Pope Francis stepped up his battle against corruption in the Vatican Monday with a new law aimed at boosting transparency in tenders and cutting costs as a post-coronavirus recession hits. Convicted mobsters and those guilty of tax fraud are among a list of undesirables now unable to pocket contracts. The Argentine pontiff was elected in… Continue reading Pope Fights Corruption With New Vatican Tenders Bill_Ada Nkong

Curfews have been ordered in cities across the US to try to stem unrest sparked by the death of a black man in police custody. But they have been defied in many areas, with shops looted, cars burned and buildings attacked. Riot police have used tear gas and rubber bullets. President Donald Trump urged "healing"… Continue reading George Floyd Death: Widespread Unrests as Curfews Defied Across US_Ada Nkong

Flanked by Attorney General Bill Barr, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that interprets Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) as not providing statutory liability protections for tech companies that engage in censorship and political conduct. The president's order, which also cuts federal funding for… Continue reading Trump Signs Social Media Bill, Calls For Removal of Liability Protection Over Censorship _Ada Nkong

Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder, prosecutor saysThe Hennepin county attorney said Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. “There may be subsequent charges later,” Mike Freeman told reporters at a press conference. He said a detailed complaint would be made available this afternoonWhen asked why the other three fired police… Continue reading Officer in George Floyd Murder Charged With 3rd Degree Murder_Ada Nkong

Police arrested a CNN crew broadcasting live from the US city of Minneapolis early on Friday while covering unrest sparked by the death of a black man at the hands of law enforcement. The crew was later released.The crew, including correspondent Omar Jimenez, were handcuffed and detained as Jimenez gave a live report on a… Continue reading Governor Apologizes For Arrest of CNN Reporters Covering Floyd Protests_Ada Nkong