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"'I can't breathe.' Those were George Floyd's last words," Biden said, hours after the verdict. "We can't let those words die with him. We have to keep hearing those words."
The president's unusually strong comments came as jury deliberations for the trial of an ex-policeman accused of murdering George Lloyd entered their second day.
Jury begins deliberations in George Floyd murder trial
A 12-member jury hearing the case against former officer and murderer of African-American man George Floyd, Derek Chauvin has begun.
US envoy to Moscow returning to US for consultations
The US envoy to Moscow will return to Washington for consultations.
Military officials advised Biden to leave ‘residual Afghan force'
Senior US military leaders reportedly believe there could be a resurgence of Al-Qaeda or that the Taliban could take Kabul.
HRW urges Biden to protect rights in Afghanistan
Fears are rampant that a power vacuum left by Washington's departure could threaten key human rights gains.
Biden delays plan for expansion of refugee admissions
The Biden administration has announced that it will not expanded the refugee admissions programme as was expected and promised.
Shooting kills 8 in US city of Indianapolis: police
"This is a tragedy."
US imposes sanctions on Moscow, expels 10 Russian diplomats
More than 30 people have been sanctioned over allegations of electoral interference.
Biden evokes son during speech explaining withdrawal from Afghanistan
US President Joe Biden spoke about his late son Beau during a speech laying out his reasons to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
US cancels Black Sea deployment of two warships: Turkey
There was no confirmation from Washington either of the planned deployments or of their cancellation.
Turkey frees journalist Altan after ECHR ruling
Ahmet Altan was released from the Silivri prison on Istanbul's western outskirts a few hours after the verdict was announced on Wednesday.
Biden: 'time to end' Afghanistan war with total pullout
US President Joe Biden is naming September 11 as the deadline by which the last US soldiers will have finally departed Afghanistan.
Iran Natanz bomb 'may have been planted years ago'
Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert said the foundations of Sunday's Natanz uranium enrichment facility attack in Iran would have probably been set a ...
Biden offer hailed in Moscow as win for Putin
Following the announcement that Biden has offered to meet with Putin, Russia is declaring this as a first round victory.
Iran vows to enrich uranium to 60%
The announcement has been confirmed by the UN's nuclear watchdog and comes after an explosion knocked out power at Iran's main nuclear facility.
Zarif and Lavrov meet in Tehran, discuss US sanctions
Iran and Russia warned that an attack on the Natanz atomic site and new EU sanctions could harm ongoing negotiations.
US President Joe Biden sends Ramadan greetings to Muslims
The US president sent his 'warmest greetings' to Muslims in around the world ahead of the first Ramadan fast.
Iran searches for culprits following Natanz nuclear facility attack
Iran is hunting down the people it believes responsible for an attack that damaged the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.
Israel's anti-Iran activities leaks will 'blow up': military officials
Israeli military insiders are worried that frequent media leaks on anti-Iranian activities could threaten Israel.
US 'not involved' in Iran nuclear site sabotage: W.House
The White House said Monday that the United States had nothing to do with what Iran says was a sabotage attack on its Natanz ...
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal boosts Iranian ambitions
Iran views US reticence to continue operating in Iraq not only as a sign of weakness but as an opportunity to further cement its hold and power ...
'Green Paradise' brings hydroponics to Libya
Siraj Bechiya and his partner Mounir have developed a project of hydroponic farming in Libya.
US Congress to study slavery reparations amid racial reckoning
A bill to examine the issue of reparations for the ancestors of black American slaves is to be discussed by the House Judiciary ...
Russia recently sent military reinforcements to both the Ukrainian border and Crimea.
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