Newly-released from the May 16 scuffles between Turkish security officials and anti-Erdogan protesters in Washington DC appears to show Turkish President Erdogan communicating to a member of his security team just before the fighting erupted. Armenian and Kurdish groups had organized the demonstration to protest President Erdogan s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
The US Treasury department announced on May 19 new sanctions on Venezuelan officials for alleged human rights abuses. The news comes as the month-long protests and deadly clashes continued against President Nicolas Maduros government.
Footage of the rare winter phenomenon was posted to the Grand Canyon NPS Twitter account on May 17. Cloud inversion takes place when cold air from below meets warm air from above.
The Chinese government pledged a total of USD 24 billion soft loan assistance to the Philippines to fast-track the construction of infrastructure projects that will boost the economy.
Duterte also appealed to the highest court to control the number of TRO issuances as some of them could hamper the speedy implementation of government projects.
Last year in July, the 83-year-old emperor expressed his desire to retire due to his age and declining health that were making it hard for him to fulfill his official duties.
A vehicle has ploughed into pedestrians while speeding along New York Citys Times Square. At least one person is dead and 10 people are said to be injured.