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Mexico police set on fire during protests against fatal beating

While protesters in the United States mourn George Floyd, police brutality is also a concern south of the border in Mexico. Mexicans protested against police brutality in the second-largest city, Guadalajara, accusing the police officers who arrested a construction worker of beating him to death. The government’s human rights minister has condemned the use of excessive force. But police deny that. Al Jazeera’s Laura Burdon-Manley has more. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Mexico

Russia’s 20,000-tonne diesel spill pollutes waterways in Siberia

Waterways near Russia’s Siberian city of Norilsk have been rapidly polluted by a spill of more than 20,000 tonnes of diesel fuel in recent days, according to state media. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Wednesday a state of emergency, dedicating federal resources to the clean-up effort. He said local officials had been inefficient in dealing with the disaster. The spill occurred on Friday when a diesel tank ruptured at a thermal power plant, according to a statement by the city’s main employer, metals miner Nornickel. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan has more. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera […]

US protesters defy curfews as outrage over police brutality intensifies

Protests against racism have spread to even more US cities, becoming violent in many of them. What began as demonstrations over the death of George Floyd after being arrested, has reawoken national outrage over deaths blamed on the police. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #JusticeForGeorgeFlyod #GeorgeFloyd #GeorgeFloydprotest

Iran dedicates a statue to honour its healthcare workers

COVID-19 has infected around 10,000 healthcare workers in Iran. Many of them have died and now, a statue has been unveiled in their honour. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from Tehran. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Iran #Coronavirus

India and Pakistan face the worst locust attack in decades

Plagues of locusts are devastating large parts of India and Pakistan. Billions of dollars worth of crops have been damaged, prompting fears of food shortages. Pakistan’s government says it is the worst infestation in more than 20 years. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports from New Delhi, India. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #India #Pakistan #LocustOutbreak

US cops break ‘blue wall of silence’ for George Floyd’s death

Many police officers across the United States have condemned the actions of the four officers involved in the death of George Floyd. But it is just the latest in a series of deaths of unarmed Black men at the hands of law enforcement. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from New York. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #DerekChauvin #GeorgeFloyd #GeorgeFloydprotest

UN Security Council divided over Hong Kong

New national security legislation on Hong Kong has split members of the UN Security Council, with China balking at calls from some members for an urgent meeting on the matter. Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from the UN headquarters in New York. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #HongKong #China

Libya’s air war: Drones decisive in battle for Tripoli

In Libya, forces loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar have been forced to retreat as the UN-recognised government has been making rapid gains. The two sides have been fighting for control of the west since April 2019. Airpower has been a key factor in this conflict. Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos explains. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Libya

Trump offers mediation in China-India dispute

US President Donald Trump has offered to mediate between India and China following reports of rising tension along one of the world’s longest unmarked borders. Confrontations between soldiers earlier this month have seen both sides increasing their military presence in the Himalayan region. Al Jazeera’s Elizabeth Puranam reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #China #India

Venezuela’s Maduro considers charging citizens more for petrol

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said on Wednesday that his government must begin charging more for petrol and said he had directed a team of specialists to determine what the price should be. The announcement follows the arrival of several tankers from Iran carrying much-needed fuel. Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Venezuela #Maduro #VenezuelaFuelShortages