Topic: US
Top UN officials saddened by violent scenes at US Capitol building
Top UN officials, including the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly have expressed sadness over the violence that erupted on Wednesday when supporters of President Trump stormed the US Capitol building, temporarily bringing to a halt the disputed certification of November’s presidential election result.
UN expert asks outgoing US president: Pardon Wikileaks’ Assange
In an open letter to Donald Trump on Tuesday, an independent UN human rights expert asked the departing United States President to pardon Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Coronavirus: US cases increase 14% in one week
In the United States, 1.6 million new cases of Covid were reported in the week to 20 December, the World Health Organization has said, the highest number of new cases for any single country. That weekly US increase was a rise of 14%.
Seventh US city passes resolution against CAA, calls Modi govt ‘discriminatory’ towards Muslims
Alameda County, an American city has passed a resolution against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR) by declaring laws "are discriminatory towards Muslims, caste oppressed minorities, women and indigenous people."
Coronavirus: New York will limit private gatherings to 10 people
The United States confirmed its highest 24 hours total to date – with a world record of 136,000 coronavirus cases confirmed in one day.
Ilhan Omar wins reelection in US House
The United States Representative Ilhan Omar has won a second term in the US Congress
