Ferguson quiet after two nights of racial unrest
Russian officials on Wednesday accused the United States of hypocrisy and said that Washington was in no position to lecture Moscow on human rights while riots and protests raged in Ferguson and other cities across the United States. "Such a massive explosion of public indignation and the disproportionate reaction of law enforcement bodies confirm again that this is no isolated incident but a systemic flaw in American democracy, which has failed to overcome a deep racial split, discrimination and inequality," the Russian foreign ministry said. In the past, Washington has accused Moscow of suppressing political dissent. The streets of Ferguson, however, were mostly quiet on Wednesday after two nights of unrest following a grand jury decision to clear a white policeman over the killing of an unarmed black teenager. National Guard troops and police arrested more than 400 people in Ferguson for rioting.
Seven Hong Kong police officers suspended for brutally beating protester
Seven police officers were arrested on Wednesday over an alleged case of police brutality at the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong last month. A television crew had filmed the police assaulting a demonstrator at the city's main protest site in Admiralty on October 15. The victim was identified as Ken Tsang, a member of the Civic Party political group. Sporadic skirmishes, meanwhile, occurred last night as protesters sought to retake roads in Mong Kok district, a key protest area. However, they were fended off by the police.
Indian IS militant poses for picture with newborn child
A 31-year-old man of Indian-origin, who is suspected to be fighting for the Islamic State in Syria, has posted a picture of himself on Twitter posing with an AK-47 rifle and his newborn baby. Abu Rumaysah, who was born as Siddhartha Dhar, was arrested in September in the United Kingdom along with eight others on suspicion of encouraging terrorist activities. The suspect was released on bail to reappear in December. However, reports have surfaced claiming he has fled.
Pakistan's polio crisis worsens
According to local health officials on Wednesday, the polio epidemic in Pakistan has worsened after the number of new cases hit 260 this week, which is four times as many as at the same time last year. With ruthless militant violence, large-scale refugee displacement and political chaos, health officials fear that the situation may may only get worse. On Wednesday, three female polio vaccination workers and their driver were killed by two unidentified men in the southwestern city of Quetta. Taliban militants in Pakistan often target health workers trying to immunise children against polio, claiming the campaign is a cover for western spies.
Cricketer Phil Hughes succumbs to injuries after being hit by a bouncer
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the opening batsman was struck on the head by a bouncer during a domestic cricket match. "We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25," the governing body Cricket Australia said in a tweet.
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Russian officials on Wednesday accused the United States of hypocrisy and said that Washington was in no position to lecture Moscow on human rights while riots and protests raged in Ferguson and other cities across the United States. "Such a massive explosion of public indignation and the disproportionate reaction of law enforcement bodies confirm again that this is no isolated incident but a systemic flaw in American democracy, which has failed to overcome a deep racial split, discrimination and inequality," the Russian foreign ministry said. In the past, Washington has accused Moscow of suppressing political dissent. The streets of Ferguson, however, were mostly quiet on Wednesday after two nights of unrest following a grand jury decision to clear a white policeman over the killing of an unarmed black teenager. National Guard troops and police arrested more than 400 people in Ferguson for rioting.
Seven Hong Kong police officers suspended for brutally beating protester
Seven police officers were arrested on Wednesday over an alleged case of police brutality at the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong last month. A television crew had filmed the police assaulting a demonstrator at the city's main protest site in Admiralty on October 15. The victim was identified as Ken Tsang, a member of the Civic Party political group. Sporadic skirmishes, meanwhile, occurred last night as protesters sought to retake roads in Mong Kok district, a key protest area. However, they were fended off by the police.
Indian IS militant poses for picture with newborn child
A 31-year-old man of Indian-origin, who is suspected to be fighting for the Islamic State in Syria, has posted a picture of himself on Twitter posing with an AK-47 rifle and his newborn baby. Abu Rumaysah, who was born as Siddhartha Dhar, was arrested in September in the United Kingdom along with eight others on suspicion of encouraging terrorist activities. The suspect was released on bail to reappear in December. However, reports have surfaced claiming he has fled.
Pakistan's polio crisis worsens
According to local health officials on Wednesday, the polio epidemic in Pakistan has worsened after the number of new cases hit 260 this week, which is four times as many as at the same time last year. With ruthless militant violence, large-scale refugee displacement and political chaos, health officials fear that the situation may may only get worse. On Wednesday, three female polio vaccination workers and their driver were killed by two unidentified men in the southwestern city of Quetta. Taliban militants in Pakistan often target health workers trying to immunise children against polio, claiming the campaign is a cover for western spies.
Cricketer Phil Hughes succumbs to injuries after being hit by a bouncer
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the opening batsman was struck on the head by a bouncer during a domestic cricket match. "We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25," the governing body Cricket Australia said in a tweet.
