NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Juan Merchan, a New York judge overseeing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case, on Friday granted Trump unconditional discharge in delivering a sentence for the case, according to media reports. Trump would face no fine or probation supervision, according to the …
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NEW YORK | Xinhua | New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced increased security measures statewide to ensure public safety during holiday celebrations. The measures include increased staffing in collaboration with the State Police, the New York National Guard, and other agencies and enhanced security at airports, bridges, …
Read More »Is the UN past the point of no return?
World leaders debate in New York this week ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | It’s time for UNGA 79! Quick explanation: the United Nations General Assembly is an annual world leaders’ summit that has gone on for nearly eight decades since the international body’s founding in San Francisco. It’s a place for long speeches, …
Read More »Trump puzzled by Putin’s ironic comment about supporting Harris
NEW YORK, the United States | TASS | Former US leader and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump admitted that he did not know how to react to an ironic comment by Russian President Vladimir Putin about supporting Trump’s electoral rival, US Vice President Kamala Harris. Earlier in the day, the …
Read More »Trump’s guilty verdict in hush money trial unlikely to sway supporters’ votes greatly
NEW YORK | Xinhua | The guilty verdict of former U.S. President Donald Trump, in the midst of his presidential campaign, is unlikely to lead to a big share of his supporters changing their votes in the upcoming general election, according to poll results and voters. Trump was found guilty …
Read More »New York takes extraordinary measures to tackle subway crimes
NEW YORK | Xinhua | New York State is taking multiple measures in a bid to cope with crimes in the subway system of New York City, including the deployment of hundreds of National Guard members. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the deployment of 750 National …
Read More »U.S. obstructs UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The United States on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, drafted by the United Arab Emirates and backed by more than 100 countries, gained support from 13 of the 15 Security Council members, with Britain abstaining. …
Read More »Kiplimo, Cheptegei kings of New York City Half Marathon
1⃣ Jacob Kiplimo 1:01:31 🇺🇬 2⃣ Chepetegei 1:02:09 🇺🇬 3⃣ Zouhair Talbi 1:02:18 🇲🇦 Hellen Obiri, Jacob Kiplimo, Susannah Scaroni, and Jetze Plat Win 2023 United Airlines NYC Half Titles New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Jacob Kiplimo maintained his supremacy in the half marathon event by adding the New York …
Read More »Cheptegei, Kiplimo ready to conquer New York half marathon
✳ SUNDAY – New York City Half Marathon 2.00pm New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | When long-distance aces Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo appear at an event these days, fans expect nothing but fireworks from the Ugandans. The two runners have cemented their places as the giants …
Read More »Kiplimo, Cheptegei eye New York Half Marathon glory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two reigning Uganda long-distance runners have merged their training schedules ahead of the New York City half marathon. Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning World cross-country champion, and Joshua Cheptegei, who finished third at the just concluded cross-country championships in Bathurst, Australia, are jointly preparing for the …
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