Scott Neuman appears in the following:
Top Executives At VOA Resign As Trump Ally Prepares To Take Over
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Voice of America Director Amanda Bennett and her deputy are stepping down after Senate confirmation of conservative filmmaker Michael Pack to lead the international broadcaster's parent agency.
American Paul Whelan, Held In Russia On Spy Charges, Is Sentenced To 16 Years
Monday, June 15, 2020
Whelan was arrested in 2018 at a hotel in Moscow. Russian officials say he was in possession of classified information, but the former U.S. Marine says he was set up.
France Announces Further Reopening Amid Declining Number Of Coronavirus Cases
Monday, June 15, 2020
In a national address, French President Emmanuel Macron said beginning Monday restaurants and cafes would be allowed to fully reopen and people could resume visiting family in nursing homes.
Philippine Journalist Maria Ressa Found Guilty Of Violating Cyber Libel Law
Monday, June 15, 2020
The conviction of the former CNN journalist and a colleague, seen by many as a politically motivated attack on press freedoms, stems from a 2012 corruption story.
2 Years After Singapore Summit, U.S.-North Korea Relations Back To Square 1
Friday, June 12, 2020
In a statement marking the summit's anniversary, North Korea accused the Trump administration of using the historic meeting to score political points and to isolate Pyongyang.
Prosecutors In Sweden Finally Close Case On 1986 Assassination Of Olof Palme
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Chief prosecutor Krister Petersson identified a now-deceased graphic designer, Stig Engström, as the the Swedish prime minister's assassin. Engström has long been a person of interest.
Judge Blocks Deportation Of Honduran Teenager Due To Pandemic
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The 16-year-old boy was to be deported Wednesday under a new administration policy that applies federal health statutes, intended to mitigate the spread of disease, to immigration cases.
Virginia Judge Blocks Plan To Remove Statue Of Robert E. Lee
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Judge Bradley B. Cavedo issued a temporary injunction prompted by a lawsuit that claims the state promised to protect the statue when the land it is located on was annexed in 1890.
Chief Editor At 'Bon Appétit' Resigns After Racially Insensitive Photo Surfaces
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
The undated photograph from a Halloween party shows editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport and his wife in stereotypical costumes meant to portray Puerto Rican dress.
With No Current Cases, New Zealand Lifts Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions
Monday, June 08, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes the announcement weeks after her government began easing restrictions as the number of cases in New Zealand continued to drop.
Head Of 'New York Times' Editorial Page Steps Down Amid Controversy
Monday, June 08, 2020
The resignation of James Bennet comes after the publication last week of a column by Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, who called for federal troops to quell violent protests.
Australians Plan Weekend Rallies In Solidarity With U.S. 'Black Lives Matter'
Friday, June 05, 2020
Tens of thousands of people were expected in major cities across the country as authorities in Sydney, citing COVID-19 concerns, obtained court backing for a ban on a rally there.
India, Pakistan Record Big Jump In Coronavirus Cases
Friday, June 05, 2020
India, which now has the highest number of reported coronavirus cases in Asia, added nearly 10,000 new infections on Friday, while neighboring Pakistan reports some 5,000 more.
Medical Examiner's Autopsy Reveals George Floyd Had Positive Test For Coronavirus
Thursday, June 04, 2020
The 20-page report released Wednesday shows that Floyd tested positive for the virus in early April. It also confirmed fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system at the time of death.
Former Defense Secretary Mattis Issues Stunning Rebuke Of Trump
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Jim Mattis, who resigned as Trump's defense secretary nearly a year and a half ago, accuses the president of dividing the nation and warns against "militarizing our response" to protests.
'I Can't Breathe': Peaceful Demonstrators Continue To Rally Over George Floyd's Death
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Protesters filled the streets the same day it was announced that the charge against one Minneapolis officer was increased to second-degree murder and three others face charges of aiding and abetting.
Powerful Cyclone Makes Landfall Near Indian City Of Mumbai
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Severe Cyclonic Storm Nisarga was spinning wind gusts up to 75 mph as it made landfall south of the megacity on India's west coast.
Canada's Trudeau At A Loss For Words On Trump's Handling Of Unrest In U.S.
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
When a reporter asked the Canadian prime minister what he thought of President Trump's actions to quell protests across the U.S., Trudeau fell silent for 21 seconds before answering.
Despite Curfews And Heavy Police Presence, Protests Persist Across The Country
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Protesters outraged over police brutality and systemic racism have spilled into the streets across the country, from Minneapolis to New York and in smaller cities such as Omaha, Neb.
Governors Push Back On Trump's Threat To Deploy Federal Troops To Quell Unrest
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
In a Rose Garden address and on a conference call with governors on Monday, the president threatened to send troops to states that didn't crack down sufficiently on demonstrations.