The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped below 2 million last week for the first time since mid-March, but remains astonishingly high as companies adjust to an environment that has been significantly changed by COVID-19.

US jobless claims dip below 2 million, road to recovery rocky

A group of violent #BlackLivesMatter protesters in Washington DC vandalised a statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy. An investigation into the matter has been launched by the United States Park Police. Watch report.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised at Indian embassy in Washington

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the efforts of demonstrators across the nation, calling their protests following the death of George Floyd “powerful” and “transformative.

I want you to know that you matter: Obama’s message to young people of colour

The Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on the neck of a black man who later died will now be charged with second-degree murder, and his three colleagues will also face charges, Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday.

Four cops charged in Floyd death, one faces 2nd-degree murder count homicide

As US President Donald Trump continues to back the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment to novel coronavirus, a new study has claimed that the drug does not avoid infection in a statistically meaningful way.

New study says Trump-backed hydroxychloroquine no better than placebo

For the eighth consecutive day, protests over the death of George Gloyd have raged unabated in the United States. The demonstrators are still defying curfews, arsonists are still fuelling anarchy, and the policemen are still tear-gassing the unarmed.

Black lives matter: The world responds to America's war cry!

Protests in the United States demanding justice for the murder of George Floyd, an African American man who was killed by the police continues to soar across cities for the eight consecutive night.

Situation relatively calm after protesters defy curfew for eighth consecutive day in US

By Jennifer Selin After a week of both peaceful protests and violent chaos in the wake of George Floyd’s death, President Donald Trump announced, “If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.

Can the president really order the military to occupy US cities and states?

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday addressed the murder of George Floyd by the police in the US city of Minneapolis which has spurred a series of protests, not only in the country, but across the world.

George Floyd's murder 'inexcusable', says British PM Boris Johnson

Unexpanded G7 has long been in demand for the emerging world. All the member nations agree in principle that in this expansion they are divided over the decision to get the seat at the G7 table.

Putin wants China at G7 table: Trump's G7 expansion plan

Pope Francis recently condemned the killing of George Floyd, an African American man in the US city of Minneapolis. The Pope said that “we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism”, while referring to the murder which has triggered protests across all US states, including major cities like New York and Los Angeles.

'Cannot tolerate sin of racism', says Pope Francis while addressing the murder of George Floyd

China's wolf-warriors seem to be delighted in watching the unrest unfold in U.S. WION's palki Sharma gets you a report on China's double standards.

Gravitas: Chinese diplomats try to exploit the US riots

The United States seems to be witnessing its worst civil unrest in decades. From protesters looting shops to cops running over demonstrators, anarchy has gripped the entire country. WION's Palki Sharma decodes 5 videos that tell the story of the upheaval in America.

Gravitas: Riots in the United States | 5 videos of anarchy in America

The US will ship next week the first batch of 100 ventilators it has donated to India to treat the coronavirus patients, President Donald Trump has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a conference call, the White House said.

US to ship first batch of 100 ventilators donated to India next week: White House

SpaceX has made history with a manned mission to the International Space station. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the many firsts this American aerospace giant has achieved through its latest mission.

Gravitas: SpaceX Space Station mission | New era in space exploration

The death of George Floyd in the US has triggered mass protests. Floyd was suffocated to death under police custody. WION'S Palki Sharma brings you a video timeline of what happened on the 25th of May.

Gravitas: How George Floyd's death unfolded in Minneapolis? | US Riots

Various agencies of the United States often issue resolutions on human rights violations across the world. But, does the US practice what it preaches? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how America has failed to ensure equal rights to the African American community.

Gravitas: The United States | The biggest violator of human rights?

The death of an African American in Minnesota has triggered violent mass protests. The clashes between the cops and the protesters even led to riots and mass looting. WION's Palki Sharma sums up how America's moral authority and credibility is fast eroding.

Gravitas: Superpower unravels | Riots in the United States

Politics is intensifying after the death of an African American in the United States triggered violent protests. WION'a Palki Sharma tells you how the opposition is blaming US President Donald Trump for the escalating tensions.

Gravitas: United States | Politics erupts over the death of an African American

Residents and business owners in cities across the United States swept up broken glass, took stock of looted goods and surveyed the damage on Monday after a sixth straight night of violent protests over racial inequities and excessive police force.

Tensions rise in US as fires burn near White House amid riots

Protests are currently going on across the United States. The demonstrations began in after a black man, George Floyd was knelt on and killed by a policeman in Minneapolis, a city in the US state of Minnesota.

What really played out between the police and George Floyd in his final moments

The US leaves no opportunity in commenting on the affairs of other countries. What does the world make of violence in America? WION's Palki Sharma brings you global reactions.

Gravitas: Riots in the United States | How is the world reacting?

President Donald Trump threatened to deploy the military if states and cities failed to quell the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. Calling himself the "law and order" president, Trump said that he was deploying thousands of "heavily armed" soldiers and police to prevent further protests in Washington, where buildings and monuments have been vandalized near the White House.

Unrest in Washington a 'total disgrace', mobilizing 'heavily armed' military to stop protests: Trump

The United States is currently dealing with two crises: the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed over 100,000 in the country, and protests against racism and police brutality .

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