of minneapolis and what s thought to be one of the largest pre trial settlements in us history. lawyers for george floyd, the african american man who died while being restrained by police officers in may last year, say the city has agreed a settlement of $27 million for their civil case for damages. the money will be paid to mr floyd s family. separately, a former minneapolis police officer, derek chauvin, is standing trial on charges, including third degree murder, following the incident. here s the floyd family lawyer, ben crump. the financial compensation most directly impacts george floyd and his family, the future of theirfamily. but it and his family, the future of their family. but it is the policy reforms that affects all of us. let s get more from our correspondent, david willis, who joins us from la. good to see you. starting with the figure of $27 million, obviously a large figure. what is the significance of the size of that? ~ ., , , of that? well, of course, t
A warm welcome to the program. Presenting a new proposal for Political Solutions to end the civil war that has been raging for four years. The new proposals have been made while keeping the Syrian People firmly in mind. He began his briefing of the u. N. And ban kimoon said that 250,000 people have been killed since the war began. Ten Million People have been forced from their homes becoming displaced within syria and refugees elsewhere and then added atrocious crimes are an almost hourly occurrence. The u. N. Is obliged to not leave any stones unturned. Discussions are taking place and were hearing them around the region and elsewhere that may require perhaps more time and may be linked on developments. The Syrian People are being given a chance, they told us to be deeply and intensely consulted, after all we always say this is a syrian led syrian involved well, this was their opportunity. Amid serious funding difficulties the United Nations continues to provide lifesaving support to
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