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New York drives towards first US congestion charge

by Peter Hutchison - August 7, 2023 - 9:53am

New York wants to introduce car-loving America's first congestion charge, but the move faces fierce opposition -- including from the city's famous yellow taxi

Trump in New York on eve of historic arraignment

by Peter Hutchison - April 4, 2023 - 8:02am

Donald Trump arrived at his New York skyscraper on Monday on the eve of his surrender to face unprecedented criminal charges that threaten to throw the entire 2024 White House race into turmoil.

Trump indictment decision pushed back as jury fails to meet

by Peter Hutchison - March 23, 2023 - 8:18am

The drama surrounding Donald Trump's possible indictment over hush money paid to a porn star took a new twist Wednesday, after a New York grand jury failed to convene as expected -- pushing back a decision, potentially...

New York holds breath over expected Trump indictment

by Peter Hutchison - March 22, 2023 - 1:10pm

With barricades set up near Trump Tower and police on high alert, New York was holding its breath Wednesday for the likely indictment of Donald Trump, but the timing remained uncertain.

Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for tax fraud

by Peter Hutchison - January 14, 2023 - 11:32am

A New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump's family business the maximum penalty possible of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud.

UN Security Council adopts first ever Myanmar resolution

by Peter Hutchison - December 22, 2022 - 8:05am

The UN Security Council called for Myanmar's junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi Wednesday as it adopted its first ever resolution on the situation in the turmoil-ridden Southeast Asian country.

Trump Organization convicted of tax fraud in New York

by Peter Hutchison - December 7, 2022 - 8:15am

Donald Trump's family business was found guilty of tax fraud by a New York jury Tuesday, dealing a blow to the ex-president as he eyes the White House again.

R. Kelly gets 30 years in jail over sex crimes, to face more lawsuits

by Peter Hutchison - June 30, 2022 - 1:21pm

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years behind bars on Wednesday for leading a decades-long effort to recruit and trap teenagers and women for sex.

After abortion, gay marriage? Fears US court may target other rights

by Peter Hutchison - May 5, 2022 - 8:15am

Also under threat could be gay sex or access to contraception, while future rulings could impact new areas such as transgender rights, legal experts say.

Marilyn Monroe Warhol art tipped to become most expensive 20th century artwork

by Peter Hutchison - March 22, 2022 - 12:13pm

The auction house said it expects Warhol's 1964 "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" to become the most expensive 20th century artwork when it goes under the hammer in New York in May.

UN warns of dire global impact of a Russian invasion of Ukraine

by Peter Hutchison - February 24, 2022 - 8:28am

The dire warnings were made during an annual General Assembly session on "temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories" that has been held at UN headquarters in New York every year since Russia annexed Crimea in ...

Prince Andrew set for crunch week in US sex assault lawsuit

by Peter Hutchison - January 3, 2022 - 3:28pm

Britain's Prince Andrew faces a crucial week in his fight against a sexual assault lawsuit brought in New York by a long-time accuser of late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his onetime partner Ghislaine Maxwell.

Socialite and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking

by Peter Hutchison - December 30, 2021 - 10:01am

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty in New York on Wednesday of recruiting and grooming young girls to be sexually abused by the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Unusual UN meet to close without Taliban, Myanmar speeches

by Peter Hutchison - September 27, 2021 - 10:05am

The UN General Assembly in New York ends Monday but without speeches by those in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar, one of many quirks at this year's diplomatic marathon that saw 100 leaders defy coronavirus fears...

US honors 9/11 dead on 20th anniversary of attacks

by Peter Hutchison - September 11, 2021 - 3:19pm

America marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Saturday with solemn ceremonies given added poignancy by the recent chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and return to power of the Taliban.

At least 44 dead as flash floods slam New York area

by Peter Hutchison - September 3, 2021 - 10:27am

Record rainfall, which prompted an unprecedented flash flood emergency warning for New York City, turned streets into rivers and shut down subway services as water cascaded down platforms onto tracks.

UN Council adopts Afghanistan resolution, but no 'safe zone'

by Peter Hutchison - August 31, 2021 - 8:27am

The resolution says the council expects the Taliban to allow a "safe, secure, and orderly departure from Afghanistan of Afghans and all foreign nationals."

Bill Cosby freed after US court quashes sex crimes conviction

by Peter Hutchison - July 1, 2021 - 9:50am

US comedian Bill Cosby was freed from prison Wednesday, in a blow to the #MeToo movement after a US court overturned his conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 17 years ago.

US ex-cop sentenced to over 22 years for George Floyd murder

by Peter Hutchison - June 26, 2021 - 10:55am

The white, 45-year-old Chauvin gave his "condolences" to the Floyd family in a Minneapolis court, without apologizing, before Judge Peter Cahill handed down a lesser sentence than the 30 years the prosecution...

Suspect arrested in brutal New York assault of Fil-Am woman

by Peter Hutchison - April 1, 2021 - 8:13am

Police identified the man as 38-year-old Brandon Elliot, who was released from prison in 2019 on lifetime parole for stabbing his mother to death in front of his five-year-old sister in 2002.

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