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Fiancee of Australian woman fatally shot by police says family is desperate for answers

Fiancee of Australian woman fatally shot by police says family is desperate for answers

The fiancee of an Australian Justine Ruszczyk, also known as Justine Damond, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police over the weekend said he and his family are desperate for information about the case, during a news conference on Monday (July 17).Ruszczyk had called 911 over a strange noise behind her home, but was shot dead when police arrived. The probe into her shooting turned, on Monday , to why the officers body cameras were not on at the time. Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges and the American Civil Liberties Union called for answers on why responding officers failed to turn on their body cameras when they arrived at the home of Ruszczyk in a quiet, upper-middle-class neighbourhood shortly before midnight Saturday.Police shot Ruszczyk, originally of Sydney, through the door of their patrol car as she approached them in an alley near her home, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported.Both officers have been placed on administrative leave, the state BCA said. Minneapolis police referred questions about the incident to the BCA. Jul 18, 2017
Brexit talks start in Brussels with 20 months to go

Brexit talks start in Brussels with 20 months to go

British and European Union envoys began on July 17 a first round of negotiations on Britains divorce from the EU. Talks to decide the terms of the divorce will last until Britain leaves, deal or no deal, on March 30, 2019. Jul 17, 2017
How strong is the Russian military?

How strong is the Russian military?

The Russian military is one of the largest in the world. Although it can be seen from two different perspectives, on one Russia can be considered as one of the most powerful global forces. On the other is an aging body of troops still utilising Soviet equipment.  Jul 15, 2017
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