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Milei Vows Swift Measures to Pull Argentina Out of Deep Crisis
Milei Vows Swift Measures to Pull Argentina Out of Deep Crisis
Argentina President-elect Javier Milei promised swift measures to pull the economy out of a deep crisis, adding that
2023-11-20 09:50
US, Indo-Pacific partners agree on clean energy, anti-graft pillars
US, Indo-Pacific partners agree on clean energy, anti-graft pillars
By David Lawder SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Countries in the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) on Thursday announced agreement on two
2023-11-17 03:23
Adele says she wants to be married to Rich Paul for the 'rest of my life' at concert, fans say 'lemme cry'
Adele says she wants to be married to Rich Paul for the 'rest of my life' at concert, fans say 'lemme cry'
A viral video of the moment showed Adele making the declaration to a large crowd gathered for her concert
2023-06-20 18:51
'What about Noah Schnapp?' Internet erupts at Hollywood's 'hypocrisy' after Melissa Barrera is fired from 'Scream'
'What about Noah Schnapp?' Internet erupts at Hollywood's 'hypocrisy' after Melissa Barrera is fired from 'Scream'
Melissa Barrera, known for playing Sam Carpenter in the 'Scream' franchise, has been allegedly removed from the cast over her pro-Palestine stance
2023-11-22 15:58
Novavax Unveils Plan to Cut Costs by Another $300 Million
Novavax Unveils Plan to Cut Costs by Another $300 Million
Covid-19 vaccine maker Novavax Inc. slashed its sales forecast and said it’s ready to cut at least another
2023-11-09 21:29
AP PHOTOS: Pan American Games bring together Olympic hopefuls from 41 nations
AP PHOTOS: Pan American Games bring together Olympic hopefuls from 41 nations
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Athletes from 41 nations are competing at The Pan American Games in the capital of Chile, Santiago, and many are looking to qualify for the Olympics. The Games are the largest multi-sport event in the Americas and are held every four years, preceding the Olympics by a year.
2023-10-27 12:53
NATO deploys more forces, EU urges calm after Kosovo clashes
NATO deploys more forces, EU urges calm after Kosovo clashes
NATO said Tuesday it was deploying more forces to northern Kosovo after 30 of its peacekeepers were injured in clashes with ethnic Serb protesters, while the European Union called...
2023-05-30 23:58
Policeman kills 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at Egyptian tourist site
Policeman kills 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at Egyptian tourist site
An Egyptian policeman opened fire on Israeli tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing at least two Israelis and one Egyptian, according to Egypt’s Interior Ministry
2023-10-08 17:53
A UN rights commission accuses South Sudan of violations more than a year before the next election
A UN rights commission accuses South Sudan of violations more than a year before the next election
The U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused the country’s National Security Service of threatening media and civil society and undermining prospects for a democratic transition before next year's election
2023-10-07 03:58
Chicago police officer dodged 44 traffic tickets by claiming his girlfriend stole his car
Chicago police officer dodged 44 traffic tickets by claiming his girlfriend stole his car
A former Chicago police officer has been accused of lying about getting his vehicle stolen by an ex-girlfriend to get out of paying 44 traffic tickets. Jeffrey Kriv, 56, is facing felony perjury and forgery charges for the alleged scheme that spanned a decade and saved him $3,665, according to an in-depth joint report by The Chicago Tribune and ProPublica. Cook County prosecutors claim Mr Kriv successfully used the same excuse at least 44 times since 2013. The last time he did, in September 2022, Mr Kriv allegedly told a judge that he had a fight with his then-girlfriend the morning the ticket was issued and she went on to steal his car. Like several times before, Mr Kriv showed the court what he claimed was legitimate documentation, including allegedly forged police reports of the supposed theft. “Well, I had her arrested,” Mr Kriv said, according to court transcripts reviewed by the Tribune and ProPublica. “They charged her with a misdemeanour trespassing to a vehicle ... She got, like, three months’ supervision or something like that. It’s kind of a, I don’t want to say the system’s like a joke, but it didn’t really do anything.” The investigative report also uncovered several complaints filed against Mr Kriv from the time he joined the Chicago Police Department in 1996 until his retirement on 17 January of this year. Despite having 20 suspensions totalling 170 days throughout his time in the force, department officials never attempted to fire Mr Kriv until five days before his retirement. The city first became aware of Mr Kriv’s alleged forgery crimes after a tip was sent to the Office of Inspector General last year. The information alleged that Mr Kriv used the same alibi when contesting dozens of tickets in the last decade, which ranged from speeding, running a red light and parking where it was not allowed. Tim Grace, an attorney for Mr Kriv, downplayed the accusations, saying his client’s character has been misconstrued. “Many of the facts you compose are incomplete or not true,” Mr Grace told the Tribune and ProPublica in a statement, noting upwards of 100 recognitions Mr Kriv has reportedly been awarded. “Officer Kriv has served his city with honour for over 25-plus years.” According to the Citizen Police Data Project, Mr Kriv had 76 allegations and 39 use of force reports, more than 99 per cent of other officers. Records show that Mr Kriv had a long disciplinary history during the 27 nearly years he served. According to those reports, Mr Kriv reportedly used a flashlight to break the window of a man’s car during a traffic stop, punched another man who was handcuffed in the back of his car and described a woman as “white trash” in an incident report. Mr Kriv was suspended for 20 days in 2005 for threatening sanitation workers to ticket their cars after a city Streets and Sanitation Department employee rightfully towed his personal vehicle. The next year, he was suspended for 90 days for leaving the scene of a vehicle fire to visit a waitress at a strip club. He went back to work after just 45 days. A woman also told the Tribune and ProPublica that Mr Kriv punched her in the face after arresting her for a domestic fight. The charges against the woman were dismissed and she was paid $100,000 in a settlement after suing Mr Kriv and the city. “I had to have surgery. I had to have plastic implanted under my eye because of this,” the woman told the publications. “My face is not symmetrical anymore. He really messed me up on the outside. And inside it was a really traumatic experience.” Mr Kriv was ordered released on his own recognizance in January. He last appeared in court in March. The Independent has reached out to his attorney. Read More DeSantis defines ‘woke’ after Trump claimed ‘half the people can’t’ At least 15 people killed in Senegal as opposition leader's supporters clash with police Trump news — live: Classified documents grand jury slated to meet as Trump claims trouble in New York case
2023-06-05 03:50
Analysis: A BRICS no-show speaks volumes about Putin's shrinking horizons
Analysis: A BRICS no-show speaks volumes about Putin's shrinking horizons
Once upon a time, Russian President Vladimir Putin was the man to see: In the weeks preceding Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, world leaders took turns shuttling to Moscow to urge the Kremlin leader to step back from the brink and call off any plans for an attack.
2023-08-20 19:47
US economy near stalling point as consumer demand weakens, survey says
US economy near stalling point as consumer demand weakens, survey says
By Safiyah Riddle U.S. business activity approached the stagnation point in August, with growth at its weakest since
2023-08-23 22:20