Angry at demands, Greeks rail at German 'humiliation'
Greeks accuse Germany of insisting on purely punitive measures as part of a new bailout deal.
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Pay and pride clash for Latino workers at Trump golf course
By Laila Kearney and Sebastien Melo NEW YORK, July 12 (Reuters) – From the nearest bus stop, workers navigate about a mile of overgrown and cracked sidewalk before they reach Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx, with its pristine fairways, treacherous bunkers and expansive views of the jagged Manhattan skyline. Like Andris Garcia, a 22-year-old security guard at the course, many are Latinos, immigrants or descendants
Massachusetts prosecutor to charge bomber Tsarnaev with murder
(Reuters) – A Massachusetts district attorney plans to bring state murder charges against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who has been sentenced to death in a federal trial for a deadly bomb attack on the 2013 Boston Marathon, her office said on Saturday. The Boston Globe reported that Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said she would charge Tsarnaev with murdering MIT police officer Sean Collier and for other crimes in the aftermath of
U.S. military drills stoke politics of suspicion in Texas
To hear the conspiracy theorists tell it, a labyrinth of tunnels is being built under Walmart stores for military attacks on civilians, and an orchestrated financial crisis will lead to martial law, U.S. troops patrolling chaotic streets, and a dictatorship under President Barack Obama. While such views represent the fringes of American political opinion, they reflect a broader suspicion of the federal government that has run deep in Texas for
NAACP votes to end boycott of South Carolina over Confederate flag
The resolution was approved during the NAACP’s annual convention in Philadelphia. South Carolina removed the flag on Friday to chants of “USA, USA!,” after three weeks of emotional debate over the banner, a symbol of slavery and racism to many, but of Southern heritage and pride to others. The Confederate flag was raised atop the South Carolina State House dome in 1961 as part of centennial commemorations of the American
Obama to free dozens of inmates from federal custody
The president will use his executive authority to release inmates this week serving decades for nonviolent crimes.
Greece closer to desperately needed deal with creditors
BRUSSELS (AP) — Greece moved closer on Sunday to a desperately needed deal with European creditors which would stave off immediate financial collapse and the country’s potential exit from the euro.
Trump criticizes border policy as well as trade agenda
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump criticized U.S. immigration and trade policies on Saturday in speeches that veered from accusing Mexico of deliberately sending criminals across the border to professing respect for the Mexican government and love for its people.
Hong Kong journalist association says press freedom deteriorating
The Hong Kong Journalists’ Association says press freedom has deteriorated in the special administrative region of China and it has become more dangerous for journalists to do their jobs. In its first annual report since last year’s pro-democracy protests shut down key thoroughfares for 79 days, the Association highlighted a spate of physical attacks against journalists, staff changes, self-censorship and financial pressures. The most violent physical attack was in February,
Hong Kong panda bears down on world record for longevity
By Venus Wu HONG KONG (Reuters) – The oldest giant panda living in captivity is set to challenge the world record for the animals’ longevity, with her age said to put her on par with a human centenarian.Hong Kong’s giant panda Jia Jia, whose name means “good”, will turn 37 this summer at theme park Ocean Park, matching the Guinness World Records title for the oldest panda survivor in captivity