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Police hunt for suspected acid attacker in London

Police hunt for suspected acid attacker in London

Detectives in Tower Hamlets have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attack with a corrosive substance in Bow. The incident happened at approximately 18:20hrs on Tuesday, 2 May as the victim, a delivery driver of a nearby takeaway, entered details into a Sat-nav in his car. The suspect approached him on a pedal cycle and demanded money. When the victim said that he did not have any, he was squirted in the face with a chemical that smelt of ammonia. Sep 1, 2017
Dashcam footage shows Georgia cop saying we only kill black people

Dashcam footage shows Georgia cop saying we only kill black people

An enquiry has been set up against a police officer from the US state of Georgia after a dash cam video showed him making inappropriate racial comments. In the dashcam footage released by Cobb County Police Department, Lt. Greg Abbott can be heard saying to a woman driver that we only kill black people after she expresses concern for her safety when she is instructed by him to reach down and use her mobile phone. On 31 August, Abbott announced his intention to retire after he was told he would be fired. Sep 1, 2017
The Hajj war between Qatar and Saudi Arabia

The Hajj war between Qatar and Saudi Arabia

The ongoing diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar has dimmed hopes for Qatari pilgrims wishing to participate in Hajj — the annual five-day Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and nearby holy sites. Sep 1, 2017
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