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Hope Hicks: Top aide to Trump ‘tests positive for coronavirus’
Read MoreHope Hicks was aboard the presidential helicopter with Mr Trump on Wednesday.Hope Hicks was aboard the presidential helicopter with Mr Trump on Wednesday.
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Elderly homes in Australia under fire after high COVID-19 deaths
Read MoreElderly people in privately-run care homes account for about three quarters of the country’s COVID-19 deaths.Elderly people in privately-run care homes account for about three quarters of the country’s COVID-19 deaths.
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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Misdemeanor Battery and Petty Theft
Read More (LOS ANGELES) — Shia LaBeouf has been charged with misdemeanor battery and petty theft. Prosecutors allege that the 34-year-old actor fought with a man named Tyler Murphy and took his hat, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday from the Los Angeles city attorney. The charges were filed…
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Belarus officials to face EU sanctions but leaders stop short of Lukashenko
Read More Move comes after late-night talks ended a standoff with Cyprus, which insisted the bloc take action over Turkey European Union leaders agreed early on Friday to impose sanctions on dozens of senior officials in Belarus accused of falsifying presidential election results and leading a crackdown on peaceful protesters, after unblocking a veto by…
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UK expats count Brexit impact as banks shut accounts
Read More For Roger Morton and his wife living in France — and many other UK expats across the European Union — Brexit is causing the closure of their British banking services. For Roger Morton and his wife living in France — and many other UK expats across the European Union — Brexit is causing…
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Black woman called police officer ‘master’ as she begged for help upside down in patrol car
Read More<p>Shataeah Kelly repeatedly told the officer she could not breathe but was ignored</p><p>Shataeah Kelly repeatedly told the officer she could not breathe but was ignored</p>
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Coronavirus: How pandemic sparked European cycling revolution
Read MoreGovernments have invested millions on cycling during the pandemic. Here’s what’s changed.Governments have invested millions on cycling during the pandemic. Here’s what’s changed.
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Whether or Not You’re Able to Vote in Jail May Come Down to Where You’re Incarcerated
Read More In late July, the Arizona Coalition to End Jail-Based Disenfranchisement, a local voting advocacy organization, mailed a small, white postcard to each person detained at the Apache County Jail in St. John’s, Arizona. It read: “BEING IN JAIL DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE,” and provided information about voter eligibility and how…
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What the data tells us about coronavirus in India
Read MoreIndia is on the verge of reporting 100,000 deaths, and some states have been hit harder than others.India is on the verge of reporting 100,000 deaths, and some states have been hit harder than others.
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US Supreme Court nominee advocated overturning legalised abortion
Read MoreAmy Coney Barrett signed on to a 2006 advertisement urging the overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling.Amy Coney Barrett signed on to a 2006 advertisement urging the overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling.
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Africa’s week in pictures: 25 September-1 October 2020
Read MoreA selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Africa's week in pictures: 25 September-1 October 2020
Read More A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond. A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Coronavirus live news: Paris faces being placed on ‘maximum alert’ as India nears 100,000 deaths
Read More Bars and restaurants in Paris face closure from Monday; Turkey condemned for underreporting cases; Scottish National Party lawmaker suspended after travelling by train despite positive test. Follow the latest updates India’s death toll nears 100,000 Madrid region performs U-turn and will obey lockdown rules Crisis could force extra 2.5m girls into child marriage…
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Startups In India Want To Build Their Own App Store To Bypass Google’s
Read More To avoid paying a 30% cut, Indian tech companies are looking for new ways to get apps in the hands of consumers. View Entire Post › To avoid paying a 30% cut, Indian tech companies are looking for new ways to get apps in the hands of consumers.View Entire Post ›
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Restoring Ecosystems After Fire and Flooding: Forget Not the Beneficial Soil Microbes
Read More ILLINOIS, United States, Oct 01 (IPS) – Recent months have brought all sorts of climate-linked disasters, from raging wildfires in California and Oregon to flooding in Alabama. As we think of the incalculable losses that are associated with these extremities linked to the changing climate, I cannot help but think of the belowground web of life that…
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Women’s rights are faltering, United Nations says
Read More“Women do two thirds of the work in the world, and get a tiny proportion of the reward,” journalist and women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem tells CBS News.”Women do two thirds of the work in the world, and get a tiny proportion of the reward,” journalist and women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem tells CBS…
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Much of U.S. Southwest left parched after monsoon season
Read MoreCities across the U.S. Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this yearCities across the U.S. Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this year
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Coronavirus Australia live update: hopes rise for New Zealand bubble as budget looms – latest news
Read More The government will announce tax and deregulation measures on Friday, as declining Covid-19 cases offer hope for economic revival. Follow all today’s news Tax breaks ahead in the budget Covid-19 aged care provisions ‘insufficient’ Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases map 11.06pm BST These never…
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US regulator fines Emirates $400,000 for flights over Iran
Read MoreHalf the fine will be waived if the airline avoids similar violations for a year, says the US Transportation Department.Half the fine will be waived if the airline avoids similar violations for a year, says the US Transportation Department.
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Former coal magnate who battled mining health rules files for black lung benefits
Read More<p>Robert Murray once ran biggest private underground operation in US</p><p>Robert Murray once ran biggest private underground operation in US</p>
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In big states, tiny counties, Trump attacking voting rules
Read More When Donald Trump’s campaign took issue with a new rule on processing some votes in North Carolina, it didn’t just complain to the Board of Elections and file a lawsuit. It wrote to some of the state’s 100 local election offices with extraordinary guidance: Ignore that rule. “The NC Republican Party advises you…
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Migrant caravan sets out for the US amid COVID-19 concerns
Read MoreThousands of US-bound people enter Guatemala from Honduras, whose economy is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.Thousands of US-bound people enter Guatemala from Honduras, whose economy is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lebanon asks Interpol to detain two Russians over Beirut blast
Read MoreInterpol asked to detain captain and owner of ship that carried thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate to Beirut.Interpol asked to detain captain and owner of ship that carried thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate to Beirut.
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Turkey and Greece set up military hotline amid energy tensions
Read MoreThe two countries are locked in a row over energy resources and borders in the Mediterranean.The two countries are locked in a row over energy resources and borders in the Mediterranean.
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Sudan Faces More U.S. Demands After Suggestion It Could Be Taken Off Terrorism List
Read More After Sudan’s longtime dictator was ousted last year, chances improved for the country to be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Last-minute hurdles, however, could delay it. After Sudan’s longtime dictator was ousted last year, chances improved for the country to be removed from the U.S. list of state…
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A Study In India Shows That Children Play Major Role In Coronavirus Transmission
Read More A massive study of coronavirus cases in India found that a significant number of virus transmissions originate from and happen between children. A massive study of coronavirus cases in India found that a significant number of virus transmissions originate from and happen between children.
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US cyclist suspended for ‘divisive’ tweet
Read MoreTrek-Segafredo’s junior road race world champion Quinn Simmons apologises after he made “divisive, incendiary, and detrimental” statements on Twitter.Trek-Segafredo’s junior road race world champion Quinn Simmons apologises after he made “divisive, incendiary, and detrimental” statements on Twitter.
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Russia says it and Turkey urge end to hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh
Read More Russia says two countries’ foreign ministers have found common ground after French journalists injured during shelling Russia and Turkey’s foreign ministers have agreed to the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh, according to a Russian statement, opening the door to a possible end to fighting in the breakaway region. The…
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Alexei Navalny Says Russia’s Putin Had Him Poisoned With Nerve Agent
Read More In an interview, the Russian opposition leader accuses President Vladimir Putin of ordering the attack with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok. A Kremlin spokesperson calls the accusation groundless. (Image credit: Navalny Instagram via AP) In an interview, the Russian opposition leader accuses President Vladimir Putin of ordering the attack with the Soviet-era nerve…
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Building inspector ‘truly heartbroken’ for Grenfell Tower victims
Read More John Hoban, who missed key defects, accuses council over cuts to building control service The building inspector who missed key defects in the disastrous refurbishment of Grenfell Tower has told the public inquiry into the fire he was “truly heartbroken” for the victims during a tearful speech in which he also accused his…
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Trump administration sued over ‘draconian’ ICC sanctions
Read MoreRights group launches legal challenge to US order imposing economic sanctions on employees of Hague-based court.Rights group launches legal challenge to US order imposing economic sanctions on employees of Hague-based court.
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Florida is the true US presidential election bellwether state
Read MoreTrump and Biden battle for Florida, the swing state that has voted for every presidential winner since 1996.Trump and Biden battle for Florida, the swing state that has voted for every presidential winner since 1996.
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Inside the church at the heart of the Louisville protests
Read More The story of how the First Unitarian Church of Louisville flung open its doors to protesters who marched for justice for Breonna Taylor began years before the helicopters swirled overhead, before police in riot gear began marching up the alley. It began with much quieter moments, in the hearts of congregants like Pam…
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Covid-19 Deaths: 1 Million and Surging
Read More NEW YORK, Oct 01 (IPS) – Covid-19 deaths worldwide have surpassed 1 million. With new cases of coronavirus infections rapidly mounting again, the numbers of Covid-19 deaths are feared to surge in the coming months. Read the full story, “Covid-19 Deaths: 1 Million and Surging”, on globalissues.org → NEW YORK, Oct 01 (IPS)…
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‘I have to be hard-ass’: Pastor linked to ‘super spreading wedding’ banned from son’s nuptials – unless he wears a mask
Read More<p>Ceremony takes place later this month</p><p>Ceremony takes place later this month</p>