A Russian court imposed a 400,000-ruble ($4,400) fine on technology company Apple for failing to remove material deemed to be “false information” about Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. (August 3)
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Supporters protest Bangladesh BNP leader’s sentence
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party staged a protest after their leader Tarique Rahman was sentenced to nine years on a corruption charge. (August 2)(AP video/Al Emrun Garjon)
Barricades set up outside court before Trump arraignment
Workers put up barricades and secured the area outside the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. Former President Donald Trump is due in court on Thursday. (Aug. 3)
Iraqis cool off in river as heatwave hits
Residents in Baghdad took a dip in the Tigris River as they tried to cool off in the soaring temperatures amid regular power cuts. (August 3) (AP video/Ali Jabar)
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Here are the top stories for Wednesday, Aug. 2nd: Tree of Life Synagogue shooter sentenced to death; Firefighters make progress against massive California-Nevada wildfire; Record rainfall triggers deadly flooring in Beijing; Canada’s Trudeaus separatin…
Supermoon glows over Hong Kong
The skies in Hong Kong cleared Tuesday to reveal the supermoon over the renowned Victoria Harbor skyline. (August 2)
European evacuees from Niger arrive in France
Passengers on an evacuation flight from Niamey have arrived in Paris, a week after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s president in a coup. (August 2) (AP Video/Nicolas Garriga)
Tensions high near Indian capital after deadly clashes
Indian authorities imposed a curfew and suspended internet services in parts of Haryana state following communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims that left at least 5 people dead. (August 2) (AP video / Piyush Nagpal)
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What we know about Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment
Donald Trump has been charged by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States government and witness tampering. (Aug. 1)
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Storms could threaten desert firefighting efforts
A brief but heavy downpour Tuesday helped firefighters battling a massive blaze in California and Nevada, but meteorologists warned of the potential for sudden and erratic wind shifts that could endanger crews later on. (Aug.1)
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