Nowak’s murder
Lammy hits back at Trump administration’s ‘two-tier policing’ claim over Henry Nowak’s murder The deputy prime minister and justice secretary says he ‘rejects’ the statement from the US state department - Bookmark David Lammy has hit back at claims from the Trump administration of “two-tier policing” in the UK, saying he does not “recognise this caricature of Britain”. In the wake of Henry Nowak’s murder, the US state department shared a post on social media saying such policing, which...
Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa
Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa US plans to centralise visa processing across Africa could increase cross-border travel for visa applicants. The United States is planning to centralise visa processing across Africa, reducing the number of embassies and consulates handling applications from about 50 locations to roughly 20, according to an internal US Department of State memo cited in US media reports. Under the proposal, routine visa interviews would be moved out of...