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Timeline: A series of attacks in France amid a debate over Islam
Read MoreThe atmosphere in France is tense, with three killed in an attack on a church in Nice.The atmosphere in France is tense, with three killed in an attack on a church in Nice.
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Alleged terrorist attack foiled near Sartrouville, France following earlier incidents in Nice & Avignon – reports
Read More A man has been arrested near the Saint-Martin church in Sartrouville in possession of a knife, amid earlier attacks and incidents across France on Thursday. A security cordon has been established in the area while investigations are carried out. The surrounding area was evacuated while bomb disposal teams investigated the suspect’s car but…
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Scotland braces for tighter Covid controls under five-level system
Read More Those subject to level 3 controls from Monday will be advised stay within council area Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Millions of residents across central Scotland face a continued ban on indoor socialising and drinking in pubs and restaurants alongside significantly tighter travel restrictions from Monday, as the Scottish…
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UK Labour suspends ex-leader Corbyn after anti-Semitism report
Read MoreThe former head of the opposition was dogged by claims of anti-Semitism within the party during his leadership.The former head of the opposition was dogged by claims of anti-Semitism within the party during his leadership.
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Russia successfully tests new anti-ballistic missile system
Read More The Russian military said Tuesday it has successfully test-fired a new missile of the country’s anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defense system at the Sary-Shagan proving ground in Kazakhstan. “The next launch was successfully carried out by a combat crew of the air and missile defense forces of the Aerospace Forces at the Sary-Shagan proving…
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3 Dead In Apparent Terrorist Attack At Church In Nice, France
Read More A man used a knife to kill a woman and two men at the church, according to local media reports. The mayor of Nice calls it an attack on Christianity. (Image credit: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images) A man used a knife to kill a woman and two men at the church, according…
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US economy turns in record Q3 growth, but crisis is not over
Read MoreUS GDP grows at a 33.1 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the fastest pace on record.US GDP grows at a 33.1 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the fastest pace on record.
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The pandemic is revealing Israel’s festering sore
Read MoreThere is a growing perception that the Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is not abiding by anti-pandemic measures.There is a growing perception that the Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is not abiding by anti-pandemic measures.
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Live Updates: Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
Read MoreMore new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
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1.15 Billion 5G Smartphones by 2025 and 35 Other Transformative Technology Stats You Need to Know
Read More The world is faced with major instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. presidential election, Brexit, global trade wars, and many other societal currents. These headwinds are forcing companies and industry sectors to accelerate their digital transformations in order to survive and compete. In its new whitepaper, The 36 Transformative Technology Stats…
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1.15 Billion 5G Smartphones by 2025 and 35 Other Transformative Technology Stats You Need to Know
Read More The world is faced with major instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. presidential election, Brexit, global trade wars, and many other societal currents. These headwinds are forcing companies and industry sectors to accelerate their digital transformations in order to survive and compete. In its new whitepaper, The 36 Transformative Technology Stats…
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France raises terror national alert system to MAXIMUM level after two knife attacks
Read More The French government has placed the entire nation on high alert after three people were killed in a suspected terrorist attack in Nice. Police in Avignon later gunned down an assailant in a separate incident. Read more Nice church attack: Knifeman slits throat of at least one of his victims, reports citing officials…
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Nice attack: Mayor says deadly stabbing points to terrorism
Read MoreThe mayor of Nice says a suspect has been arrested after the attack at the Notre-Dame basilica.The mayor of Nice says a suspect has been arrested after the attack at the Notre-Dame basilica.
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Fatal knife attack in France was likely terrorism, officials say
Read MoreAttack at church in Nice that killed at least two and injured others came with nation on high alert over tensions related to publication of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad.Attack at church in Nice that killed at least two and injured others came with nation on high alert over tensions related to publication of cartoons…
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Knife attack in Nice sends France into further shock: Live news
Read MoreThree people killed in stabbing assault and several more wounded, with mayor describing crime as act of ‘terrorism’.Three people killed in stabbing assault and several more wounded, with mayor describing crime as act of ‘terrorism’.
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Philadelphia protests: National Guard called in as city imposes curfew after police fatally shot black man
Read More Walter Wallace Jr’s family spoke out against looters and violence Walter Wallace Jr’s family spoke out against looters and violence
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Nice knife attack happened INSIDE the church, as local priests say they were warned – reports
Read More The Nice terrorist attack in which at least three people were killed began inside the basilica in the Notre-Dame area of the city, and local priests say they received warnings about potential threats. At least two of the victims were killed inside the church, according to French media reports. “We were warned that…
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Labour responsible for unlawful acts of discrimination and harassment, EHRC antisemitism report finds – politics live
Read More Equality and Human Rights Commission report finds party is responsible for three breaches of the Equality Act Labour responsible for harassment and discrimination, EHRC finds 10.16am GMT The full Equality and Human Rights Commission report is online here. The EHRC’s interim chair writes in its foreword that the report is being published during…
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God and the GOP: will conservative evangelicals stay loyal to Trump? – video
Read More In 2016, white evangelicals made up a quarter of all US voters. And 81% of them voted for Donald Trump. Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone head to the pivotal battleground state of North Carolina to see if Trump’s religious base is showing signs of crumbling. They meet extreme evangelical pastors, travelling progressive preachers…
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Labor agrees to support new gas projects after public brawl sparked by Joel Fitzgibbon
Read More Party has signed off on document acknowledging role gas plays in economic growth, job creation and electricity generation A public battle between Anthony Albanese, Mark Butler and Joel Fitzgibbon over Labor’s language regarding gas has triggered a process whereby the ALP has agreed to support new gas projects, subject to environmental approvals and…
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Ex-DHS official says he wrote ‘Anonymous’ op-ed criticising Trump
Read MoreMiles Taylor comes forward days before election day to criticise President Donald Trump as ‘a man without character’.Miles Taylor comes forward days before election day to criticise President Donald Trump as ‘a man without character’.
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Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death
Read More Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died. Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.
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Furlough: how UK jobs market has fared during the pandemic
Read More Data suggests many firms and workers still relying on support as less generous scheme begins Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government’s coronavirus job retention scheme closes on Saturday, ending the first phase of the UK’s economic response to the pandemic. When the scheme was announced in March it…
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Pakistan’s Imran Khan urges Muslim unity against Islamophobia
Read MorePakistani leader says recent statements from European leaders ‘are a reflection of increasing Islamophobia’.Pakistani leader says recent statements from European leaders ‘are a reflection of increasing Islamophobia’.
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Poland president changes view on abortion after seven days of nationwide protests
Read MorePoland’s president says women themselves should have the right to abortion in case of congenitally damaged fetusesPoland’s president says women themselves should have the right to abortion in case of congenitally damaged fetuses
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AP News Digest 3:50 a.m.
Read More Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom ap.org. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan…
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Erdogan calls on Turks to boycott French products
Read MoreTurkish President Erdogan has joined growing calls for a boycott of French products across several Muslim countries.Turkish President Erdogan has joined growing calls for a boycott of French products across several Muslim countries.
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Meet Pakistan’s armless snooker player
Read MoreBorn without arms, Muhammad Ikram practised playing snooker in secret until he was ready to challenge other players.Born without arms, Muhammad Ikram practised playing snooker in secret until he was ready to challenge other players.
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Australian MPs pull out of dinner with Qatari ambassador over Doha airport incident
Read More Members of security and intelligence committee snub invite in protest at invasive treatment of women before flight to Sydney Australian politicians from the major parties have pulled out of a formal dinner at the Qatari ambassador’s residence in protest at the invasive treatment of women at Doha airport. Members of parliament’s security and…
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Russia makes bid to water down UN commitments on female peacekeepers
Read More Move comes on 20th anniversary of first resolution to recognise women’s unique and disproportionate experience of conflict Russia has introduced a new UN security council resolution that could threaten the rights of women in conflict by attempting to water down previously agreed commitments on human rights. Negotiations are ongoing and it is doubtful…
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India coronavirus cases cross 8 million amid fears of second wave
Read MoreThe second-most populous nation, home to 1.3 billion people, has second-highest tally of infections after the US.The second-most populous nation, home to 1.3 billion people, has second-highest tally of infections after the US.
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Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space
Read MoreEntire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space.Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space.
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Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave
Read MoreTwo of the continent’s biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19.Two of the continent’s biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19.
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Tony Chung: Hong Kong activist detained near US embassy charged
Read MoreTony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate.Tony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate.
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US election 2020: Trump and Biden camps rally in Arizona – live
Read More Obama will campaign with Biden in Michigan on Saturday Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 4.38am GMT Hello and welcome to our round-the-clock coverage of the 2020 US election. Five days until election day now – and more than 70 million people, likely about half the total…