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Jeffrey Epstein special observation watch protocols were ignored hours before his death: reports

Disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly on “special observation watch” at the time of his alleged suicide on Saturday morning, but the protocols associated with the watch were not followed, officials said. Epstein, 66, was placed on suicide watch — requiring checks every 15 minutes — at the end of July after he was found semiconscious in his cell with marks on his neck. However, … Continue reading Jeffrey Epstein special observation watch protocols were ignored hours before his death: reports

Mexico records a decrease in homicides, increase of crime

Mexico registered 2,993 in the month of July, meaning a decrease of 2.64% compared to July last year, revealed the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System. In the first seven months of 2019, there were 20,135 homicides, with a national average of 95.8 homicides per day, according to the report released by the Secretariat. The criminal incidence at the national level as of … Continue reading Mexico records a decrease in homicides, increase of crime

Women in Mexico City protest against alleged police rapes

Thousands of women in Mexico City wielding spray paint and and smoke protested in Mexico City against a string of alleged sexual attacks by police officers. The demonstration became known as the “glitter protests” after activists earlier this week doused the city’s police chief, Jesús Orta, in pink glitter. The protesters vandalized several nearby buildings, including the Angel of Independence monument with spray paint that … Continue reading Women in Mexico City protest against alleged police rapes

Omar, Tlaib barred from entering Israel

Israel has banned the two congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country due to previous statements and actions taken by the congresswomen. “We will not permit someone who negates our right of existence in the world to enter the country… as a matter of principle, this decision is very correct” said Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely. The U.S. envoy to Israel … Continue reading Omar, Tlaib barred from entering Israel

Reports of an active gunman in Philadelphia

Atleast one gunman opened fire on Philadelphia police Wednesdey, wounding at least five officers in a standoff that extended into the evening. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, a shooter remained active, Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric Gripp tweeted. At least one suspect fired at police officers in the city’s Nicetown neighbourhood. All officers’ injuries are considered non-life threatening, Gripp said. Live video from news stations showed … Continue reading Reports of an active gunman in Philadelphia

German economy shrinks in second quarter amid a slowing global economy

German GDP fell 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, Germany’s Federal Office said earlier on Wednesday. The annual growth rate in Europe’s largest economy slowed from 0.9% in the first quarter to 0.4% in the second quarter. This news comes amid a global slowdown of the economy. Industrial production in the euro zone countries fell by 1.6% in June compared to the previous month, and by 2.6% from the … Continue reading German economy shrinks in second quarter amid a slowing global economy

CNN’s Don Lemon is sued for alleged assault

CNN reporter Don Lemon is facing accusations of assault, according to a lawsuit filed in Suffolk County, New York, over the weekend. The plaintiff, a New York bartender named Dustin Hice, claims that Lemon assaulted him last year, July 2018. Dustin Hice claims he recognized Lemon and tried offer him a drink, but the CNN anchor declined. The suit states that “Being cordial, Plaintiff tried … Continue reading CNN’s Don Lemon is sued for alleged assault