Key civil rights leader Joseph Lowery passes away
Joseph Lowery, an important ally of Martin Luthor King during the 1960's American civil rights movement, has unfortunately passed away at the age of 98. He worked for racial equality well into his nineties and died surrounded by his family. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
america us death leader civil-rights black-rights joseph-lowery
ReutersRelated Articles
Role of Russia and China in the upcoming US elections
China, Russia, and Iran are among countries seeking to influence the US presidential election this year, a top US intelligence chief has warned. A statement issued by the director of US counterintelligence said foreign states were using "covert and overt influence measures" to sway the vote. It said China did not want President Donald Trump's re-election while Russia wanted to hurt Democrat Joe Biden
us russia chin
BBC
Global leadership raising voice against China
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the world and now some of those leaders who were so impressed by Xi's vision for China are complaining of Beijing's state secrecy, misinformation, and the muzzling of whistleblowers during the initial stages of the coronavirus outbreak, allegations the Chinese government firmly denies. The United States, UK, Australia, and Canada issued a swift joint statement condemning China for passing the Hong Kong law
china us xi global leadership
CNN
US Supreme court rules that Trump must turn over his Tax Returns to New York Grand Jury
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Donald Trump a chance to beat back House Democrats' efforts to obtain his financial records but ruled he is not immune from the Manhattan district attorney's attempt to get his taxes. House Democrats sought financial records from the Trump Organization's accounting firm and two banks to determine if foreign governments, including Russia, hold sway over him
trump us court supreme
NBC
May cut off funding if schools do not open in Fall, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that he supports schools reopening this fall, and he may cut funding if not open. “In Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, SCHOOLS ARE OPEN WITH NO PROBLEMS. The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election, but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!” Trump tweeted
trump us funding schools
Twitter