July 01, 2020 12:28 PM
JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israelis were awaiting word on Wednesday (July 1) from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his prospective plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, a move that risks inflaming regional tensions.
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Analysis: Europe, bid au revoir to American tourists
The Canadians will be in Europe this summer, and the Thais and the Moroccans. You might bump into a Rwandan, and no doubt Aussie backpackers will give it a go. If Beijing reciprocates on border openings, Chinese travelers could be on their way, too.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel's legacy at stake as Germany takes EU reins
July 01, 2020 12:07 PM
FRANKFURT AM MAIN (AFP) - Germany takes over the European Union's six-month presidency on Wednesday (July 1), with outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel staking her legacy on a massive economic recovery plan to help the bloc cope with the coronavirus fallout.
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN (AFP) - Germany takes over the European Union's six-month presidency on Wednesday (July 1), with outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel staking her legacy on a massive economic recovery plan to help the bloc cope with the coronavirus fallout.
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Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover
As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong".
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Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to bid 'farewell' to pandemic
Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them.
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Jailed Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, victims ask court to approve US$18.9m deal
July 01, 2020 11:06 AM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - More than half a dozen women who say they were assaulted or mistreated by Harvey Weinstein are asking a federal judge to approve an US$18.875 million (S$26.3 million) settlement they reached with the disgraced movie mogul.
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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - More than half a dozen women who say they were assaulted or mistreated by Harvey Weinstein are asking a federal judge to approve an US$18.875 million (S$26.3 million) settlement they reached with the disgraced movie mogul.
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The Cameroonian waging war against a French war hero’s statue
Essama Andre has repeatedly attacked the statue of French war hero Gen Philippe Leclerc in Doula.
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Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork
Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat?
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Coronavirus: The human cost of fake news in India
False and misleading reports have surged in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Goldman nears 1MDB resolution with effort to avoid guilty plea
July 01, 2020 9:58 AM
(BLOOMBERG) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc is in the final stages of resolving its biggest legal threat in a decade after tussling with the government on one critical issue: a potential guilty plea for the first time in Goldman's history.
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(BLOOMBERG) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc is in the final stages of resolving its biggest legal threat in a decade after tussling with the government on one critical issue: a potential guilty plea for the first time in Goldman's history.
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Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network
It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement
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Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax
Russians have one more day to decide on key reforms, but opponents say the vote is a farce.
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Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies
"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said.
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Coronavirus: What's behind new US outbreaks?
Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories.
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Golden State Killer survivor: 'We don't own that shame'
Joseph DeAngelo has pleaded guilty to 13 murders and numerous sexual assaults.
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US coronavirus cases double in 14 states during June
July 01, 2020 8:27 AM
(REUTERS) - Coronavirus cases more than doubled in 14 US states in the month of June, including California, Florida and Texas, a Reuters analysis on Tuesday (June 30) showed.
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(REUTERS) - Coronavirus cases more than doubled in 14 US states in the month of June, including California, Florida and Texas, a Reuters analysis on Tuesday (June 30) showed.
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Boeing kept FAA in the dark on key 737 Max design changes: US report
July 01, 2020 8:20 AM
WASHINGTON/SEATTLE/CHICAGO (REUTERS) - Boeing Co failed to submit certification documents to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) detailing changes to a key flight control system faulted in two fatal crashes, a long-awaited government report seen by Reuters has found.
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WASHINGTON/SEATTLE/CHICAGO (REUTERS) - Boeing Co failed to submit certification documents to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) detailing changes to a key flight control system faulted in two fatal crashes, a long-awaited government report seen by Reuters has found.
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New swine flu found in pigs in China with 'human pandemic potential'
A new strain of swine flu which has the potential to spread to humans and cause another pandemic has been identified by researchers in China.
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India Bans Nearly 60 Chinese Apps, Including TikTok and WeChat
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Even the South Pole is warming, and quickly, scientists say
June 30, 2020 12:43 PM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The South Pole, the most isolated part of the planet, is also one of the most rapidly warming ones, scientists said Monday (June 28), with surface air temperatures rising since the 1990s at a rate that is three times faster than the global average.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The South Pole, the most isolated part of the planet, is also one of the most rapidly warming ones, scientists said Monday (June 28), with surface air temperatures rising since the 1990s at a rate that is three times faster than the global average.
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Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July
This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally.
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Trump got written briefing in February on possible Russian bounties, officials say
June 30, 2020 11:38 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - American officials provided a written briefing in late February to President Donald Trump laying out their conclusion that a Russian military intelligence unit offered and paid bounties to Taleban-linked militants to kill US and coalition troops in Afghanistan, two officials familiar with the matter said.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - American officials provided a written briefing in late February to President Donald Trump laying out their conclusion that a Russian military intelligence unit offered and paid bounties to Taleban-linked militants to kill US and coalition troops in Afghanistan, two officials familiar with the matter said.
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China approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong
China has passed a controversial national security law for Hong Kong despite global opposition to it.
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Belgium's brutal colonialism: Riches that came from Congolese blood
Sixty years ago today the Democratic Republic of Congo gained its independence from Belgium.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: States Pause Plans to Reopen as Cases Soar
54,000 deaths in the U.S. were linked to nursing homes. A top C.D.C. official warned, “We are not even beginning to be over this.” At least 95 people who visited a Michigan bar have tested positive.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: States Pause Plans to Reopen as Cases Soar
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms.
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Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening
Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas.
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Texas testing centres drowning under coronavirus wave
June 30, 2020 9:46 AM
HOUSTON (AFP) - Armed with blankets and pillows, Texans wait in their cars for hours outside a testing centre in Houston, one of the new Covid-19 epicentres in the US.
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HOUSTON (AFP) - Armed with blankets and pillows, Texans wait in their cars for hours outside a testing centre in Houston, one of the new Covid-19 epicentres in the US.
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Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink.
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Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country
Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials.
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Rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 found in almost 300 US kids, adolescents
June 30, 2020 9:36 AM
BENGALURU (REUTERS) - Nearly 300 cases of a rare, life-threatening syndrome in children and adolescents associated with the novel coronavirus have been identified in the United States in two studies in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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BENGALURU (REUTERS) - Nearly 300 cases of a rare, life-threatening syndrome in children and adolescents associated with the novel coronavirus have been identified in the United States in two studies in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Public spaces weren't designed for pandemics, New York City is trying to adapt
June 30, 2020 9:17 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES)- A sweeping red-glass staircase in the heart of Times Square that is a magnet for selfie-snapping tourists has been barricaded off.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES)- A sweeping red-glass staircase in the heart of Times Square that is a magnet for selfie-snapping tourists has been barricaded off.
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Two teens shot in Seattle's free-protest zone; 1 dead
June 30, 2020 9:06 AM
SEATTLE (NYTIMES) - Two teenagers have been shot, one fatally, in the fourth shooting in 10 days within the boundaries of the free-protest zone set up near downtown Seattle amid a national wave of protests over police violence.
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SEATTLE (NYTIMES) - Two teenagers have been shot, one fatally, in the fourth shooting in 10 days within the boundaries of the free-protest zone set up near downtown Seattle amid a national wave of protests over police violence.
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Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks.
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List of advertisers that are boycotting social media, including Facebook, over hateful content
June 30, 2020 8:02 AM
(BLOOMBERG) - Some companies have joined a boycott of Facebook after critics accused the social network of inadequately policing hateful and misleading content on its platform.
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(BLOOMBERG) - Some companies have joined a boycott of Facebook after critics accused the social network of inadequately policing hateful and misleading content on its platform.
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Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?
Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank.
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Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals
Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis.
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Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter Plaza
A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed over 350,000 views.
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Russia's opposition flounders as Putin changes constitution
June 29, 2020 12:26 PM
MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia's opposition is denouncing this week's vote on President Vladimir Putin's constitutional reforms as a joke, pointing out that copies of the amended basic law are already on sale in Moscow bookshops.
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MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia's opposition is denouncing this week's vote on President Vladimir Putin's constitutional reforms as a joke, pointing out that copies of the amended basic law are already on sale in Moscow bookshops.
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Trump says report on Russian Afghanistan bounties isn't credible
June 29, 2020 11:58 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG, REUTERS) - President Donald Trump said in a tweet that US intelligence officials told him a report that the Russian government paid bounties for American and allied troops to be killed in Afghanistan wasn't credible, and therefore didn't brief him about it.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG, REUTERS) - President Donald Trump said in a tweet that US intelligence officials told him a report that the Russian government paid bounties for American and allied troops to be killed in Afghanistan wasn't credible, and therefore didn't brief him about it.
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Global coronavirus deaths surpass half a million
Global deaths from coronavirus have surpassed 500,000 in a grim new milestone, as some countries continue to grapple with the first wave.
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Beyoncé: 'Vote like our life depends on it, because it does'
One of the major highights of Sunday's BET Awards was Beyoncé receiving the prestigious Humanitarian Award.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: The Global Death Toll Now Tops 500,000
Vice President Mike Pence asserts that increased testing explains a surge in cases, but experts and evidence say otherwise. Houston’s top official has self-quarantined.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: The Global Death Toll Now Tops 500,000
With Flights Banned, Son Sails Solo Across Atlantic to Reach Father, 90
An Argentine man stuck in Portugal because of the virus travels for 85 days the only way he could: in a small boat.. via NYT World With Flights Banned, Son Sails Solo Across Atlantic to Reach Father, 90
Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing
It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown.
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Florida's Covid cases up fivefold in 2 weeks: 'The numbers are scary'
June 29, 2020 9:33 AM
MIAMI (NYTIMES) - John Delgado has slept in a tent in his backyard for 57 nights and counting.
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MIAMI (NYTIMES) - John Delgado has slept in a tent in his backyard for 57 nights and counting.
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Spies and commandos warned months ago of Russian bounties on US troops
June 29, 2020 8:40 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - US intelligence officers and Special Operations forces in Afghanistan alerted their superiors as early as January to a suspected Russian plot to pay bounties to the Taleban to kill US troops in Afghanistan, according to officials briefed on the matter.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - US intelligence officers and Special Operations forces in Afghanistan alerted their superiors as early as January to a suspected Russian plot to pay bounties to the Taleban to kill US troops in Afghanistan, according to officials briefed on the matter.
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Mississippi passes bill to remove confederate symbol from state flag
The Mississippi state legislature on Sunday passed a bill to remove the Confederate emblem from their flag in a historic referendum on the only remaining state flag to feature the Confederate insignia.
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Beachgoers heckle officials after July 4th announcement
CNN's Natasha Chen discusses how beachgoers reacted as Broward County, Florida, officials announced that their beaches will be closed July 4th weekend over coronavirus concerns.
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Democrats want John Wayne Airport renamed after 'I believe in white supremacy' interview resurfaces
Democrats in Orange County, California, are done with The Duke, and they want John Wayne's name and likeness stripped from the county's airport.
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Photographer remembered for shocking images of Mao's China
Tributes are flooding in for photographer Li Zhensheng, who documented the violent and tumultuous years of China's Cultural Revolution in the '60s and '70s.
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How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic
Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all.
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Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove Confederate emblem from state flag
June 29, 2020 8:24 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Mississippi lawmakers have voted to remove a symbol of the pro-slavery Confederacy from the Deep South state's flag, the latest symbol of racism to come down amid outrage at the police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in Minnesota.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Mississippi lawmakers have voted to remove a symbol of the pro-slavery Confederacy from the Deep South state's flag, the latest symbol of racism to come down amid outrage at the police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in Minnesota.
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White House blames rise in US virus cases on more testing, experts dispute this
June 29, 2020 8:16 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Vice President Mike Pence and the nation's top health official, Alex M. Azar II, said on Sunday (June 28) that reopenings in many states were not causing the sharp rises in coronavirus cases, but rather that increased testing was uncovering more and more infections.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Vice President Mike Pence and the nation's top health official, Alex M. Azar II, said on Sunday (June 28) that reopenings in many states were not causing the sharp rises in coronavirus cases, but rather that increased testing was uncovering more and more infections.
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Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?
As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind them?
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'How George Floyd's death changed my Chinese students'
Some students at Jasmine Cochrane's school in China found it hard to trust a black teacher. George Floyd's death made a huge difference.
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How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police
The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police.
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How the World Missed Covid-19’s Silent Spread
Symptomless transmission makes the coronavirus far harder to fight. But health officials dismissed the risk for months, pushing misleading and contradictory claims in the face of mounting evidence.. via NYT World How the World Missed Covid-19’s Silent Spread
Coronavirus Live Updates:The Threat of Symptomless Cases Was Dismissed at Great Cost
The resurgent virus has left many Americans questioning whether earlier lockdowns were worth their sacrifices. Mississippi and Houston are in danger of being overwhelmed.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates:The Threat of Symptomless Cases Was Dismissed at Great Cost
Coronavirus: How Delhi 'wasted' lockdown to become India's biggest hotspot
India's capital now has the country's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases.
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Which nations pledged to the global Covid-19 fundraising meeting?
June 28, 2020 10:57 AM
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - A pledging summit on Saturday raised 6.15 billion euros (S$9.6 billion) to tackle Covid-19. The event was part of a joint initiative by the European Commission and the advocacy group Global Citizen and included a star-studded globally televised and streamed concert.
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BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - A pledging summit on Saturday raised 6.15 billion euros (S$9.6 billion) to tackle Covid-19. The event was part of a joint initiative by the European Commission and the advocacy group Global Citizen and included a star-studded globally televised and streamed concert.
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Global Covid-19 fund-raising meeting raises $9.6 billion, leaders want vaccine for all
June 28, 2020 10:47 AM
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - A global fundraising meeting on Saturday (June 27) raised 6.15 billion euros (S$9.6 billion) from the United States, the European Commission and numerous countries to fight Covid-19, with many participants stressing that an eventual vaccine should be available to anyone who needs it.
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BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - A global fundraising meeting on Saturday (June 27) raised 6.15 billion euros (S$9.6 billion) from the United States, the European Commission and numerous countries to fight Covid-19, with many participants stressing that an eventual vaccine should be available to anyone who needs it.
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Global coronavirus cases approach 10 million
June 28, 2020 8:43 AM
BEIJING (REUTERS) - Global coronavirus cases neared 10 million on Sunday (June 28) according to a Reuters tally, marking a major milestone in the spread of the respiratory disease that has so far killed almost half a million people in seven months.
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BEIJING (REUTERS) - Global coronavirus cases neared 10 million on Sunday (June 28) according to a Reuters tally, marking a major milestone in the spread of the respiratory disease that has so far killed almost half a million people in seven months.
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Thunberg: World leaders want selfies with me so they can 'look good'
Greta Thunberg has voiced her frustration with world leaders who want selfies with her just so they can "look good".
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Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action
The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives".
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Trump tweets wanted posters of people in statue-teardown attempt
June 28, 2020 8:31 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump on Saturday (June 27) called for the arrest of protesters allegedly involved in an attempt to tear down a statue of Andrew Jackson by tweeting images of their wanted posters.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump on Saturday (June 27) called for the arrest of protesters allegedly involved in an attempt to tear down a statue of Andrew Jackson by tweeting images of their wanted posters.
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Mississippi lawmakers push ahead with proposal to take down state flag
June 28, 2020 8:24 AM
JACKSON (NYTIMES) - A flag stamped with a defiant tribute to Mississippi's Confederate past has been raised on the grounds of the state Capitol for well over a century.
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JACKSON (NYTIMES) - A flag stamped with a defiant tribute to Mississippi's Confederate past has been raised on the grounds of the state Capitol for well over a century.
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Egypt jails belly dancer for debauchery in social media crackdown
An Egyptian belly dancer has been jailed for three years and fined the equivalent of £15,000 for inciting debauchery and immorality.
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Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops
US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops.
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Li Zhensheng: Photographer of China's cultural revolution
Li Zhensheng captured a time when China was plunged into a decade of chaos and turmoil.
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'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'
José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever.
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Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta
Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president.
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To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America
An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic.
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How prosthetics transformed a circus performer's art
Circus performer Erin Ball thought her career was over when she lost her feet in an accident in 2014.
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Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented
How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How an $8,000 romcom made it to Netflix
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country.
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Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic.
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Judge rules migrant children detention centers must be released
The US government must release migrant children held in government family detention centers by mid-July due to the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge ruled Friday.
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'The Simpsons' will stop using white voice actors for non-white characters
"The Simpsons" will no longer use white actors to voice non-white characters, according to the show's producers.
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Appeals court rejects Trump's diversion of military funds for border wall
June 27, 2020 10:22 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled on Friday (June 26) that the Trump administration did not have the authority to transfer US$2.5 billion (S$3.5 billion) from the Pentagon to President Donald Trump's border wall without congressional approval, most likely sending the matter to the Supreme Court.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled on Friday (June 26) that the Trump administration did not have the authority to transfer US$2.5 billion (S$3.5 billion) from the Pentagon to President Donald Trump's border wall without congressional approval, most likely sending the matter to the Supreme Court.
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Trump signs order vowing to protect statues from 'anarchists'
June 27, 2020 9:51 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says is intended to protect monuments and statues from "anarchists and left-wing extremists."
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says is intended to protect monuments and statues from "anarchists and left-wing extremists."
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Coca-Cola pauses social media advertising
June 27, 2020 9:31 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Coca-Cola, a major force in global advertising, announced on Friday (June 26) it would suspend ads on social media for at least 30 days, as platforms face a reckoning over how they deal with racist content.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Coca-Cola, a major force in global advertising, announced on Friday (June 26) it would suspend ads on social media for at least 30 days, as platforms face a reckoning over how they deal with racist content.
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Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'
"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says.
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UN says the world cannot return to ‘previous normal’ after coronavirus
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Leaders re-examine US re-openings as coronavirus cases soar
June 27, 2020 9:10 AM
MIAMI (NYTIMES) - As coronavirus cases surge across much of the United States, leaders are urgently rethinking their strategies to curb the spread, which the nation's top infectious disease expert said on Friday (June 26) were "not working." For the first time, some governors are backtracking on reopening their states, issuing new restrictions for parts of the economy that had resumed.
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MIAMI (NYTIMES) - As coronavirus cases surge across much of the United States, leaders are urgently rethinking their strategies to curb the spread, which the nation's top infectious disease expert said on Friday (June 26) were "not working." For the first time, some governors are backtracking on reopening their states, issuing new restrictions for parts of the economy that had resumed.
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TV show 'The Simpsons' ditches using white voices for characters of colour
June 27, 2020 8:31 AM
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - Animated TV comedy "The Simpsons" is ending the use of white actors to voice characters of colour, producers said on Friday (June 26).
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LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - Animated TV comedy "The Simpsons" is ending the use of white actors to voice characters of colour, producers said on Friday (June 26).
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The 'taoiseach-in-waiting' finally gets his chance to lead Ireland
Ireland's opposition leader, Micheal Martin, will be elected as taoiseach (Irish prime minister) today in a special parliamentary sitting.
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Will a Pacific Island travel bubble give Australia an edge in its rivalry with China?
On a blue-sky day in May, as the coronavirus raged across the world, the Chinese flag was raised on a remote nation with a total population of 116,000, thousands of miles from Beijing.
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The three women who should be at the top of Biden's VP list
The selection of a running mate is among the biggest decisions a presidential candidate will make during their candidacy. The decision is particularly weighty when one realizes that one in five US presidents have not completed their full terms.
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Police seek a California woman they say coughed on a baby in a social distancing dispute
Police are investigating video of an alleged assault that occurred at a Yogurtland in California where a woman is seen coughing in the face of a baby, allegedly because the mother was not maintaining proper social distance.
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A man wins a $4 million lottery jackpot — for the second time
When most can't manage to get a $20 return on a scratch off, one Michigan man walked away with $4 million ... TWICE!!
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UK ditches quarantine for arrivals from low Covid-19 risk countries
June 27, 2020 8:20 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain will ditch a 14-day quarantine period for people arriving from countries it deems to be lower risk for Covid-19 , the government said on Friday (June 26).
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain will ditch a 14-day quarantine period for people arriving from countries it deems to be lower risk for Covid-19 , the government said on Friday (June 26).
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'TikTok Grandma' who helped tank Trump rally now works for Biden
June 27, 2020 8:10 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Last weekend, Mary Jo Laupp was enjoying a quiet night at a birthday party for her granddaughter - until she picked up her phone and her world flipped upside down.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Last weekend, Mary Jo Laupp was enjoying a quiet night at a birthday party for her granddaughter - until she picked up her phone and her world flipped upside down.
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This is what childhood looks like in Yemen - and 'the world must wake up'
Her name is Salwa. She is five years old and weighs just three-and-a-half kilograms.
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Liz Cheney posts photo of former VP in face mask and says 'real men wear masks'
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney posted a photo of former Vice President Dick Cheney sporting a face mask on Friday and took a shot at the manhood of people who refuse to wear face coverings in a seeming jab at President Donald Trump.
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US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law
The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy.
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Toronto officer guilty of assault after blinding black man
A black man loses an eye in a beating by an off-duty Toronto officer, who accused him of car-hopping.
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Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world
We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories.
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How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide
Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud.
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Beaten, drugged and exorcised: A woman's story of LGBT persecution
Aminat Lorsanova tried to run away from home five times before she finally made it.
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What you need to know about China's national security law in Hong Kong
China is introducing a sweeping national security law for Hong Kong that has sparked protest, fear and controversy in the semi-autonomous city.
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China loves John Bolton's book for embarrassing Trump, but not the parts about Xi Jinping
It's safe to say former White House national security adviser John Bolton's book has made a splash.
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Bill Gates: US 'not even close' to doing enough to fight pandemic
Microsoft founder Bill Gates said Thursday that the current coronavirus picture, both globally and in the US, is "more bleak" than he would have expected.
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Coronavirus task force to hold first public briefing in nearly 2 months as cases rise
The White House announced Thursday night that Vice President Mike Pence would lead a public coronavirus task force briefing Friday morning, the first public meeting in almost two months.
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Topless UK woman helps save family from downing, report says
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US House passes Democratic police reform bill as impasse deepens
June 26, 2020 9:16 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US House of Representatives approved a sweeping Democratic police reform bill on Thursday (June 25), sending the measure to the Senate despite opposition from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The US House of Representatives approved a sweeping Democratic police reform bill on Thursday (June 25), sending the measure to the Senate despite opposition from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress.
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Probe ordered into police death of black man in Colorado as anger flares
June 26, 2020 8:56 AM
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Colorado's governor on Thursday (June 25) ordered a special investigation into the death of a young black man put in a police chokehold, as a celebrity-backed online petition calling for justice in the case passed three million signatures.
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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Colorado's governor on Thursday (June 25) ordered a special investigation into the death of a young black man put in a police chokehold, as a celebrity-backed online petition calling for justice in the case passed three million signatures.
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Another nightmare video and the police on the defensive in Tucson
June 26, 2020 8:55 AM
TUCSON (NYTIMES) - It was another gruesome video of policing in America - a naked Latino man, his face covered by a mesh spit guard, his hands cuffed behind him as he lay dying face down on the ground at his grandmother's house. He pleaded for water more than a dozen times, saying he could not breathe as police officers restrained his legs and torso.
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TUCSON (NYTIMES) - It was another gruesome video of policing in America - a naked Latino man, his face covered by a mesh spit guard, his hands cuffed behind him as he lay dying face down on the ground at his grandmother's house. He pleaded for water more than a dozen times, saying he could not breathe as police officers restrained his legs and torso.
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Flare-up in coronavirus cases sets back Germany's efforts to reopen
June 26, 2020 8:47 AM
BERLIN (NYTIMES) - A spike of more than 1,500 coronavirus infections within days has dealt a sudden blow to Germany's efforts to reopen the country, calling into question the durability of what had been widely considered a success story in managing the contagion in Europe.
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BERLIN (NYTIMES) - A spike of more than 1,500 coronavirus infections within days has dealt a sudden blow to Germany's efforts to reopen the country, calling into question the durability of what had been widely considered a success story in managing the contagion in Europe.
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Major US airline CEOs to hold White House meeting on coronavirus-travel issues: Sources
June 26, 2020 8:30 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The chief executives of major US airlines are set to hold a meeting on Friday (June 26) to discuss a range of coronavirus-travel issues, three people briefed on the matter said.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The chief executives of major US airlines are set to hold a meeting on Friday (June 26) to discuss a range of coronavirus-travel issues, three people briefed on the matter said.
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Severe Covid-19 infection can damage the brain, preliminary study finds
June 26, 2020 8:20 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - A preliminary study of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 has found the disease can damage the brain, causing complications such as stroke, inflammation, psychosis and dementia-like symptoms in some severe cases.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - A preliminary study of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 has found the disease can damage the brain, causing complications such as stroke, inflammation, psychosis and dementia-like symptoms in some severe cases.
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Trump's going to protect Confederate statues
If some future generation puts up a statue of President Donald Trump, it will shave his weight, remove his wrinkles and present him godlike and without fault.
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Trump touts manufacturing on trip to Wisconsin, where he lags Biden in polls
June 26, 2020 7:48 AM
MARINETTE (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump, trailing in national opinion polls ahead of the November election, visited a shipbuilding facility in Wisconsin on Thursday (June 25) to tout his record on manufacturing and shore up support in the politically crucial state.
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MARINETTE (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump, trailing in national opinion polls ahead of the November election, visited a shipbuilding facility in Wisconsin on Thursday (June 25) to tout his record on manufacturing and shore up support in the politically crucial state.
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Biden hits Trump's coronavirus response: 'He's worried about looking bad'
June 26, 2020 7:41 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Former vice president Joe Biden on Thursday (June 25) laced into President Donald Trump, condemning him for saying he ordered a slowdown of coronavirus testing and comparing the sitting president to a whiny child.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Former vice president Joe Biden on Thursday (June 25) laced into President Donald Trump, condemning him for saying he ordered a slowdown of coronavirus testing and comparing the sitting president to a whiny child.
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Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?
What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing?
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Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie
Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest.
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George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests
Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?
Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why?
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'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'
Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products.
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Want to start cycling to work? Here's how
The Bikeability Trust's Paul Robison breaks down how to start cycling with confidence.
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Israeli border guards kill relative of top PLO negotiator
CCTV footage has been released showing the moment a car being driven by a relative of senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat hit a police checkpoint in East Jerusalem.
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Qantas cuts thousands of jobs as it plans for a three-year downturn
Australian airline Qantas is cutting more than 20% of its staff as it struggles to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation industry.
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Kosovo president, 9 other ex-separatist fighters indicted on war crimes charges
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US Democratic Convention moves to smaller venue, as delegates are urged to stay away
June 25, 2020 8:58 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Democratic National Convention will move out of Milwaukee's professional basketball arena, and state delegations are being urged not to travel to the city because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, party officials said on Wednesday (June 24).
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Democratic National Convention will move out of Milwaukee's professional basketball arena, and state delegations are being urged not to travel to the city because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, party officials said on Wednesday (June 24).
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Sahara dust cloud looms over Cuba, Caribbean and Florida
June 25, 2020 8:46 AM
HAVANA (AFP) - A massive cloud of Saharan dust darkened much of Cuba on Wednesday (June 24) and began to affect air quality in Florida, sparking warnings to people with respiratory illnesses to stay home.
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HAVANA (AFP) - A massive cloud of Saharan dust darkened much of Cuba on Wednesday (June 24) and began to affect air quality in Florida, sparking warnings to people with respiratory illnesses to stay home.
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Pentagon names 20 Chinese firms it says are military-controlled, including Huawei and Hikvision
June 25, 2020 8:40 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The Trump administration has determined that top Chinese firms, including telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies and video surveillance company Hikvision, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new US financial sanctions, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday (June 24).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The Trump administration has determined that top Chinese firms, including telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies and video surveillance company Hikvision, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new US financial sanctions, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday (June 24).
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Jessi Combs: US racing driver given female speed record in 2019 fatal crash
Jessi Combs is awarded the fastest land-speed record by a female, a feat she died trying to achieve.
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Vaccine alliance finds manufacturing capacity for 4 bln doses of coronavirus vaccines
June 25, 2020 8:20 AM
CHICAGO (REUTERS) - An influential foundation focused on preparation and response to epidemics that is backing nine potential coronavirus vaccines has identified manufacturers with capacity to produce four billion doses a year, the group's top manufacturing expert told Reuters.
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CHICAGO (REUTERS) - An influential foundation focused on preparation and response to epidemics that is backing nine potential coronavirus vaccines has identified manufacturers with capacity to produce four billion doses a year, the group's top manufacturing expert told Reuters.
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US moves to protect lobster industry, threatens tariffs on China
June 25, 2020 8:09 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum aimed at protecting American lobster fishermen who have found export markets drying up, a White House adviser dubbed the "lobster king" said on Wednesday (June 24), adding China could face new tariffs.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum aimed at protecting American lobster fishermen who have found export markets drying up, a White House adviser dubbed the "lobster king" said on Wednesday (June 24), adding China could face new tariffs.
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Trump event speaker criticized for calling Aunt Jemima a 'picture of the American dream'
A speaker at President Donald Trump's Arizona event is being criticized over comments she made calling Aunt Jemima a "picture of the American Dream."
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One person has died and 465 people have gotten sick after interacting with pet poultry
One person has died and 86 have been put into the hospital in the latest outbreak of salmonella connected to pet poultry, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.
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Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic
The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice".
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Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'
The US Defense Department has compiled a list of 20 firms it says are backed by Chinese military.
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Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid
Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote.
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Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair
Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians.
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'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd
Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office.
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Can India afford to boycott Chinese products?
Anti-China sentiment is high in India after a border clash, but can it go beyond rhetoric?
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Preventing a plague: fighting Kenya's locusts
Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years.
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'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel
Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique".
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Australian fugitive 'found hiding in ship's air vent'
The sexual assault suspect had disappeared after being rescued from a yacht in rough seas, police say.
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Trump's brother sues over niece's book about 'toxic' family
June 24, 2020 12:14 PM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump's brother sued to block publication of a book by their niece Mary Trump, saying portions of the memoir violate confidentiality provisions of a settlement reached among family members almost two decades ago in a fight over money.
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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump's brother sued to block publication of a book by their niece Mary Trump, saying portions of the memoir violate confidentiality provisions of a settlement reached among family members almost two decades ago in a fight over money.
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Sweden Tries Out a New Status: Pariah State
Fearing the country’s lax approach to combating the coronavirus, Sweden’s Scandinavian neighbors have all closed their borders to Swedes.. via NYT World Sweden Tries Out a New Status: Pariah State
Mexico quake kills at least five and causes panic
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has killed at least five people and damaged buildings.
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Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?
The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the legacy of the US counter-terrorism response to 9/11.
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Venezuelan activist warns Americans: Defend your country or it will be destroyed
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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing to stretch into 2021
June 24, 2020 11:13 AM
TORONTO (REUTERS) - Hearings on Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United States from Canada will extend into late April 2021, according to documents released by a British Columbia court on Tuesday (June 23).
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TORONTO (REUTERS) - Hearings on Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United States from Canada will extend into late April 2021, according to documents released by a British Columbia court on Tuesday (June 23).
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Virus surges across US, throwing reopenings into disarray
June 24, 2020 11:08 AM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Newly diagnosed cases of Covid-19 and other indicators of the pandemic's spread soared in hot spots across the US, driving city and state officials to consider slowing or reversing reopening plans.
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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - Newly diagnosed cases of Covid-19 and other indicators of the pandemic's spread soared in hot spots across the US, driving city and state officials to consider slowing or reversing reopening plans.
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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mexico, Kills at Least 4
The 7.5-magnitude quake, centered on the Pacific Coast in the state of Oaxaca, damaged some structures and caused buildings to sway in Mexico City.. via NYT World 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Mexico, Kills at Least 4
Obama helps raise $15 million in first campaign event for Biden's White House bid
June 24, 2020 10:12 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday (June 23) made his first campaign appearance alongside Joe Biden since endorsing him for president in April, helping raise more than US$11 million (S$15.3 million) for his former No 2 as he exhorted supporters to meet the "urgency" of the moment.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday (June 23) made his first campaign appearance alongside Joe Biden since endorsing him for president in April, helping raise more than US$11 million (S$15.3 million) for his former No 2 as he exhorted supporters to meet the "urgency" of the moment.
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EU considers coronavirus travel ban from US as Europe reopens borders
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Scientists find microplastic has contaminated remote Antarctic food chain
June 24, 2020 8:43 AM
PARIS (AFP) - Scientists have found bits of polystyrene in the guts of tiny, soil-dwelling organisms in the Antarctic, raising concern that microplastics pollution has already "deeply" entered the world's most remote land-based food systems.
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PARIS (AFP) - Scientists have found bits of polystyrene in the guts of tiny, soil-dwelling organisms in the Antarctic, raising concern that microplastics pollution has already "deeply" entered the world's most remote land-based food systems.
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The electoral map just keeps getting worse for Trump
It's easy to get lost in the sea of national polls -- all of which show former Vice President Joe Biden with high-single digit lead over President Donald Trump.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Texas Sets Another Record as Governor Urges Residents to Stay Home
Four health officials testified to Congress about the government’s pandemic response. The European Union may bar U.S. travelers from entering the bloc when countries reopen July 1.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: Texas Sets Another Record as Governor Urges Residents to Stay Home
Russia holds World War Two victory parade in coronavirus shadow
The military parade celebrating Nazi Germany's defeat was postponed from 9 May due to the lockdown.
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Coronavirus in India: Inside a Mumbai hospital ICU
Exclusive footage shows how one hospital in the city is coping with the influx of coronavirus patients.
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'No crime' in Bubba Wallace noose case
The noose found in the garage of Bubba Wallace was actually the handle of a garage door and had been there since last year, an FBI investigation concludes.
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Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'
The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film.
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Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How a Netflix romcom was made for $8,000
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country.
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Coronavirus: Looking for viruses in Thai bats
Thai scientists are collecting bats to find clues about the origins of viruses, including Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic
Women across Europe are struggling to get abortions because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Malawi presidential election: Polls to open in historic re-run
President Peter Mutharika battles for re-election after irregularities voided last year's result.
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Fête de la Musique brings crowds out in Paris with little concern for coronavirus
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Trump saw Singapore summit as exercise in publicity, says Bolton in memoir
June 23, 2020 10:38 AM
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump went into his 2018 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore viewing it as a publicity exercise and was prepared to sign a substance-free joint statement, said former national security adviser John Bolton in his upcoming memoir.
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WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump went into his 2018 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore viewing it as a publicity exercise and was prepared to sign a substance-free joint statement, said former national security adviser John Bolton in his upcoming memoir.
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Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings
Mayor Jenny Durkan says the violence is "increasingly difficult" for businesses and residents.
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White House adviser Navarro says China trade deal is 'over'
June 23, 2020 9:50 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Monday (June 22) the trade deal with China is "over", and he linked the breakdown in part to Washington's anger over Beijing's not sounding the alarm earlier about the coronavirus outbreak.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Monday (June 22) the trade deal with China is "over", and he linked the breakdown in part to Washington's anger over Beijing's not sounding the alarm earlier about the coronavirus outbreak.
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An epidemic of contaminated waste is following the coronavirus
June 23, 2020 9:28 AM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - The world is struggling to deal with the spread of another medical problem created by the coronavirus - a deluge of contaminated waste.
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NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - The world is struggling to deal with the spread of another medical problem created by the coronavirus - a deluge of contaminated waste.
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Biden campaign asks Twitter, Facebook to remove Trump posts bashing mail-in voting
June 23, 2020 9:18 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's political campaign has asked social media giants Facebook and Twitter to remove posts by Republican President Donald Trump on Monday (June 22) that it said made false claims aimed at discrediting mail-in voting.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's political campaign has asked social media giants Facebook and Twitter to remove posts by Republican President Donald Trump on Monday (June 22) that it said made false claims aimed at discrediting mail-in voting.
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Who is affected by Trump's new rules on work visas?
June 23, 2020 8:58 AM
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump suspended the entry of certain foreign workers on Monday (June 22) until the end of the year, a move the White House said would help the coronavirus-battered economy, but which business groups strongly oppose.
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NEW YORK (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump suspended the entry of certain foreign workers on Monday (June 22) until the end of the year, a move the White House said would help the coronavirus-battered economy, but which business groups strongly oppose.
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Trudeau slams 'political' detentions, after China spy charges
June 23, 2020 8:43 AM
OTTAWA (AFP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday (June 22) blasted China's detention of two Canadians for "political ends", following charges against them for spying.
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OTTAWA (AFP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday (June 22) blasted China's detention of two Canadians for "political ends", following charges against them for spying.
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Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected.
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Brazilians flock to beach as WHO says country undercounting coronavirus surge
June 23, 2020 7:36 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO/GENEVA (REUTERS) - Brazil reached more than a million confirmed coronavirus cases and 50,000 deaths over the weekend as throngs of people swarmed Rio de Janeiro beaches, but the World Health Organization said on Monday (June 2 that even more cases were likely going uncounted.
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RIO DE JANEIRO/GENEVA (REUTERS) - Brazil reached more than a million confirmed coronavirus cases and 50,000 deaths over the weekend as throngs of people swarmed Rio de Janeiro beaches, but the World Health Organization said on Monday (June 2 that even more cases were likely going uncounted.
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US solider accused of planning attack on own unit
Ethan Melzer stands accused of sending information about his US Army unit to a neo-Nazi group.
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'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters
Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US.
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Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'
Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity.
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Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor
Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: Are Australia's numbers at risk of increasing?
A rise in Covid-19 cases in one state has sparked concerns that Australia could slide backwards.
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Eton College: Nigerian author recalls racist abuse
Nigerian Dillibe Onyeama was the first black student to complete his studies at the elite British school.
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Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic
Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020.
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The virus hunter who got Covid
Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19.
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'Coronavirus hit our business like a hidden tsunami'
Singapore is slowly emerging from its coronavirus lockdown, but Modesto's pizza parlour is closing its doors for good.
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A noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall, NASCAR says
A noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall Sunday, according to a statement from NASCAR.
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Coronavirus weakening, may disappear on its own, Italian doctor says
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China drowning: 8 children drown in river trying to save each other
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Tennessee newspaper apologises for 'utterly indefensible' anti-Muslim ad
June 22, 2020 10:55 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The Tennessean newspaper in Nashville is investigating how it came to publish a full-page ad on Sunday (June 21) by a biblical prophecy group claiming "Islam" would detonate a bomb in the city.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The Tennessean newspaper in Nashville is investigating how it came to publish a full-page ad on Sunday (June 21) by a biblical prophecy group claiming "Islam" would detonate a bomb in the city.
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As symbols of the confederacy fall, activists say Mississippi's flag should be next
June 22, 2020 10:43 AM
ATLANTA (NYTIMES) - Five years ago, in the wake of the horrific massacre of Black parishioners by a white supremacist at a South Carolina church, the University of Mississippi lowered the state flag for the last time on campus as Confederate symbols were being brought down across the South.
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ATLANTA (NYTIMES) - Five years ago, in the wake of the horrific massacre of Black parishioners by a white supremacist at a South Carolina church, the University of Mississippi lowered the state flag for the last time on campus as Confederate symbols were being brought down across the South.
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'Stop choking him': Police officer suspended over 'chokehold' on black man
A New York police officer has been suspended over the use of a "disturbing apparent chokehold" on a black man.
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Fiji plans to create a post-coronavirus travel bubble with New Zealand and Australia
Fiji is planning to create a travel bubble with Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific island's leader said on Sunday.
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Video showing apparent chokehold on black man leads to New York cop's suspension
June 22, 2020 10:09 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The New York Police Department on Sunday (June 21) suspended a police officer involved in the arrest of a black man in Queens after cellphone video of the encounter earlier in the day showed the officer appearing to use an illegal chokehold.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The New York Police Department on Sunday (June 21) suspended a police officer involved in the arrest of a black man in Queens after cellphone video of the encounter earlier in the day showed the officer appearing to use an illegal chokehold.
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With no flights due to coronavirus, Argentine sails across Atlantic to see parents
June 22, 2020 9:52 AM
MAR DEL PLATA (AFP) - "Mission accomplished!" That joyful declaration came from Mr Juan Manuel Ballestero, an Argentine sailor who, unable to fly home from Portugal due to the pandemic, crossed the ocean alone in his modest sailboat to see his aging parents.
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MAR DEL PLATA (AFP) - "Mission accomplished!" That joyful declaration came from Mr Juan Manuel Ballestero, an Argentine sailor who, unable to fly home from Portugal due to the pandemic, crossed the ocean alone in his modest sailboat to see his aging parents.
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Panama exhumes remains of 19 victims from 1989 US invasion
The remains of 19 people are removed from a cemetery in a fresh bid to identify all the victims.
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Trump says he held off Xinjiang sanctions due to trade talks
June 22, 2020 8:46 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump held off on imposing tougher sanctions on Chinese officials blamed for a crackdown on China's Uighur Muslim minority because of concern such measures would have interfered with trade negotiations with Beijing, he said in an interview published on Sunday (June 21).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump held off on imposing tougher sanctions on Chinese officials blamed for a crackdown on China's Uighur Muslim minority because of concern such measures would have interfered with trade negotiations with Beijing, he said in an interview published on Sunday (June 21).
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Many Indian citizens believe their government is trying to steal and sell their data. Here's why
When India launched its coronavirus tracing app Aarogya Setu in April, it came with a mandatory download order for public sector workers.
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The NBA is offering players a 'smart' ring to track Covid. But does it even work?
The NBA, which hopes to restart the season July 30, says it is offering players a ring whose maker claims it can track a user's health data and even predict if users are about to show symptoms of coronavirus infection.
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Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths
The grim milestone comes days after Brazil confirmed more than one million Covid-19 cases.
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US professor who asked student to 'Anglicise' her Vietnamese name after finding it offensive is put on leave
June 22, 2020 8:19 AM
OAKLAND (NYTIMES) - A community college professor in Oakland, California, is on administrative leave after asking a Vietnamese American student to "Anglicise" her name because he felt it sounded "offensive" in English.
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OAKLAND (NYTIMES) - A community college professor in Oakland, California, is on administrative leave after asking a Vietnamese American student to "Anglicise" her name because he felt it sounded "offensive" in English.
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WHO reports record daily increase in coronavirus cases
June 22, 2020 7:27 AM
GENEVA (REUTERS) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday (June 21), with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period.
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GENEVA (REUTERS) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday (June 21), with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period.
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Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories
Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year.
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Rethink: Pope Francis warns poor have become part of landscape
Pope Francis laments the "hypocrisy" of certain politicians in one of a series of essays for the BBC.
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'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'
Remi Clermont is the founder and boss of cycling clothing firm Cafe du Cycliste.
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Christian Li: The young Harry Potter fan on his music stardom
Christian Li, 12, Decca Classics' youngest artist, reveals how he relaxes when he isn't practising.
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Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography
Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic.
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Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemic
The BBC meets a single father of three as he navigates trying to keep his apartment.
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TikTok teens reserved Trump Tulsa tickets with no plans to go
June 21, 2020 1:27 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - US President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday (June 20) hosted a fraction of the expected supporters. Some of the no-shows may have been teenagers who decided to RSVP with no intention of attending.
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SAN FRANCISCO (BLOOMBERG) - US President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday (June 20) hosted a fraction of the expected supporters. Some of the no-shows may have been teenagers who decided to RSVP with no intention of attending.
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Brazil records nearly 50,000 coronavirus deaths as crisis deepens
June 21, 2020 12:45 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO (REUTERS) - Nearly 50,000 people have died from the coronavirus in Brazil, the world No 2 hotspot, with 1,022 fatalities in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Saturday (June 20).
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RIO DE JANEIRO (REUTERS) - Nearly 50,000 people have died from the coronavirus in Brazil, the world No 2 hotspot, with 1,022 fatalities in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said on Saturday (June 20).
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Rising seas threaten an American institution: The 30-year mortgage
June 21, 2020 12:38 PM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES)- Up and down the coastline, rising seas and climate change are transforming a fixture of American home ownership that dates back generations: the classic 30-year mortgage.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES)- Up and down the coastline, rising seas and climate change are transforming a fixture of American home ownership that dates back generations: the classic 30-year mortgage.
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Trump at comeback rally: 'The silent majority is stronger than ever before'
US President Donald Trump has declared that "the silent majority is stronger than ever before" as he held his first rally since March.
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Britons allowed to travel to Spain without quarantine on arrival
Spain will allow British tourists to enter the country from today without having to undergo quarantine.
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From policing to climate change, a sweeping call for a 'moral revolution' in the US
June 21, 2020 11:46 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - A national coalition to address the challenges of the working poor released a sweeping legislative platform in a three-hour virtual rally Saturday, including proposals to address mass incarceration, health care and wealth inequality.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - A national coalition to address the challenges of the working poor released a sweeping legislative platform in a three-hour virtual rally Saturday, including proposals to address mass incarceration, health care and wealth inequality.
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Scenes outside Trump rally show critical state of US democracy
On the streets of Tulsa this evening, I've seen American politics at its most visceral.
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Sun, sea and... social distancing? How Ibiza Rocks is restarting the party
Ibiza's summer season for 2020 is all about sun, sea, and staying more than 1.5 metres away from strangers.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Florida and South Carolina Again Set Records as U.S. Cases Surge
Southern officials warn of new clusters linked to bars and frat parties. Health officials feared the Trump campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., could be a “superspreader” event. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Australia see the virus rebounding.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: Florida and South Carolina Again Set Records as U.S. Cases Surge
Trump says he will announce visa restrictions Sunday or Monday
June 21, 2020 10:56 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG, REUTERS) - President Donald Trump said he will announce new restrictions on employment-based immigration visas in the next two days, as the nation recovers from pandemic-related unemployment.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG, REUTERS) - President Donald Trump said he will announce new restrictions on employment-based immigration visas in the next two days, as the nation recovers from pandemic-related unemployment.
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Police in the English town of Reading respond to reported mass stabbing
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George Floyd death sparks Asian American soul-searching
June 21, 2020 10:14 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - As anti-racism protests broke out across the United States, Viet Hoai Tran knew exactly what he wanted to write on his poster - "Yellow Peril Supports Black Power."
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - As anti-racism protests broke out across the United States, Viet Hoai Tran knew exactly what he wanted to write on his poster - "Yellow Peril Supports Black Power."
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Trump urges slowdown in Covid-19 testing, calling it a 'double-edge sword'
June 21, 2020 9:49 AM
TULSA (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday (June 20) told thousands of cheering supporters he had asked US officials to slow down testing for the novel coronavirus, calling it a "double-edged sword" that led to more cases being discovered.
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TULSA (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday (June 20) told thousands of cheering supporters he had asked US officials to slow down testing for the novel coronavirus, calling it a "double-edged sword" that led to more cases being discovered.
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Trump: 'The silent majority is stronger than ever before'
US President Donald Trump has declared that "the silent majority is stronger than ever before" as he held his first rally since March.
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Ethiopian maids dumped outside Beirut embassy
Domestic workers have been left homeless and unpaid amid an ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, heightened by the coronavirus pandemic.
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'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?
The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding.
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500 high school senior portraits in Virginia
Photographer helps 500 high school seniors honour their commencement through portraits.
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Dad school: How to be a better father
Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands.
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Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?
A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu.
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America trying to 'rule the world', says Russian spy chief
In an exclusive interview the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service discusses the growing tension with the West.
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Race against time for states to expand voting by mail by November for US presidential election
June 20, 2020 11:47 AM
WASHINGTON - Last week's primary elections in Georgia were widely judged as a fiasco, as poll results were overshadowed by reports of voters waiting for five hours or more to cast their ballot.
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WASHINGTON - Last week's primary elections in Georgia were widely judged as a fiasco, as poll results were overshadowed by reports of voters waiting for five hours or more to cast their ballot.
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Brazil becomes second country to pass one million coronavirus cases
Brazil has surpassed more than one million confirmed coronavirus cases - second only to the US - with total deaths fast approaching 50,000.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Brazil Becomes 2nd Country to Record a Million Cases, After U.S.
The W.H.O. warns of “new and dangerous phase” of the pandemic as cases rise in 81 countries. The guidance comes as face coverings become a political flash point.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: Brazil Becomes 2nd Country to Record a Million Cases, After U.S.
Will India Side With the West Against China? A Test Is at Hand
The United States and its allies have long wanted India’s help in confronting China. Now, a deadly border clash seems likely to push India in that direction.. via NYT World Will India Side With the West Against China? A Test Is at Hand
British PM Johnson needs to recast himself quickly or risks being seen as incompetent
June 20, 2020 11:29 AM
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated his 56th birthday at the end of this week under less than ideal circumstances.
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LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated his 56th birthday at the end of this week under less than ideal circumstances.
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US attorney who was investigating Trump's lawyer replaced in surprise move
June 20, 2020 11:22 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - In a suprise move, the US Justice Department said on Friday (June 19) that it was replacing Mr Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney in Manhattan whose office has been investigating Mr Rudolph Giuliani, the personal lawyer of US President Donald Trump.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - In a suprise move, the US Justice Department said on Friday (June 19) that it was replacing Mr Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney in Manhattan whose office has been investigating Mr Rudolph Giuliani, the personal lawyer of US President Donald Trump.
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Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse to dim Africa, Asia
June 20, 2020 11:17 AM
PARIS (AFP) - Skywatchers along a narrow band from west Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, India and southern China will witness on Sunday (June 21) the most dramatic "ring of fire" solar eclipse to shadow the Earth in years.
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PARIS (AFP) - Skywatchers along a narrow band from west Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, India and southern China will witness on Sunday (June 21) the most dramatic "ring of fire" solar eclipse to shadow the Earth in years.
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France shakes off its coronavirus blues as cinemas, casinos set to open
June 20, 2020 10:03 AM
PARIS (AFP) - France will begin to shake off its coronavirus blues Sunday (June 20) with cinemas opening on the stroke of midnight and thousands of people taking to the streets for its midsummer music festival.
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PARIS (AFP) - France will begin to shake off its coronavirus blues Sunday (June 20) with cinemas opening on the stroke of midnight and thousands of people taking to the streets for its midsummer music festival.
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Trump's trade appeals to China still left farmers reeling
June 20, 2020 9:47 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Within two years of US President Donald Trump taking office, one of his key political constituencies - America's farmers - was reeling from his trade war with China.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Within two years of US President Donald Trump taking office, one of his key political constituencies - America's farmers - was reeling from his trade war with China.
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Boeing whistleblower faults 'reckless' FAA review of 737 Max
June 20, 2020 9:26 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Boeing Co and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flouted regulations and ignored systemic safety concerns in the original certification of the 737 Max jetliner, a company whistle-blower told a US Senate committee.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Boeing Co and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flouted regulations and ignored systemic safety concerns in the original certification of the 737 Max jetliner, a company whistle-blower told a US Senate committee.
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Joe Biden seeks contrast with Trump in celebrating Juneteenth
June 20, 2020 9:14 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - US Democratic nominee Joe Biden commemorated Juneteenth on Friday (June 19) by reiterating his commitment to fighting racial inequities, seeking to strike a contrast with President Donald Trump, who has struggled to address issues of race and justice amid continuing nationwide protests against police brutality.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - US Democratic nominee Joe Biden commemorated Juneteenth on Friday (June 19) by reiterating his commitment to fighting racial inequities, seeking to strike a contrast with President Donald Trump, who has struggled to address issues of race and justice amid continuing nationwide protests against police brutality.
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Iran is accused of hiding suspected nuclear activity
June 20, 2020 8:46 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - International nuclear inspectors and the United States accused Iran on Friday (June 19) of hiding suspected nuclear activity, the first time in more than eight years that Teheran has been accused of obstructing inspections, paving the way for a new confrontation with Western powers.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - International nuclear inspectors and the United States accused Iran on Friday (June 19) of hiding suspected nuclear activity, the first time in more than eight years that Teheran has been accused of obstructing inspections, paving the way for a new confrontation with Western powers.
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Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases with no end in sight
June 20, 2020 8:34 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO (REUTERS) - Brazil passed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday (June 19) and approached 50,000 deaths, a new nadir for the world's second worst-hit country as it struggles with a tense political climate and worsening economic outlook.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (REUTERS) - Brazil passed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday (June 19) and approached 50,000 deaths, a new nadir for the world's second worst-hit country as it struggles with a tense political climate and worsening economic outlook.
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Coronavirus cases spike in US, but states don't want to shut down again
June 20, 2020 8:15 AM
WASHINGTON - The coronavirus crisis is deepening across broad swathes of the American South and Midwest, as states including Arizona and Florida reported record spikes in their number of cases in the past week.
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WASHINGTON - The coronavirus crisis is deepening across broad swathes of the American South and Midwest, as states including Arizona and Florida reported record spikes in their number of cases in the past week.
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US rejects Chinese airlines' request for additional flights
June 20, 2020 8:09 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States on Friday (June 19) rejected a request by Chinese airlines for additional weekly flights between the two countries, but said the decision was not meant to escalate tensions over travel restrictions.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States on Friday (June 19) rejected a request by Chinese airlines for additional weekly flights between the two countries, but said the decision was not meant to escalate tensions over travel restrictions.
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The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children
Many children learn about sex via online pornography. New Zealand warns this is not exactly ideal.
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Serbia election: Vote in EU candidate state scorned as sham
Serbian democracy looks fragile as many opposition groups boycott Sunday's general election.
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Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse
After an assault on rugby player Debbie Kaore went viral, will things change in Papua New Guinea?
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How football can help displaced people 'heal, develop and grow'
A new photo project highlights the experiences of refugees through the language of football.
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Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked
The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks.
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New Zealand police shooting: One officer dead and another seriously injured
It is the first time in 11 years a New Zealand officer has been killed in the line of duty.
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Former Trump aide Bolton unites Republicans and Democrats in scorn over tell-all book
June 19, 2020 8:57 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Democrats and Republicans in Congress may be deeply divided over law enforcement reform, what to do about the coronavirus pandemic and even whether to purge vestiges of the Confederacy from the Capitol. But Thursday (June 18), they found consensus on one thing.Everyone, it seemed, was mad at Mr John Bolton.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Democrats and Republicans in Congress may be deeply divided over law enforcement reform, what to do about the coronavirus pandemic and even whether to purge vestiges of the Confederacy from the Capitol. But Thursday (June 18), they found consensus on one thing.Everyone, it seemed, was mad at Mr John Bolton.
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Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate
Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire.
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Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally
The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history.
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Galwan Valley: The soldiers killed in the India-China border clash
BBC Hindi speaks to five families from the eastern state of Bihar who lost loved ones in the clash.
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Canadian plastic surgeon accused of filming patients without their consent
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China's legislature passes controversial draft of Hong Kong national security bill
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Further coronavirus lockdowns not needed, says top US infectious disease expert Fauci
June 19, 2020 8:35 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States does not require more widespread lockdowns to get its Covid-19 outbreak under control, despite the fact that the national daily infection rate is not showing signs of decline, leading government expert Anthony Fauci told AFP in an interview Thursday (June 18).
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States does not require more widespread lockdowns to get its Covid-19 outbreak under control, despite the fact that the national daily infection rate is not showing signs of decline, leading government expert Anthony Fauci told AFP in an interview Thursday (June 18).
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Former Atlanta officer charged in Rayshard Brooks killing surrenders to authorities
June 19, 2020 8:31 AM
ATLANTA (REUTERS) - The former Atlanta police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of Mr Rayshard Brooks last week turned himself into authorities on Thursday afternoon (June 18), in keeping with an arrangement with prosecutors, jail records showed.
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ATLANTA (REUTERS) - The former Atlanta police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of Mr Rayshard Brooks last week turned himself into authorities on Thursday afternoon (June 18), in keeping with an arrangement with prosecutors, jail records showed.
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Climate change tied to pregnancy risks, affecting African American mothers most
June 19, 2020 8:14 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Pregnant women exposed to high temperatures or air pollution are more likely to have children who are premature, underweight or stillborn, and African American mothers and babies are harmed at a much higher rate than the population at large, according to sweeping new research examining more than 32 million births in the United States.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Pregnant women exposed to high temperatures or air pollution are more likely to have children who are premature, underweight or stillborn, and African American mothers and babies are harmed at a much higher rate than the population at large, according to sweeping new research examining more than 32 million births in the United States.
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England's schools to get extra funds to help pupils catch up after coronavirus lockdown
June 19, 2020 8:06 AM
LONDON (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) - Schools in England will receive extra funding to help them deal with the impact of lost teaching time during the coronavirus lockdown, the government said on Friday (June 19).
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LONDON (REUTERS, BLOOMBERG) - Schools in England will receive extra funding to help them deal with the impact of lost teaching time during the coronavirus lockdown, the government said on Friday (June 19).
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Scientists predict scorching temperatures in US to last through summer
June 19, 2020 7:33 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Following a May that tied for the hottest on record, the United States is heading into a potentially blistering summer, with hotter than normal temperatures expected across almost the entire country into September, government researchers said Thursday (June 18).
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - Following a May that tied for the hottest on record, the United States is heading into a potentially blistering summer, with hotter than normal temperatures expected across almost the entire country into September, government researchers said Thursday (June 18).
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Australia being targeted by 'sophisticated' cyber attack
Australia is currently the target of a "sophisticated" cyber attack - and an unnamed foreign government is behind it.
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Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says
The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
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Keedron Bryant: Warner Records signs black protest singer, 12
Keedron Bryant's song I Just Wanna Live was posted one day after the death of George Floyd.
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Belarus: Rival of President Lukashenko arrested ahead of election
Viktor Babaryko was held amid pressure on opposition figures before August's presidential election.
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