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Deaths from Covid-19 slowed in the US, but they are catching up again

July 20, 2020 11:21 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The reopening and relaxing of social distancing restrictions in some states may be contributing to the first noticeable nationwide increase in coronavirus fatalities since April, when the pandemic initially peaked.

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Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital for medical checkups

July 20, 2020 10:16 AM

RIYADH (REUTERS) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been admitted to King Faisal Specialist hospital in the capital Riyadh for medical checkups, the state news agency reported early on Monday (July 20).

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EU leaders struggle with 'mission impossible' at deadlocked recovery summit

July 20, 2020 9:42 AM

BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - EU leaders stood at an impasse on Monday (July 20) after three days of haggling over a plan to revive economies throttled by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the chairman of their near-record-length summit urged them to make one last push on "mission impossible".

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Why a 'do no harm' general election strategy could work for Joe Biden

July 20, 2020 9:22 AM

ADAMS, WISCONSIN (NYTIMES) - Nate Zimdars, a Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin state Assembly, arrived at the VFW lodge in Adams, Wisconsin, after marching in the local Independence Day parade, ready to meet voters at an annual outdoor chicken cookout called the "Chic Nic".

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UAE launches mission to Mars in effort to move away from reliance on oil

The United Arab Emirates has launched its first mission to Mars.

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Russia, the US and the Covid-19 vaccine free-for-all

Last Thursday, security officials from three countries told us that Russian hackers were targeting organizations involved in Covid-19 vaccine research in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

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The UAE's Mars Hope probe will make history

The mission aims to create the world's most comprehensive picture of the Red Planet's atmosphere. But the team behind it hopes it will have a bigger impact here on Earth.

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China's ambassador to the US says America must make a 'fundamental choice'

China's Ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai, said America must make a "fundamental choice" about whether it can live peacefully with a "modernized, strong, prosperous" China.

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Thousands of bees found after honey drips down house's walls

A Pennsylvania couple didn't know they had house guests until lines of fresh honey started dripping down the walls of their home's mudroom.

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Dominique Fung upends the objectification of Asian women in surreal paintings

In Dominique Fung's paintings, baby blue hues dance with pastel pinks to create, at first glance, playful fantasies with Asian motifs. Like the works of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Jean-Léon Gérôme, Fung's scenes entice with nude women reclining among porcelain vessels. However, closer inspection reveals stray knives, impaled fruit and dismembered limbs; the mirage dematerializes.

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Astrophysicists unveil biggest-ever 3D map of Universe

July 20, 2020 9:07 AM

GENEVA (AFP) - Astrophysicists on Monday (July 20) published the largest-ever 3D map of the Universe, the result of an analysis of more than four million galaxies and ultra-bright, energy-packed quasars.

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A tearful Kanye West launches presidential campaign with rambling rally

July 20, 2020 8:58 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - In his first rally for his last-minute presidential campaign, rapper Kanye West ranted against abortion and pornography, argued policy with attendees and at one point broke down in tears.

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A ship fire could hinder the US Navy's Pacific fleet for years to come

A massive blaze aboard a billion-dollar US Navy warship has been extinguished after raging for four days -- but its effect might be felt across America's Pacific Fleet for years.

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US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency

Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine.

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As Trump ignores virus crisis, Republicans start to contradict him

July 20, 2020 8:27 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - President Donald Trump's failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak and his refusal to promote clear public-health guidelines have left many senior Republicans despairing that he will ever play a constructive role in addressing the crisis, with some concluding they must work around Trump and ignore or even contradict his pronouncements.

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Britain poised to suspend Hong Kong extradition treaty: British newspapers

July 20, 2020 7:45 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain will on Monday (July 20) suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in a further escalation of its dispute with China over the introduction of a security law in the former colony, British newspapers reported.

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Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy

A photo series highlights the challenges faced by those with visual impairment in Italy.

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Coronavirus: Lessons from 2008 for the class of 2020

Advice for people leaving education on how to handle employment prospects in the wake of coronavirus.

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The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback

A fake agent stole $6,000 from a teenager with ambitions to become a footballer - then he fought back.

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'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'

Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing.

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Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate

Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated.

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Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?

India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline.

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Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides

The sudden death of a 25-year-old activist has brought suicide into the spotlight.

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'It's a hoax,' say California's maskless rebels as coronavirus outbreak worsens in the US

July 19, 2020 11:55 AM

HUNTINGTON BEACH (AFP) - For Davey, a resident of the city of Huntington Beach in southern California, the requirement to wear a mask to curb the spread of coronavirus is not something he takes seriously.

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Syrians vote for new Parliament amid war, economic turmoil

July 19, 2020 11:42 AM

DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syrians go to the polls on Sunday (July 19) to elect a new Parliament as the Damascus government grapples with international sanctions and a crumbling economy after retaking large parts of the war-torn country.

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Ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone denies using racially-charged language in interview

A former adviser to Donald Trump has denied using racially-charged language in a radio interview just days after the US president commuted his prison sentence.

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How the world's second-most populated country hit 1 million coronavirus cases

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Administration Aims to Block New Funding for Testing and Tracing

The resistance to a funding proposal drafted by Senate Republicans has angered several members of the president’s party on Capitol Hill. The F.D.A. has issued emergency approval for pooled testing, a method that allows for much faster tracking of new infections.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Administration Aims to Block New Funding for Testing and Tracing

Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government

The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests.

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Pooled testing okayed in US as way of boosting Covid-19 detection

July 19, 2020 10:40 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised so-called "pool testing" for Covid-19, a move aimed at broadening checks for the coronavirus and using fewer testing resources.

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WHO reports record increase in global coronavirus cases for second day in a row

The World Health Organisation reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases for the second day in a row on Saturday as the total rose by 259,848 in 24 hours.

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Tributes to Olympic figure skater who died after 'falling from window'

Tributes have been paid to 20-year-old Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who has died in Moscow.

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Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases

The number of new cases has surpassed 250,000 in a day, the World Health Organization says.

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'I don't believe in this story at all': Russian envoy on Moscow links in vaccine hacking allegations

July 19, 2020 9:22 AM

LONDON (AFP) - Russia's ambassador to London has denied accusations by Britain and its allies of helping hackers target labs conducting coronavirus vaccine research, in a UK television interview to be broadcast on Sunday (July 19).

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Trump team balks at virus test funds in new Bill

July 19, 2020 9:12 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - The Trump administration is balking at $25 billion (S$34.7 billion) in new funding favoured by Republican lawmakers in the next relief Bill to help states with coronavirus testing and contact tracing, said a person familiar with the talks.

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Mexico reports 7,615 new cases of coronavirus, marking record

July 19, 2020 9:00 AM

MEXICO CITY (REUTERS) - Mexico's Health Ministry on Saturday (July 18) posted a record for new coronavirus cases reported on a single day, with 7,615 more confirmed cases, bringing its overall tally of infections to 338,913, health ministry data showed.

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China flooding: 14 killed at Three Gorges Dam on Yangtze River as water peaks

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China's TikTok halts plans for global base in UK: Media

July 19, 2020 8:33 AM

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - TikTok suspended talks to build a global headquarters in the UK, and Communist Party officials in Beijing have warned British companies doing business in China they're set to face retaliation over the government's decision to stop working with Huawei Technologies, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.

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Coronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet

Buffets, beloved by many Americans, are rapidly changing their business model to adapt to the virus.

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'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'

Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited?

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Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks

Covid-19 kills more men than women, so why are they shunning protective masks the most?

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Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune

King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings.

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'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?'

For 70 years Tony May knew nothing about where he came from, except that he'd been left on the bank of the Thames.

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The woman forced to flee her country for rapping.

Iranian rapper Justina tells her story from exile after facing jail in her country, where women are banned from singing solo.

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Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?

While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour.

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Coronavirus: 'When coffins lined the streets of my hometown'

Ecuadorean journalist Blanca Moncada was on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis in her town of Guayaquil.

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Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis dead at 80

John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer.

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Fatal shot that killed Washington police officer was from his partner

A police officer killed in a shooting earlier this week in a Seattle suburb was struck by gunfire from a fellow police officer, according to the agency investigating the shooting.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Reports More Than 70,000 New Cases for Second Time

A new outbreak in China hints at a continued struggle to stamp out infections. California’s governor announces rules that would force most schools to start the year with virtual learning.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Reports More Than 70,000 New Cases for Second Time

Joe Biden warns of Russian election meddling after receiving intelligence briefings

July 18, 2020 10:41 AM

DETROIT (REUTERS) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said on Friday (July 17) he is now getting intelligence briefings, and has been told Russia continues to try to meddle in November's US election.

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US coronavirus cases rise by over 70,000 for second day in a row

July 18, 2020 10:37 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - For a second day in a row, US coronavirus cases rose by over 70,000 as Americans clashed over wearing masks and whether to reopen schools in a few weeks.

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Chinese spokesperson says US should 'stop playing dumb' on nuclear arms agreement

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New York City can start phase 4 reopening on Monday, governor Cuomo says

July 18, 2020 9:50 AM

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - New York City, the epicentre of the US outbreak, can start the fourth and final phase of reopening on Monday (July 20), governor Andrew Cuomo said.

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Savings gone, jobs lost and homes taken away: Lebanon now a 'failed state'

The economic crisis in Lebanon has turned the country into a "failed state" but there "is light at the end of the tunnel", according to the country's economy minister.

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US antitrust regulator may question Facebook chief: Report

July 18, 2020 9:18 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - US regulators may question Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and his right-hand executive to determine if the social network has broken monopoly laws, according to a Wall Street Journal report Friday (July 17).

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US swoops down on Portland protesters after Trump order to protect monuments

July 18, 2020 9:14 AM

PORTLAND, OREGON (REUTERS) - US federal law enforcement officers are cracking down on protesters in Portland, Oregon, under the Trump administration's new executive order to protect US monuments in what the state's Democratic governor has called "political theatre."

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Covid-19 antibody test passes first major trials in UK with 98.6 per cent accuracy: Media

July 18, 2020 8:56 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - British ministers are making plans to distribute millions of free coronavirus antibody tests after a version backed by the UK government passed its first major trials, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Friday (July 17).

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For first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours: Reuters tally

July 18, 2020 8:49 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday (July 17), according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours.

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Pentagon sidesteps Trump to ban the Confederate flag

July 18, 2020 8:34 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Pentagon, without once mentioning the word "Confederate," announced a policy Friday (July 17) that essentially banned displays of the Confederate flag on military installations around the world.

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Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air

Marichka Padalko simply put the tooth in her hand and continued presenting the news.

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US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy

The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property.

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My Money: 'My house looks happy'

Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Treasury's Mnuchin calls for US Congress to pass more stimulus this month

July 18, 2020 8:13 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called on Congress on Friday (July 17) to work with the Trump administration to pass additional stimulus legislation by the end of the month as the coronavirus pandemic continued to inject uncertainty into how quickly the economy would recover.

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks

His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings.

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Jeyaraj and Benicks: Why was a viral video on custodial deaths taken down?

Suchitra Ramadurai's Instagram video catapulted a case nationally - then disappeared from the internet.

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Week in pictures: 11-17 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Coronavirus tests: Swabs don't damage the brain and other claims fact-checked

False rumours that coronavirus tests can be harmful have circulated in several different languages.

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How a Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19 outbreaks

Markets have been virus hotspots in Colombia, so one of them is trying a new way to curb the spread.

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Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?

Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia.

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Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3bn appeal for pandemic fight

The UN says up to 265 million people could face starvation because of the impact of Covid-19.

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UN to launch postage stamp initiative to raise coronavirus funds

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WHO asks for help fighting growing Ebola outbreak

July 17, 2020 8:56 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the alarm Thursday (July 16) about a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and warned of an imminent shortage of funds to fight the deadly disease.

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Extending cruise ban, US CDC says ships helped spread coronavirus

July 17, 2020 8:48 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - As the coronavirus pandemic raged around the world, cruise ship companies continued to allow their crews to attend social gatherings, work out at gyms and share buffet-style meals, violating basic protocols designed to stop the spread of the highly transmissible virus, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a scathing 20-page order released Thursday (July 16) that extended the suspension of cruise operations until Sept 30.

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Ghosn probe finds his daughter met with alleged escape planner

July 17, 2020 8:35 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Carlos Ghosn insists his wife and four adult children played no part in his dramatic escape from Japan in a crate that was smuggled aboard a private plane.

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US coronavirus cases shatter records and rise by 75,000 in single day

July 17, 2020 8:26 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States reported at least 75,000 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (July 16), a record daily increase for the seventh time this month, according to a Reuters tally.

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A nightmare scenario for farmers is happening right now

In early July, farmer Jeremy Storey dropped off an order of eggs at a restaurant's back door as planned and continued on his way.

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A teen on her first skydive and a veteran instructor died when their chutes failed

Jeanna Triplicata wasn't a thrill-seeker, but she decided to try something daring after graduating high school: going skydiving for the first time.

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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there."

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Brazil passes 2 million coronavirus cases, more than 76,000 fatalities

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As coronavirus deepens financial trouble, US colleges turn to layoffs

July 17, 2020 8:11 AM

LAKEWOOD, OHIO (NYTIMES) - Hammered by mounting coronavirus costs and anticipating lost revenue from international students, fall sports and state budgets gutted by the pandemic, US colleges and universities have begun eyeing what until now has been seen as a last resort - thinning the ranks of their faculty.

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Florida at centre of coronavirus outbreak and battle over school reopening

July 17, 2020 7:57 AM

MIAMI (AFP) - Florida is the new epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic in the United States and is shaping up as a key battleground in a partisan-tinged fight playing out nationally over reopening schools in the fall.

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Firefighters put out flames aboard US Navy ship in San Diego, vessel's future unknown

July 17, 2020 7:46 AM

LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - Crews have extinguished all known fires aboard a US Navy warship that burned for four days at its mooring in San Diego, a top admiral said on Thursday (July 16), but it was still unclear if the Bonhomme Richard could be saved.

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Fancy Bear and Cozy Bear: What are Russia's hacking operations?

There are two hacking operations associated with Russian intelligence.  

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Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta host coronavirus town hall

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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal

Hopes of reaching an agreement are not high, but some countries say they need urgent funding.

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Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there."

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India coronavirus: Delhi breathes again as Covid-19 cases dip

India's capital lost control of the pandemic but now cases are plummeting. Can we trust the data?

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Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explores how the life chances of indigenous Australians are rooted in colonialism.

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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote.

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The bilbies ‘thriving’ after a 100-year absence in New South Wales

The marsupial has bred in the wild in New South Wales for the first time in a century.

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The Simpsons: The black actor hoping his impressions get him a job

Jayden Libran has had loads of support on Simpsons fan sites - but is it enough to get him a job?

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Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians

More than half the children locked up in Australia are indigenous, despite making up only 3% of the population.

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Trump replaces re-election campaign manager in shake-up

July 16, 2020 9:38 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump replaced his campaign manager on Wednesday (July 15) as he faces a gap in the polls against presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden with less than four months to Election Day.

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Covid-19 ICU patients' survival rate has improved: Study

July 16, 2020 9:38 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - The death rate for Covid-19 intensive care patients has dropped by about one-third since the start of the pandemic, due at least in part to better hospital care, a review of published studies found.

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Physical, mental and sexual abuse: The plight of Lebanon's modern day slaves

It was half way through my chat with Sarah when it really hit hard.

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South Korea's president says he's a feminist. Three of his allies have been accused of sex crimes

The woman who accused Seoul's mayor of sexual harassment says the city government told her he wasn't "that kind of person" when she made her complaint, according to two non-profit organizations working with her.

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North Carolina city votes to approve reparations for Black residents

In a historic move, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, voted unanimously to approve a reparations resolution for Black residents Tuesday night.

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Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager

Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma.

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Coronavirus cases and fatalities continue to rise across US, with Texas and Oklahoma recording new highs

July 16, 2020 9:23 AM

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The number of new cases of coronavirus and fatalities continued to mount across the United States on Wednesday (July 15), with Texas and Oklahoma recording new highs.

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Trump has not ruled out sanctions on Chinese officials: Spokesman

July 16, 2020 8:48 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump has not ruled out additional sanctions on top Chinese officials as a result of actions he took on Tuesday (July 14) to punish China for its handling of Hong Kong, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council said on Wednesday (July 15).

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These states have tamed coronavirus. Here's how they're doing it

When Covid-19 suddenly ravaged New York, hospitals looked "apocalyptic." Refrigerated trucks turned into morgues because there wasn't enough space for all the victims.

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Trump shakes up campaign leadership as he struggles in latest polls

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How New Zealand became an apocalypse escape destination for Americans

In Queenstown — a picturesque ski spot that often attracts comparisons to Aspen, Colorado — rumors about foreigners investing in apocalypse-proof bunkers have been swirling for years.

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Before taking her own life, triathlete asked mother to 'lay bare the sins' of alleged abusers

He's a typically proud father as he recalls the joy of his daughter winning a medal.

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America's secret weapon against a plummeting world population

The only way the United States can remain the world's most prosperous, powerful country is by embracing immigration. That's the inescapable conclusion from a new study published on Tuesday in the Lancet that predicts the world's population will peak far sooner than anticipated, and start shrinking before the end of this century.

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Seven countries with big (and small) population problems

A look at seven countries facing dramatic population changes - and how they are tackling the problem.

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Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown'

From star-gazing to Nintendo workouts - people facing lockdown again share what's keeping them sane.

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India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried

Kuwait's expat quota bill, if approved, will force nearly 800,000 Indians to return home.

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My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'

Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trumps tweet support for Goya Foods, triggering boycott campaign and ethics questions

July 16, 2020 8:26 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump and his daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump are rallying support for Goya Foods on Twitter, as social media pressure continues for boycotting the largest Hispanic-owned US food company over its CEO's effusive praise for Trump.

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Trump wants schools open so voters will give him high marks, Biden says

July 16, 2020 8:16 AM

NEW YORK (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump is insisting that schools reopen so he can save his re-election bid, his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, said on Wednesday (July 15).

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Bearing no malice: Pompeo denies Pooh-poohing Xi

July 16, 2020 8:00 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - America's top diplomat Mike Pompeo assails China nearly daily, but he says his dog isn't part of his campaign.

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UN fears 'catastrophe' if Yemen oil tanker ruptures

July 16, 2020 7:54 AM

UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES (AFP) - The United Nations held an unusual session on Wednesday (July 15) to express fears of "catastrophe" if a decaying oil tanker abandoned off Yemen's coast with 1.1 million barrels of crude on board ruptures into the Red Sea.

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Say Her Name: 'Black women are killed by police too'

The campaign group Say Her Name believes deaths of black women at the hands of police are overlooked.

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New best story on Hacker News: Orthodox Privilege

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Canada tweaks rules to help foreign students enroll amid Covid-19 restrictions

July 15, 2020 10:44 AM

OTTAWA (REUTERS) - Canada on Tuesday (July 14) said it would make it easier for foreign students to study online from abroad and to qualify for a work permit after graduation amid strict border closures to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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Sparked by passing cars, Egyptian oil pipeline burst into flames, injuring 17

July 15, 2020 10:36 AM

CAIRO (REUTERS) - A major fire broke out after a leak of oil from the Shuqair-Mostorod pipeline next to a busy highway in a Cairo suburb on Tuesday (July 14) and 17 people were injured, authorities said.

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New data show an 'extraordinary' rise in US coastal flooding

July 15, 2020 10:16 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - Parts of the United States saw record levels of high-tide flooding last year as rising seas brought water farther into coastal homes and infrastructure, government scientists reported on Tuesday (July 14).

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Many European, Asian nations able to reopen schools safely; but most big school districts in US aren't ready

July 15, 2020 10:05 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - As education leaders decide whether to reopen classrooms in the fall amid a raging pandemic, many are looking to a standard generally agreed upon among epidemiologists: To control community spread of the coronavirus, the average daily infection rate among those who are tested should not exceed 5 per cent.

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Decline in fertility will see global population shrink, triggering 'radical' shifts in economic power - report

The global population is likely to shrink after the middle of this century, triggering shifts in economic power, a new report suggests.

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An emotional reunion in Bergamo - four months after the peak of Italy's outbreak

It was a cold but bright March day in the Upper City of Bergamo in Lombardy when I first met Michele and Serena, huddled together in big coats and scarves sitting on the steps of the magnificent library in the equally magnificent main square of the town.

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Frustrated in lockdown? Send your scream to Iceland...

Iceland is marketing itself as the "perfect place to let your frustrations out" as it channels the power of "scream therapy".

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UK reverses decision to give Huawei role in 5G development

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Bear leaves Ontario home hungry after breaking in to find pizza

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China places sanctions on Lockheed Martin over arms sales to Taiwan

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Chinese companies with US subsidiaries got coronavirus stimulus funds, report says

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Trump calls California school closures a 'terrible decision'; Covid-19 deaths rise in 3 Southern states

July 15, 2020 8:59 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (July 14) California's two largest school districts were making a "terrible mistake" by making students stay home for the upcoming term in the face of the resurgent coronavirus pandemic.

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Man's dismembered body found in luxury Manhattan building

July 15, 2020 8:45 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - A man's decapitated, dismembered body was found in an apartment in a luxury condominium building on Manhattan's Lower East Side on Tuesday (July 14) afternoon, according to three law enforcement officials who were briefed on the matter.

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US top infectious disease expert Fauci says young people are 'inadvertently' spreading Covid-19

July 15, 2020 7:39 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the United States, warned young people who gamble they can go out to bars and socialise thinking that even if they get sick, it won't be a severe case of Covid-19, they are "inadvertently propagating the pandemic".

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UK plans recommending masks in all public places: Telegraph

July 15, 2020 7:23 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - The United Kingdom could soon recommend face coverings in all public places including offices and other workplaces, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday (July 14), a day after the government said masks will be made mandatory in shops from July 24.

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Western powers are getting bolder on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping surprised the world with a speech at Davos in 2017, defending free trade and joint action on climate change as then US president-elect Donald Trump argued for precisely the opposite. It might have been an overambitious pitch by Xi to position China as the world's next leader, but it also seemed a genuine sign that Beijing was committing to the international rules-based order. 

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Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed has been demolished

The Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by a police officer last month was demolished Tuesday.

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Coronavirus chaos: Inside South Africa's 'hospitals of horrors'

A BBC investigation exposes chronic failures in the health system in one of the poorest areas.

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Could US or UK ban TikTok?

With the short-video app already banned in India, Sophia Smith Galer looks at whether the UK or the US could be next.

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Coronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing?

With no clear path to reopening, New York's boxing gyms fear they may never return after the pandemic.

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US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there?

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Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry

The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods.

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David LaChapelle's London shopfront exhibition opens

The photographer's work returns to London on a massive scale.

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US Navy battles for second day to save burning warship in San Diego

July 14, 2020 9:17 AM

SAN DIEGO (REUTERS) - Hundreds of firefighters battled through a second day from the air, land and water on Monday (July 13) to save a US war vessel swept by flames while moored at a San Diego shipyard, as the number of sailors and civilians injured in the blaze rose to nearly 60.

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America lost months making new protective gear. Now it's running out.

Nearly four months after invoking a 1950s-era law in order to compel businesses to manufacture equipment for the fight against the coronavirus, the Trump administration has made only sparing use of its authorities, leaving front-line workers in dire need of supplies like masks, gowns and gloves amid the recent surge in cases.

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Fighting breaks out on Azerbaijan-Armenia border, several dead

July 14, 2020 9:08 AM

BAKU/YEREVAN (REUTERS) - Several Azeri soldiers have been killed and Armenian soldiers and police wounded in border clashes, both countries said on Monday (July 13), each accusing the other of encroaching on its territory.

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Chinese embassy slams US statement that formally rejects most of China's South China Sea claims

July 14, 2020 8:49 AM

WASHINGTON - The United States formally rejected most of China's contested claims to the South China Sea on Monday (July 13), issuing a statement that backed an international arbitral tribunal's ruling in 2016 that Beijing's claims are illegal.

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White House turns on Fauci as disaster grows out of aggressive state openings

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Body found at lake identified as 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera

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Two NBA players are in quarantine after breaking the league's campus bubble

Two NBA players are under quarantine after accidentally leaving the league's Orlando, Florida, campus, just weeks before the league will resume play.

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Search begins for a potential mass grave from the 1921 Tulsa race massacre

The search for possible mass graves from the Tulsa race massacre began Monday, nearly a century after hundreds of Black people were brutally killed by White rioters who burned and looted their community.

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These stunning pictures captured Comet Neowise soaring through the sky. Here's how you can see it for yourself

A three-mile wide comet named "NEOWISE" has lit up the skies, wowing people across the globe.

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Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike

The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.

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Huawei faces ban from Britain's 5G networks by 2027 in crackdown plan

July 14, 2020 7:56 AM

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Britain is poised to ban Huawei Technologies from its next generation mobile networks under a two-step plan designed to protect critical communication systems from potential security threats, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Trump's brother fails to block niece's tell-all family book

July 14, 2020 7:47 AM

NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump's younger brother lost his fight for an injunction against a damning memoir written by their estranged niece, Mary Trump, who said her book will expose the toxic nature of the family.

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Study predicts surge in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria deaths amid Covid-19 pandemic

July 14, 2020 7:30 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Deaths from HIV, tuberculosis and malaria could surge in poor and middle-income countries as already weak health systems grapple with severe disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a predictive study published on Monday (July 13).

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Second coronavirus wave in UK could see 120,000 deaths: Study

July 14, 2020 7:21 AM

LONDON (AFP) - A second coronavirus wave in Britain this winter could see 120,000 deaths in hospitals alone in a "reasonable worst-case scenario", scientists warned on Tuesday (July 14).

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Mary Trump free to promote her tell-all book after judge lifts restraining order

Get ready to see Mary Trump on television.

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Mueller wanted to speak out against Trump and Barr's attacks for weeks, sources say

Former special counsel Robert Mueller chose to break his silence and defend his investigation this weekend after weeks of contemplating doing so, in part because an inflammatory and factually incorrect White House statement attacked his prosecution of President Donald Trump's ally Roger Stone, according to multiple sources familiar with the Mueller team.

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Tea, drugs and war: Hong Kong's British history explained

How the British obsession with tea in the 1800s started the unique story of Hong Kong.

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Coronavirus: How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19?

Florida is becoming the new US epicentre - but what's behind the rising case counts?

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The woman leading the first Arab interplanetary mission

The UAE's Hope probe will study the planet's weather and climate, in order to learn about its past.

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South Asian anti-black racism: 'We don't marry black people'

Amit's relationship with Michelle was a secret for years because he feared his family's reaction.

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Coronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump both publicly wore face masks for the first time. Why now?

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Coronavirus: Will women have to work harder after the pandemic?

Women often say they have to work harder to prove themselves than men - will Covid-19 turn back the clock for women's careers?

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Yemen war: Tortured for supporting the 'wrong' side

Disappearances and brutality have become hallmarks of the fighting in Yemen, documented cases show.

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US records another 60,000 new virus cases in 24 hours

July 13, 2020 1:32 PM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, the country hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, on Sunday (July 12) recorded 59,747 new cases over the last 24-hour period, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University.

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Mexico's virus death toll surpasses Italy

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Coronavirus surge sparks South Africa curfew and Spain local lockdown

July 13, 2020 11:53 AM

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South Africa re-imposed a nationwide curfew on Sunday (July 12) while Spain's Catalonia region forced hundreds of thousands of residents back into lockdown as coronavirus cases accelerated in many parts of the world.

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South Africa bans alcohol sales to free hospital beds for COVID-19 patients

South Africa's president has announced a ban on alcohol sales to reduce the number of people admitted to hospital.

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600,000 vote in Hong Kong opposition primary despite fears of new security law

Braving scorching conditions, a new wave of coronavirus infections and government warnings they could be breaking the law, hundreds of thousands of Hong Kongers took part in a primary election for the city's democratic opposition over the weekend.

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Mary Trump is releasing a book. Michael Cohen is finishing a book. Both are being restricted

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

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Johnson urged to ban UK networks from using Huawei by end-2021

July 13, 2020 9:59 AM

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure to announce a ban on telecoms companies from installing new equipment made by Huawei Technologies in Britain's fifth-generation mobile networks from as soon as the end of 2021.

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NASA scientist jailed in Turkey for 3 years recounts his ordeal

July 13, 2020 9:41 AM

ISTANBUL (NYTIMES) - When Turkish police officers stopped him as he set out for the airport to return to the United States after a family vacation in Turkey, the country of his birth, Serkan Golge, a Nasa scientist and American citizen, was in disbelief.

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'Some victims may never recover': Long-term effects of COVID-19 could be far worse than first thought

The long-term effects of COVID-19, even on people who suffered a mild infection, could be far worse than was originally anticipated, according to researchers and doctors in northern Italy.

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Benjamin Keough, grandson of Elvis Presley, dies at 27

Elvis Presley's grandson Benjamin Keough has died, a representative for his mother, Lisa Marie Presley, said. He was 27.

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US appeals court greenlights first federal execution in 17 years

July 13, 2020 8:49 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The first federal execution in 17 years is set to go ahead on Monday (July 13) after a US appeals court overturned a lower court injunction, saying a lawsuit by the victims' family that had put the execution on hold had no legal standing.

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Hundreds gathered at a lake. Now, some have Covid-19

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White House takes aim at Fauci as he disagrees with Trump on virus

As coronavirus cases surge in the United States, the White House is taking aim at the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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First US federal execution in 17 years is back on, for now

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh District issued a ruling Sunday which will allow for the first federal prisoner to be executed in 17 years on Monday, pending an appeal to the US Supreme Court.

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Wild bison will be released into the UK for the first time in thousands of years

About 10,000 years after the Steppe Bison went extinct, UK's most important wildlife species are now also racing toward extinction.

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Why the dumb mask debate isn't over

With just 114 days until the 2020 election, it will be here before you know it. Every Sunday, I will outline the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.

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Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years

The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge.

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Canadian province of Ontario to announce Stage 3 reopening details Monday

July 13, 2020 8:21 AM

TORONTO (REUTERS) - Ontario Premier Doug Ford will announce details on Monday (July 13) about the province's third stage of reopening, his office said on Sunday, a step likely to end most restrictions introduced in March to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Ten million kids 'may never return to school' after virus

July 13, 2020 8:05 AM

LONDON (AFP) - The coronavirus pandemic has caused an "unprecedented education emergency" with up to 9.7 million children affected by school closures at risk of never going back to class, Save the Children warned Monday (July 13).

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India's growing Covid-19 waste challenges workers

Millions are using gloves and masks but safely discarding them is proving to be challenge.

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Wounds of Dutch history expose deep racial divide

Faced with protests and attacks on statues, the Dutch are struggling with a legacy of racism.

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The women who can't get an abortion in lockdown

Indian women are struggling to access safe reproductive services because of Covid-19 restrictions.

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The woman who wants to make kids better with money

Louise Hill is the founder of GoHenry, which provides prepaid debit cards for children.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Wears a Mask Publicly for the First Time

Louisiana’s governor ordered bars to close and said almost all residents must wear a mask. Disney World reopened, despite a surge in Florida. Thousands of Israelis protested the government’s handling of the economy.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Wears a Mask Publicly for the First Time

UN approves limited aid to Syria's north-west after vetoes

July 12, 2020 11:06 AM

GENEVA (BLOOMBERG) - The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution authorising the renewal of one checkpoint for aid delivery to Syria after attempts this month to keep two cross-border entry points open were blocked by Russia and China.

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UN to hold crisis talks as decaying Yemen tanker risks disaster

July 12, 2020 11:04 AM

DUBAI (AFP) - An abandoned oil tanker lying off Yemen's coast with 1.1 million barrels of crude on board is deteriorating badly and could rupture at any time, with disastrous results for Red Sea marine life, UN and other experts warn.

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Robert Mueller defends Roger Stone prosecution and says 'his conviction stands' in rare op-ed

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Before the virus, Asia's ecosystems were buckling under overtourism. When the tourists return, it has to be different

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Expert warns the US is approaching 'one of the most unstable times in the history of our country'

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Enthusiasts determined to enjoy Disney World's reopening

Disney World is reopening as coronavirus cases are rising in Florida. Still, some park-goers say they feel safer at theme parks than anywhere else. CNN's Natasha Chen reports.

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Teen surfer dies in suspected shark attack in Australia

A 15-year-old boy died in a suspected shark attack while surfing in New South Wales, Australia, police said Saturday.

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Two Texas police officers fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance

Two police officers in McAllen, Texas, were killed while answering a domestic disturbance call Saturday afternoon, according to the police chief.

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New best story on Hacker News: How to Understand Things

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US posts new daily virus case record of 66,528: Johns Hopkins University

July 12, 2020 9:20 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States, the country hardest hit by the coronavirus, on Saturday (July 11) posted 66,528 new cases, a record for a 24-hour period, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University.

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Trump ally Roger Stone still a criminal: Robert Mueller

July 12, 2020 8:49 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Donald Trump may have commuted Roger Stone's prison sentence but the president's longtime ally remains a convicted criminal, former special counsel Robert Mueller said Saturday (July 11).

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Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy

Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis.

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Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving

As China enforces new restrictions, some are turning to their British National (Overseas) passport.

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Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed

On 8 June protesters set up a police-free protest zone in the city. Less than a month later, it had been dismantled.

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Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within

Colleagues say Ivan Safronov's arrest for spying is absurd and it has prompted talk of "spy mania".

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Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record?

On 7 June, an astonishing 117 murders were recorded, making it the most violent day of the year so far.

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Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines

Spiritual care workers have been thrust onto the frontlines in new ways during this global pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak

The desperate search for a cure has led people to 'harmful and ineffective' alternatives online.

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Poles vote in presidential election that could define EU relations

July 12, 2020 8:15 AM

WARSAW (REUTERS) - Poles vote on Sunday (July 12) in a knife-edge presidential election that may shape the country's future relations with the European Union, which have been frayed by the bloc's concerns over the rule of law.

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Protests rock Russian far east with calls for Putin to resign

July 12, 2020 8:09 AM

MOSCOW (NYTIMES) - Tens of thousands of people protested in Russia's Far East on Saturday (July 11) in a rare display of opposition to President Vladimir Putin in the country's vast hinterland, chanting "Putin Resign" and demanding the release of a regional governor arrested this past week on suspicion of multiple murders.

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Complacency and confusion: Why some countries are seeing a Covid-19 resurgence

July 12, 2020 5:00 AM

Less deadly but no less virulent, the coronavirus is testing governments again.

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public

The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.

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Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle

We speak to the man who created the character of Villanelle, author Luke Jennings.

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Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens

Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera.

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In South Africa, coronavirus surges as oxygen supplies run low in epicenter

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Turkey's president formally makes Hagia Sophia a mosque

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WHO launches probe into its handling of pandemic

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

GENEVA • The World Health Organisation (WHO), which faced fierce US criticism over its handling of the coronavirus crisis, has launched an independent panel to review its response to the pandemic.

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Trump says he expects to wear mask when visiting wounded troops

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

WASHINGTON • US President Donald Trump, who has avoided being seen wearing a face covering in public, has said he expects to wear a mask when he visits American troops at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre outside Washington.

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Sister of N. Korea's Kim rules out talks this year with Trump

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

WASHINGTON • The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed the idea of a meeting with US President Donald Trump this year, but did so with a warm tone that included an unusual mention of DVDs showing celebrations of the July 4 holiday in the United States.

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Biden unveils $975 billion US recovery plan

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

WASHINGTON • Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has unveiled a US$700 billion (S$975 billion) plan to create millions of jobs and invest in new technologies in an aggressive challenge to President Donald Trump on US economic policy, a critical campaign issue ahead of November's election.

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US sanctions 4 Chinese officials over alleged abuse of Uighurs

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

WASHINGTON/BEIJING • The US has imposed sanctions on the highest-ranking Chinese official yet targeted over alleged human rights abuses against the Uighur Muslim minority, a move likely to further ratchet up tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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Supreme Court says NY prosecutor can obtain Trump's financial records

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

WASHINGTON • The US Supreme Court has firmly rejected President Donald Trump's arguments for sweeping presidential immunity and ruled that a New York prosecutor can obtain his financial records, but prevented - at least for now - Democratic-led House of Representatives committees from getting hold of similar documents.

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Washington approves $864m missile upgrade package for Taiwan

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

TAIPEI • The United States has approved a possible US$620 million (S$864 million) upgrade package for Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Taiwan, its State Department said, the island's latest purchase from the US to deal with a rising threat from China.

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Disputes between EU, Turkey will take years to disentangle

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

Mr Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, has just concluded a two-day visit to Turkey in an effort to patch up relations between Europe and one of its most strategically significant neighbours.

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China, US, UAE poised for blast-off in race to land probe on Mars

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

PARIS • "We have lift-off, we have lift-off!" The summer race to land a craft on Mars is off to a hot start.

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Harvard 'flooded' with queries from students facing new US visa ban

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

BOSTON • Foreign students ready to attend college in the United States are being turned away by a government ban on visas for those whose classes are online only, a lawyer for Harvard University told a judge weighing its request to freeze the new policy.

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World Briefs : Researcher charged in US over grant funding

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

A researcher who worked at US universities has been charged with illegally using grant funding to develop scientific expertise for the Chinese government, the United States Justice Department said on Thursday.

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Question of reopening schools a new political battleground in US

July 11, 2020 7:30 AM

It is a cruel dilemma - open schools and risk the health of children, their teachers and their families, or keep them closed and have children suffer from lack of social interaction, impaired education, and in many cases, food deprivation and risk of abuse at home.

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Roger Stone: US President commutes sentence of former adviser

Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of his former adviser Roger Stone - just days before he was due to report to prison to serve 40 months for crimes related to the Russia investigation.

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Amazon email telling staff to delete TikTok app was 'sent in error'

Amazon said it mistakenly sent an email to employees telling them to delete the popular video app TikTok from their phones.

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Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before he was due to report to prison

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Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence

The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly.

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Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future

One is a Catholic social conservative, the other a pro-LGBT mayor. Who will win on Sunday?

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Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre 25 years on - in pictures

Bosnian Serb and Serbian units systematically murdered 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica in July 1995.

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Nigeria: 11-year old dancer challenges ballet stereotypes

11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu is challenging ballet stereotypes.

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Sweden ex-envoy faces verdict in China dissident case

July 10, 2020 10:14 AM

STOCKHOLM (AFP) - Judges will give a verdict on Friday (July 10) in the trial of Sweden's former ambassador to Beijing, accused of overstepping her mandate by trying to negotiate the release of a dissident.

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Major explosion rocks Iran again - third blast in 3 weeks

July 10, 2020 9:59 AM

TEHRAN (NYTIMES) - An explosion rocked western Tehran early Friday (July 10), state media reported, causing widespread power failures in two residential areas and unnerving Iranians awakened for the third consecutive week by an early-morning blast.

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Italy bans entry from 13 nations including Brazil over virus

July 10, 2020 9:48 AM

ROME (AFP) - Italy on Thursday (July 10) banned travellers from Brazil and 12 other countries it considers to pose a high risk of Covid-19 transmission.

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UK PM Johnson to ban supermarket promotions of unhealthy food: Media

July 10, 2020 9:31 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to take his first steps to tackle obesity in Britain with a ban this month on supermarket promotions of unhealthy food, The Times reported on Friday (July 10).

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Bolivia's President Jeanine Anez tested positive for coronavirus

July 10, 2020 9:25 AM

LA PAZ (REUTERS) - Bolivia's President Jeanine Anez said on Thursday (July 9) she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Idlib's first Covid-19 case raises fears for Syria camps

Aid groups say the first case is "a major blow" for huge numbers of refugees in north-west Syria.

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Mexico reports record rise in virus cases for second day in row

July 10, 2020 9:19 AM

MEXICO CITY (BLOOMBERG) - Mexico reported a record daily rise of 7,280 confirmed Covid-19 cases, bringing the total to 282,283, according to data released by the Health Ministry Thursday night.

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US approves sale of 105 F-35 stealth fighters to Japan

July 10, 2020 8:51 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States announced Thursday (July 9) that it has approved the sale of 105 F-35 stealth aircraft to Japan for an estimated $23.11 billion (S$32.21 billion).

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Imagine being forced to live with your boss. That's the case for nearly 400,000 women in Hong Kong

When Marta came to Hong Kong in 2011, she was a 29-year-old single mother, looking for a job that could support her young daughter and sick father back in the Philippines.

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Pentagon chief confirms he was briefed on intelligence about Russian payments to the Taliban

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper confirmed Thursday that he had been briefed on information regarding Russian payments to the Taliban, seemingly acknowledging that Russia's support for the militant group in Afghanistan is not a "hoax," as President Donald Trump has claimed. However, Esper also made clear that he has not seen intelligence that corroborates claims that American troops were killed as a result of the "bounty" payments, walking a delicate line between acknowledging a well-known threat and potentially clashing with the President.

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New WHO report says airborne coronavirus transmission 'cannot be ruled out' in outbreaks in some indoor settings

The World Health Organization on Thursday released a new scientific report detailing how the coronavirus can pass from one person to the next -- including through the air during certain medical procedures, and possibly through the air in crowded indoor spaces.

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'I can recover at home': Cosmetic surgeons see rise in patients amid pandemic

More people are having surgery as they can work from home while they recover and hide behind masks.

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Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returns to prison after virus furlough

July 10, 2020 8:41 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, is back behind bars after refusing the terms of home confinement, which include constraints on talking to the press.

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US coronavirus cases rise by over 55,000 for third day in a row

July 10, 2020 8:21 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States reported more than 56,300 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (July 9), the third day in a row infections have risen by at least 55,000, according to a Reuters tally.

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Pakistan International Airlines blocked from US after pilot-license scandal

July 10, 2020 8:03 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Pakistan's national airline has been barred from flying to the US as a result of a scandal in which almost one-third of the nation's pilots were found to have faked certifications.

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Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta discuss the severity of Covid-19 during CNN coronavirus town hall

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Sprinter's '200m world record' ruled 15m short

Noah Lyles briefly appeared to have set an astonishing new 200m world record - beating Usain Bolt's best by 0.29 seconds - before it was revealed he had run 15m short.

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Robert Fuller: Hanging death of black man ruled suicide

Robert Fuller's death sparked suspicion but investigators say he had history of mental illness.

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A dam on the Nile is making lots of heat but no power

Egypt sees the dam as an existential threat, while Ethiopia sees it as an existential necessity.

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Coronavirus: The British-Pakistani doctors saving lives in both countries

From his laptop in Essex, Dr Tahir Akhtar is advising Pakistani doctors on treating coronavirus patients.

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Coronavirus: How New Zealand went 'hard and early' to beat Covid-19

What has been the strategy behind New Zealand's Covid-19 success?

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Black Lives Matter: From social media post to global movement

Black Lives Matter has sparked a hashtag, grass-roots organisations, and a collective of activists.

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A Texas officer runs into a burning house and saves an 8-year-old boy

As flames erupted on a mobile home in Texas, a police officer ran into the burning building to save a family trapped inside and it was all caught on camera.

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Working from holiday home! Barbados to offer year-long stays to remote workers

People working from home during the coronavirus pandemic could be given the opportunity to relocate to the Caribbean under a proposal from the Barbados government.

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Mexico's reported coronavirus cases hit 1-day high during president's visit to Washington

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Disney World in Florida draws excitement and incredulity as reopening nears

July 09, 2020 10:21 AM

MIAMI (NYTIMES) - Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, will reopen on Saturday (July 11), and Disney has been posting marketing videos online to highlight the safety procedures it has designed to protect visitors and employees.

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What will the national security law mean for travelers -- and Hong Kong's tourism recovery?

When it comes to desirable post-pandemic travel destinations, Hong Kong would be an obvious choice thanks to its capable handling of Covid-19 outbreaks, which has so far limited infections to just 1,300 cases in the city of 7.5 million.

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George Floyd: Officer told dying man to 'stop yelling'

Newly released transcripts show the unarmed black man said more than 20 times he could not breathe.

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Climate change: 'Rising chance' of exceeding 1.5C global target

The chance of breaching one of the Paris accord goals in the next five years has doubled, a study says.

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Melania Trump sculpture in Slovenia set on fire on US Independence Day

Police investigate after the statue of the US first lady was targeted in her hometown on 4 July.

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Coronavirus: Is India the next global hotspot?

India's confirmed cases are going up rapidly, but it's not all bad news.

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How one woman's stolen identity exposed exam fraud

Reports of more than 200 cases have shattered confidence in the life-defining national Gaokao exams.

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Jawar Mohammed: The Ethiopian media mogul taking on Abiy Ahmed

Opposition politician Jawar Mohammed has been detained after being accused of inciting violence.

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Me Too movement not over, says founder

Tarana Burke says jailing Harvey Weinstein was "astonishing" but not what the campaign is about.

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Global warming trends highlight 'enormous challenge' of meeting Paris climate pledge: World Met Organisation

July 09, 2020 9:18 AM

GENEVA (REUTERS) - Global temperatures will continue to warm over the next five years, and may even temporarily rise to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Thursday (July 9).

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Californian woman says she was fired because her children disrupted her work calls

July 09, 2020 9:07 AM

CALIFORNIA (NYTIMES) - A California woman has sued her former employer, saying that she was fired because her young children were making noise during business calls while she was working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Investing in nature-rich countries is an insurance policy for all, says study

July 09, 2020 8:54 AM

ROME (REUTERS) - If governments agree on a proposed goal to protect a larger share of the Earth's land and seas over the next decade, most of the financial burden would fall on developing countries that can ill afford it, researchers said on Wednesday (July 8).

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César Duarte: Fugitive Mexican ex-governor arrested in Miami

César Duarte fled Mexico in 2018 after being accused of embezzling millions to fund a lavish lifestyle.

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Some CEOs decline White House dinner for Mexican president amid coronavirus surge

July 09, 2020 8:38 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The White House CEO dinner on Wednesday (July 8) evening with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and his delegation had some notable absences among corporate invitees - one because of a positive coronavirus test.

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US coronavirus cases rise by over 58,000, setting new single-day record

July 09, 2020 8:28 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States reported more than 58,000 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (July 8), the biggest increase ever reported by a country in a single day, according to a Reuters tally.

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Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa might have contributed to Covid-19 spike: Health official

July 09, 2020 8:24 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A controversial campaign rally held by President Donald Trump in Tulsa, Oklahoma, last month likely contributed to a rise in the number of coronavirus cases there, a top local health official said on Wednesday (July 8).

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Biden groups seek to unify Democratic Party with policy proposals

July 09, 2020 8:14 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Groups assembled by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and former rival for the nomination Bernie Sanders proposed policies on Wednesday (July 8) aimed at uniting the party, including putting the United States on a path to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050.

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Worsening US outbreak prompts tough actions in states hit early in coronavirus pandemic

July 09, 2020 8:04 AM

NEW YORK (REUTERS) - New Jersey adopted a stringent coronavirus face-mask order on Wednesday (July 8), and New York City unveiled a plan to allow public school students back into classrooms for just two or three days a week, as Covid-19 cases soared elsewhere in the United States.

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Poland election: The fight for LGBT rights

President Andrzej Duda, who is accused of running on an anti-LGBT platform, is seeking re-election on Sunday.

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Coronavirus: The doctors on Yemen's front line

Five years of civil war have left the country's medical system devastated and Covid-19 is spreading largely unchecked.

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Bus driver in France brutally attacked after refusing passengers who didn't wear masks: reports

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Trump: 'I disagree' with Fauci on Covid-19 in the US

July 08, 2020 9:54 AM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 7) said he disagrees with the assessment of the country's top immunologist, Dr Anthony Fauci, on the dire situation the United States faces as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to spread.

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Top US general says Russian bounty intelligence 'wasn't proved' but 'proved enough to worry me'

The top US general overseeing operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan said Tuesday that the intelligence concerning Russian operatives offering bounties to Taliban-linked militants was "very worrisome" but that the information wasn't solid enough to hold up in a court of law.

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Coronavirus: Moguls and lobbyists get millions in government aid

Kanye West's apparel brand, Jared Kushner's family and Donald Trump's lawyer were among the recipients.

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JK Rowling joins 150 public figures decrying 'cancel culture'

The letter, also signed by Malcolm Gladwell and Gloria Steinem, denounces "a vogue for public shaming".

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Coronavirus: The tenants enduring Australia's toughest lockdown

The police-enforced lockdown of nine housing towers in Melbourne is sparking community anger.

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What unites young people against Obama and Trump

The push to bring down memorials has renewed criticisms of "cancel culture" from current and past presidents.

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How the US caught flashy Nigerian Instagrammers 'with $40m'

Dubai has extradited "mrwoodbery" and "hushpuppi" to the US to face cyber money fraud charges.

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Coronavirus: Sweden has become the world's cautionary tale

July 08, 2020 9:32 AM

LONDON (NYTIMES) - Ever since the coronavirus emerged in Europe, Sweden has captured international attention by conducting an unorthodox, open-air experiment. It has allowed the world to examine what happens in a pandemic when a government allows life to carry on largely unhindered.

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Hundreds battle deadly Ukraine forest fire

July 08, 2020 9:09 AM

KIEV (AFP) - Hundreds of firefighters and rescue workers rushed to deal with a forest fire that has killed six people in eastern Ukraine, the interior minister said on Tuesday (July 7).

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US probing allegations TikTok violated children's privacy: Sources

July 08, 2020 9:05 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Justice Department are looking into allegations that popular app TikTok failed to live up to a 2019 agreement aimed at protecting children's privacy, according to two people interviewed by the agencies.

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US tops 3 million known infections as coronavirus surges

July 08, 2020 8:57 AM

HOUSTON (REUTERS) - The US coronavirus outbreak crossed a grim new milestone of over 3 million confirmed cases on Tuesday (July 7) as more states reported record numbers of new infections, and Florida faced an impending shortage of intensive care unit hospital beds.

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Trump aides weigh proposals to undermine Hong Kong's dollar peg

July 08, 2020 8:44 AM

WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Some top advisers to President Donald Trump want the US to undermine the Hong Kong dollar's peg to the US dollar as the administration considers options to punish China for recent moves to chip away at the former British colony's political freedoms, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Riots in the Serbian capital after government reimposes lockdown

Thousands of protesters have clashed with riot police in the Serbian capital Belgrade after the country's president announced the reintroduction of a lockdown following a spike in coronavirus cases.

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US televangelists, megachurches tied to Trump approved for millions in coronavirus pandemic aid

July 08, 2020 8:25 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Megachurches and other religious organisations with ties to vocal supporters of US President Donald Trump were approved for millions of dollars in forgivable loans from a taxpayer-funded pandemic aid bailout, according to long-awaited government data released this week.

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Scientists warn of potential wave of Covid-linked brain damage

July 08, 2020 8:16 AM

LONDON (REUTERS) - Scientists warned on Wednesday (July 8) of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested Covid-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium.

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China is targeting diaspora living in America, says FBI director Christopher Wray

July 08, 2020 8:05 AM

WASHINGTON - The Chinese government is targeting hundreds of political rivals and dissidents who live in the US, including American citizens and green card holders, in a bid to force them to return to China, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Christopher Wray said on Tuesday (July 7).

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Boeing settles nearly all Indonesia's Lion Air 737 MAX crash claims

July 08, 2020 7:51 AM

SEATTLE (REUTERS) - Boeing Co has reached settlement agreements in more than 90 per cent of the wrongful death claims filed in federal court after the 2018 crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX in Indonesia that killed all 189 people on board, a court filing on Tuesday (July 7) said.

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US colleges scramble after new Trump order on foreign students

July 08, 2020 7:45 AM

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Many US colleges were scrambling on Tuesday (July 7) to modify plans for the fall semester in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic a day after the Trump administration issued an order that could force tens of thousands of foreign students to leave the country if their schools hold all classes online.

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'A colossal error': Mexican leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador under fire for plan to visit Trump

July 08, 2020 7:30 AM

MEXICO CITY (NYTIMES) - The risks could be enormous, but they haven't swayed Mexico's president, Mr Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Birx Says U.S. Underestimated Community Spread as Cases Top 3 Million

President Trump made it official: The U.S. is pulling out of the World Health Organization. President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, who has been dismissive of virus precautions, has tested positive.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: Birx Says U.S. Underestimated Community Spread as Cases Top 3 Million

FBI director: China is 'greatest threat' to US

China is working be the world's superpower "by any means necessary," Christopher Wray said.

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Coronavirus: Airborne transmission cannot be ruled out, WHO says

The WHO has acknowledged there is evidence that Covid-19 can be spread by airborne particles.

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Samsung says profit jumped 23%, likely thanks to strong chip demand

Samsung, the world's largest smartphone maker, predicts its profit jumped more than 20% last quarter, suggesting that the company has managed to withstand the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signs most lucrative sports deal in history, agent says

The NFL's Kansas City Chiefs have signed their quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension that his agent says is the most lucrative contract in sports history.

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American Airlines mechanic accused of smuggling cocaine but his attorney says authorities have the wrong guy

A longtime American Airlines mechanic is accused of using his access to secure areas of an airport to smuggle cocaine into the US in an airplane compartment, according to a criminal complaint filed in February. His attorney says authorities have the wrong guy.

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Coronavirus: Japan's household spending slumps at record rate

Consumers spent 16.2% less in May compared to a year earlier as lockdown measures kept them at home.

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Stephanie Winston Wolkoff: Melania Trump's former aide to publish book

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has claimed she was "thrown under the bus" by the White House.

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Climate activists doubted Joe Biden. Can he win them over?

July 07, 2020 10:58 AM

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES)- From the earliest days of his presidential campaign, progressive climate advocates viewed Joe Biden with deep scepticism. He declined to fully endorse the Green New Deal. He opposed a total ban on fracking. Young activists were scathing in their criticism of him, and he was at times openly dismissive of their concerns.

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Hong Kong: Facebook, Google and Twitter among firms 'pausing' police help

Twitter and Telegram also put a halt to processing data requests, but Apple has not commented.

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American student locked in Egyptian prison for over a year without trial is freed, returns to US

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Brazil opens itself up, to everything except masks

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Curb climate change, protect environment to prevent future pandemics, countries told

July 07, 2020 9:03 AM

NAIROBI (REUTERS) - Land degradation, wildlife exploitation, intensive farming and climate change are driving the rise in diseases that, like the coronavirus, are passed from animals to humans, United Nations experts said on Monday (July 6).

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Fauci Says Virus Cases ‘Never Got Down to Where We Wanted to Go’ as Deaths Pass 130,000

Texas and Idaho set daily records for new cases. Two Texas sheriffs say they won’t enforce the governor’s order requiring residents to wear masks in public. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta said that she tested positive for the coronavirus.. via NYT World Coronavirus Live Updates: Fauci Says Virus Cases ‘Never Got Down to Where We Wanted to Go’ as Deaths Pass 130,000

Coronavirus: Spanish study casts doubt on herd immunity

A Lancet study estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population has developed antibodies.

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Court orders Dakota pipeline shut in latest blow to US fossil fuel projects

July 07, 2020 8:30 AM

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A US court ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access oil pipeline on Monday (July 6) over concerns about its potential environmental impact, a big win for the Native American tribes and green groups who fought the major pipeline's route across a crucial water supply for years.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro takes test for coronavirus after showing symptoms

July 07, 2020 8:12 AM

BRASÍLIA (AFP) - Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who has long minimised the risks posed by the coronavirus, said on Monday (July 6) he had been tested after showing symptoms including a fever.

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US tech chiefs to testify before House antitrust panel on July 27: Committee

July 07, 2020 8:04 AM

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The chief executives of Amazon.com, Apple, Alphabet's Google and Facebook will appear before a US House of Representatives panel on July 27, the committee said in a statement on Monday (July 6).

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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected.

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Street traders losing 'right to shade' under trees

Traders in India are being denied the "right to shade" under trees, threatening food security.

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