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Minneapolis jury convicts ex-policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd

United States · 10:01 AM UTC

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on Tuesday of murdering George Floyd, a milestone in the fraught racial history of the United States and a rebuke of law enforcement's treatment of Black Americans.

AfricaRebels threaten to march on capital as Chad reels from president's battlefield death
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UKUK inflation edges up as COVID price hit begins to ease
UKRoche looking for new place to test COVID-19 pill after cases plummet in UK
UKUK PM Johnson hails exodus from soccer Super League project

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Asia PacificSPECIAL REPORT Hong Kong activists retreat as China-style justice comes to their city
Asia PacificJapan PM cancels trip to India, Philippines amid rising COVID-19 cases
Asia PacificS.Korea court dismisses 'comfort women' lawsuit, contradicts earlier ruling
Asia PacificReturn the favour: South Korea looks to U.S. for COVID-19 vaccine aid

India

IndiaOxygen supplies run low as India grapples with coronavirus 'storm'
IndiaIndia reports more than 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in single day
IndiaFighting losing battle for COVID-19 beds, tests in India’s most populous state
IndiaIndia's ONGC says 3 employees kidnapped from eastern Indian oil rig

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BusinessTwelve U.S. states urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035
BusinessAmazon to let Whole Foods shoppers pay with a swipe of their palm
BusinessAsian stocks fall as virus worries return to haunt markets
BusinessInstagram launches feature to tackle hate speech, abuse

United States

United StatesMinneapolis jury convicts ex-policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd
United StatesGuilty verdict for George Floyd’s killer brings relief, calls for wider justice
United StatesTwelve U.S. states urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035
United StatesChauvin likely to appeal, claiming trial tainted by civil settlement, media coverage

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Environment

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EnvironmentShell to trial use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore

Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) said on Wednesday it was conducting a feasibility study with partners to trial the use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore, the first such move for the oil major.

EnvironmentAhead of Biden’s climate summit, lawmakers relaunch ‘Green New Deal’

Europe

EuropeHow a WHO push for global vaccines needled Europe
EuropeUkraine leader signs law to call up reservists for military service
EuropeEurope clinches deal on wide-ranging climate law to speed emissions cuts
EuropeRomania's coalition ends deadlock, to name new health minister

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