The ruling — a victory of sorts for the rapper — comes in a case that has gripped the music world, as well as President Trump.
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U.S. Told Sweden Keeping ASAP Rocky in Prison Could Cause ‘Negative Consequences’
A special envoy for hostage affairs sent a letter to Swedish authorities suggesting the rapper be held at a hotel instead.
Trump’s Hostage Envoy Takes On an Unlikely Case: ASAP Rocky
The diplomat, Robert O’Brien, usually deals with hostage situations in war-torn countries. President Trump sent him to Sweden for an assault trial.
Forced to Chant Hindu Slogans, Muslim Man Is Beaten to Death in India
The 12-hour mob attack on a man suspected of theft, shown in widely circulated videos, has become another signal of India’s bitter sectarian divide.
Man Who Threw Milkshake at Nigel Farage Must Pay Him £350
Paul Crowther was sentenced in court after pleading guilty to assault for dousing the Brexit Party leader during a European Parliament elections campaign event.
Kenya Lawmaker Charged With Hitting Female Colleague Over Funding Dispute
The lawmaker who was hit, a member of Parliament’s budget committee, said she was struck so hard she bled, spurring female colleagues to walk out in protest.
Five Arrested in London Bus Attack on Two Lesbians
The Metropolitan Police said five teenagers were arrested after two women reported being assaulted, harassed and robbed on a bus by men who had tried to make the couple kiss.
Why Are Milkshakes Being Thrown at Right-Wing Politicians Like Nigel Farage?
The divisive leader of the Brexit Party became the latest nationalist figure in Britain to be drenched while campaigning for European elections.
Video of Assault on Transgender Woman in Paris Spurs Outrage, and a Shift
The video shows men at a demonstration this weekend against the ailing president of Algeria taunting and hitting the woman.
Knife Attack at Chinese Elementary School Leaves Two Children Dead
The attack occurred early on Wednesday in Hunan Province. The authorities said a suspect, a 31-year-old man, had been taken into custody.