Smaller Russian oil corporations oust energy giants from top of WWF environmental rating

Russia’s oil and gas companies have demonstrated distinctly higher transparency of ecological information, with minor firms taking lead positions in the annual ranking by the World Wildlife Fund Russia and energy consultant Creon. … Read More >Smaller Russian oil corporations oust energy giants from top of WWF environmental rating

‘Don’t kill me, man’: New York AG releases disturbing police body cam VIDEO of two black men who died in custody

New York’s attorney general has disclosed police footage showing the final moments of residents Daniel Prude and Troy Hodge, who both died following encounters with officers, in what the AG called an effort at transparency. … Read More >‘Don’t kill me, man’: New York AG releases disturbing police body cam VIDEO of two black men who died in custody

WATCH Trump supporters hit Antifa protesters with American flags during clashes in Washington state capital

Two opposing events in Olympia, Washington, have resulted in violent brawls between supporters of President Donald Trump and Antifa. Police have confirmed the arrest of a suspect who allegedly fired shots during the unrest. … Read More >WATCH Trump supporters hit Antifa protesters with American flags during clashes in Washington state capital

Judge orders full restoration of DACA immigration program in latest upset to key Trump policy

The US government has three days to fully reopen the Obama-era scheme granting protection to illegal immigrants who came to the US as kids, a federal judge has ruled. Scrapping DACA was a key goal for the Trump administration. … Read More >Judge orders full restoration of DACA immigration program in latest upset to key Trump policy

Biden says he won’t force Americans to vaccinate, but will do ‘everything’ in his power to encourage them to ‘do the right thing’

Presumptive US President-elect Joe Biden said he would not make coronavirus vaccines mandatory for Americans when he takes office, vowing to “encourage people” to take the inoculation instead. … Read More >Biden says he won’t force Americans to vaccinate, but will do ‘everything’ in his power to encourage them to ‘do the right thing’

‘Is it going to resolve Yemeni conflict?’ Omani FM slams US suggestion of adding Houthis to terrorist list

The US has mulled the possibility of designating the Yemeni Houthi militants a terrorist group, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi has revealed. He added that he believes such a move would cause more harm than good. … Read More >‘Is it going to resolve Yemeni conflict?’ Omani FM slams US suggestion of adding Houthis to terrorist list