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Rihanna rips Kentucky attorney general over Breonna Taylor case
Read More<p>Singer posts blistering ‘hollow skull’ message to her 87.4m followers</p><p>Singer posts blistering ‘hollow skull’ message to her 87.4m followers</p>
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Dozens in Militarized Body Armor Arrive for Right-Wing Rally in Portland
Read More (PORTLAND, Ore.) — Dozens of people wearing militarized body armor are arriving early for a right-wing rally Saturday in Portland, Oregon that is expected to attract thousands who support President Donald Trump and his “law and order” reelection campaign as tensions boil over nationwide following the decision not to charge officers in Louisville,…
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Lebanon’s leader Mustapha Adib steps down as hopes for reform collapse
Read More The acting prime minister failed to form a government from among the feuding political blocs that have led the country to ruin Lebanon’s prime minister designate, Mustapha Adib, has stood down after failing to form a government in a month of negotiations, in a further blow to a country reeling under the weight…
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Ukraine plane crash kills 26; lone survivor praised for “heroism”
Read MoreUkraine’s president visited the lone survivor of the crash in a military hospital, posting a picture of the 20-year-old.Ukraine’s president visited the lone survivor of the crash in a military hospital, posting a picture of the 20-year-old.
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Megan Thee Stallion: What do we know about the rapper’s alleged shooting?
Read MoreThe rapper says she was shot in the feet by fellow artist Tory Lanez, who denies the accusation.The rapper says she was shot in the feet by fellow artist Tory Lanez, who denies the accusation.
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Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to police officer shot dead in London
Read More<p>Metropolitan Police sergeant’s native premier ‘incredibly sad’ to hear of his death</p><p>Metropolitan Police sergeant’s native premier ‘incredibly sad’ to hear of his death</p>
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Justin Trudeau: 'The World Is In Crisis, And Things Are About To Get Much Worse'
Read More The Canadian prime minister argued in a U.N. speech that COVID-19 is a “wake-up call” that current global systems simply don’t work anymore. The Canadian prime minister argued in a U.N. speech that COVID-19 is a “wake-up call” that current global systems simply don’t work anymore.
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Man jailed for throwing large parties during coronavirus pandemic
Read More<p>Shawn Myers argued with police and told more than 50 guests they could stay</p><p>Shawn Myers argued with police and told more than 50 guests they could stay</p>
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Black doctors want to vet coronavirus vaccine process due to mistrust from years of medical racism
Read More<p>Some communities risk being left out of immunisation efforts</p><p>Some communities risk being left out of immunisation efforts</p>
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CDC Calls Off Minnesota COVID-19 Study After Reports of Racism and Intimidation Against Surveyors of Color
Read More A Minnesota public health survey of the impact of COVID-19 has been halted after several incidents in which surveyors of color were intimidated or called racial slurs, state health officials confirm to TIME. The Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response survey, or CASPER survey, was scheduled to run between Sept. 14 and…
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Italy’s ‘Patient No. 1’ joins relay race as sign of hope
Read MoreItaly’s coronavirus “Patient No. 1,” whose case confirmed one of the world’s deadliest outbreaks was underway, is taking part in a 112-mile relay race as a sign of hope for COVID victims after he himself recovered from weeks in intensive careItaly’s coronavirus “Patient No. 1,” whose case confirmed one of the world’s deadliest outbreaks…
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Journalist whose award was rescinded for criticising Trump owed an apology, senator says
Read More Jessika Aro was to receive the award in March 2019, but the state department took it away after finding tweets attacking the presidentThe US state department “owes an apology” to a Finnish journalist who saw the International Women of Courage Award, bestowed in part for her work on Russia, taken away because she…
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Coronavirus: NYC threatens Orthodox Jewish areas with lockdown over Covid fears
Read More<p>Impact of new measures on gathering in synagogues unclear as Yom Kippur approaches</p><p>Impact of new measures on gathering in synagogues unclear as Yom Kippur approaches</p>
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Charlie Hebdo: Stabbings suspect ‘was trying to target magazine’
Read MoreTwo people were seriously injured in the attack near the Paris ex-offices of the satirical magazine.Two people were seriously injured in the attack near the Paris ex-offices of the satirical magazine.
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Rio Carnival postponed for first time in 100 years due to coronavirus
Read More<p>‘The samba schools are community institutions and the parades are just one detail of that,’ says historian </p><p>‘The samba schools are community institutions and the parades are just one detail of that,’ says historian </p>
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US colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaks
Read More Colleges across the country are struggling to salvage the fall semester amid skyrocketing coronavirus cases, entire dorm complexes and frat houses under quarantine, and flaring tensions with local community leaders over the spread of the disease. Institutions across the nation saw spikes of thousands of cases days after opening their doors in the…
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Can democracies stand up to Facebook? Ireland may have the answer | John Naughton
Read More Governments struggle to tackle the might of the tech giants when it comes to protecting users’ data Last month, the Irish data protection commissioner (DPC) sent Facebook a preliminary order ordering it to stop sending the data of its European users to the US. This was a big deal, because in order to…
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Thousands in London protest lockdowns and social distancing rules
Read MoreSpeakers criticized government-imposed restrictions as an overreaction to the pandemic that needlessly restricted the public’s human rights and freedom of expression.Speakers criticized government-imposed restrictions as an overreaction to the pandemic that needlessly restricted the public’s human rights and freedom of expression.
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Thousands Protest COVID-19 Restrictions in London as U.K. Battles Second Virus Wave
Read More LONDON) — Thousands gathered Saturday at London’s Trafalgar Square to protest lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19. London’s Metropolitan Police has warned demonstrators to follow social-distancing rules. Police said before the event that officers will first engage with people and explain the social distancing rules, but they…
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Thousands Protest COVID-19 Restrictions in London as U.K. Battles Second Virus Wave
Read More LONDON) — Thousands gathered Saturday at London’s Trafalgar Square to protest lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19. London’s Metropolitan Police has warned demonstrators to follow social-distancing rules. Police said before the event that officers will first engage with people and explain the social distancing rules, but they…
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Coronavirus UK: Sage expert warns of 100 deaths a day within four weeks
Read More ‘We need to make sure that transmission comes down now,’ says Prof Graham Medley Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK’s daily coronavirus death toll will rise from 34 to 100 a day in three to four weeks’ time, an expert on the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies…
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Angelina Jolie donates to 6-year-olds’ lemonade stand raising money for Yemen
Read MoreTwo young philanthropists in London selling lemonade to raise money for Yemen got a generous contribution from one Hollywood star. Imtiaz Tyab speaks to the pair of 6-year-olds behind “Lemonade for YemenAid.”Two young philanthropists in London selling lemonade to raise money for Yemen got a generous contribution from one Hollywood star. Imtiaz Tyab speaks…
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‘Greatest threat we’ve faced so far’: Oregon declares state of emergency ahead of Proud Boys rally
Read More<p>Officials warn ‘imminent risk of civil disturbance’ as thousands expected at far-right events</p><p>Officials warn ‘imminent risk of civil disturbance’ as thousands expected at far-right events</p>
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The Quiet 2013 Lunch That Could Have Altered Supreme Court History
Read More When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined President Barack Obama for lunch in his private dining room in July 2013, the White House sought to keep the event quiet — the meeting called for discretion.Obama had asked his White House counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler, to set up the lunch so he could build a closer…
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Lebanon’s Prime Minister-Designate Resigns as Political Impasse Stalls Government Formation
Read More (BEIRUT) — Lebanon’s prime minister-designate resigned Saturday amid a political impasse over government formation, dealing a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to break a dangerous stalemate in the crisis-hit country. The announcement by Moustapha Adib nearly a month after he was appointed to the job further delays the prospect of getting…
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Lebanon’s Prime Minister-Designate Resigns as Political Impasse Stalls Government Formation
Read More (BEIRUT) — Lebanon’s prime minister-designate resigned Saturday amid a political impasse over government formation, dealing a blow to French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to break a dangerous stalemate in the crisis-hit country. The announcement by Moustapha Adib nearly a month after he was appointed to the job further delays the prospect of getting…
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Ukraine crash: Flight recorders found, leader vows ‘prompt’ probe
Read MoreFlight recorders of military plane found day after it crashed, killing 26, as president orders impartial investigation.Flight recorders of military plane found day after it crashed, killing 26, as president orders impartial investigation.
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Paris stabbings: Seven people in custody after attacks near former Charlie Hebdo office
Read More<p>Five were detained in residence where suspect is thought to live, official says</p><p>Five were detained in residence where suspect is thought to live, official says</p>
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South suggests unprecedented joint probe with North Korea into official's death
Read More In an unprecedented step late Friday, South Korea suggested a joint investigation with North Korea into the mysterious death of a South Korean official, hours after a rare apology from Kim Jong Un. As public and political outrage grew in the South, the country’s presidential office said in a statement that there were…
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South suggests unprecedented joint probe with North Korea into official's death
Read More “We have decided to make the request to North Korea to conduct additional investigations and also request for a joint-investigation,” South Korea said. “We have decided to make the request to North Korea to conduct additional investigations and also request for a joint-investigation,” South Korea said.
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In leaders' UN videos, the backgrounds tell stories, too
Read More Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the world to “reject attempts to build blocks to keep others out” as an image of his country’s storied Great Wall hung behind him. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte used photos and videos to illustrate what he was talking about. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared his policy views…
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Sparks fly during police chase in Los Angeles
Read MoreWatch what happened when California Police tried to to pull over a speeding pick-up truck.Watch what happened when California Police tried to to pull over a speeding pick-up truck.
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Donald Trump set to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to supreme court – live
Read More President will name replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Evangelical leaders due in Oval Office before announcement ‘Not special any more’: how the Senate failed the people Ruth Bader Ginsburg is first woman to lie in state in US Capitol Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 1.23pm BST…
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In Breonna Taylor's name: Devastation and a search for hope
Read More Chea Woolfolk searched the crowd until she found the face of the woman she’d come to regard as a second mother. Looking into Mama Rose’s eyes, Woolfolk could see that her heart was breaking. Mama Rose has been the matriarch of “Injustice Square,” a block downtown that protesters, many of them Black women,…
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Early vote shows signs of Black voters' shift to mail voting
Read More Shirley Dixon-Mosley had never sent a ballot through the mail. “I want to make sure my vote got in and it counted,” said the 75-year-old retired teacher’s aide in Charlotte, North Carolina. Black voters are among the least likely to vote by mail nationally, but there are early signs they are changing their…