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Read More (OMAHA, Neb.) — A white business owner charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black man during protests in Nebraska has died by suicide days after his indictment, his attorney said Sunday. Jacob Gardner, of Omaha, Nebraska, was found dead Sunday outside a medical clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon, the Hillsboro Police Department said…

Read More Michelle Kiss, 45, was waiting in Manchester Arena foyer to collect daughter on 22 May 2017 A mother killed instantly in the Manchester Arena attack became a “guardian angel” to her daughter who “amazingly” survived, an inquiry into the bombing has heard. Michelle Kiss, 45, was “just being a mum” as she waited…

Read More Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has conceded that there is no clear solution to the political gridlock that has prevented the creation of a new government, warning that his country was staring into the abyss. Read more TONS of ammonium nitrate discovered at Beirut port weeks after same substance sparked devastating blast Aoun said…

Read More China’s air force has published a sleek video that portrays a fictitious air raid targeting a suspected US military facility, with some of the footage apparently lifted from Hollywood action films. The video, released on Saturday by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, shows nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on…

Read MoreReindeer herders in Russia’s Arctic discovered the “first find of its kind” carcass of a uniquely well-preserved, ice age cave bear.Reindeer herders in Russia’s Arctic discovered the “first find of its kind” carcass of a uniquely well-preserved, ice age cave bear.

Read More Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny demanded Monday that Russia return the clothes he was wearing on the day he fell into a coma in Siberia, calling it “a crucial piece of evidence” in the nerve agent poisoning he is being treated for at a German hospital. In a blog post Monday, Navalny said…

Read MoreSocial media users say the air force’s promotional video used scenes from Transformers and The Rock.Social media users say the air force’s promotional video used scenes from Transformers and The Rock.

Read More Jawar Mohammed did not admit guilt in court but accused the government of targeting opponents. Jawar Mohammed did not admit guilt in court but accused the government of targeting opponents.

Read More<p>Region sees fivefold increase in birth control procedure in just two years</p><p>Region sees fivefold increase in birth control procedure in just two years</p>

Read More NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 (IPS) – Amid various global conflicts in the 1980s and 1990s, the International Day of Peace (IDOP) was established to commemorate the strengthening of the ideals of peace globally. Today, peace is not just the absence of conflict, but a key prerequisite for development. It is in recognition of…

Read More Supreme court: Biden accuses Trump and Republicans of abuse of power Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s likely supreme court pick? 213 new coronavirus deaths and 36,401 new cases in US yesterday Sign up for our First Thing newsletter 12.27pm BST Donald Trump will be campaigning in Ohio today, while Joe Biden will…

Read More Washington claims its actions at weekend ensure UN arms embargo cannot be lifted Donald Trump is due to issue an executive order on Monday imposing sanctions on Iranians linked to their country’s energy industry, despite key European powers saying the US does not have the legal power to do so. The US president…

Read MoreEven America’s closest allies say Trump administration “incapable” of reimposing sanctions, so how far will White House go it alone?Even America’s closest allies say Trump administration “incapable” of reimposing sanctions, so how far will White House go it alone?

Read More Spectators at Teatro Real say they were crammed into seats without space between them Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A performance of Verdi’s A Masked Ball was abandoned in Madrid on Sunday night after audience members protested over the lack of social distancing measures – especially for those in…

Read MoreCOVID-19 can still be confusing, even months after its first international transmission. So what do we know now?COVID-19 can still be confusing, even months after its first international transmission. So what do we know now?

Read More Several hundred demonstrators have moved into a square near the Swiss parliament building in Bern to demand government action on climate change. Police are monitoring the situation. The protesters marched to Federal Square in the early hours of Monday and began setting up camp. Photographs show the activists constructing tents, with one group…

Read MoreAmid reports of talks on ‘possible’ deal with Israel, state media says delegation to discuss US terror list removal.Amid reports of talks on ‘possible’ deal with Israel, state media says delegation to discuss US terror list removal.

Read More Response to FoI request from victim’s son says disclosure may attract ‘disruptive’ media coverage The Treasury is refusing to publish key documents about the treatment of haemophiliacs infected by the NHS with HIV on the grounds that it would be “disruptive” and material might be “distorted” by the media. The unusual reasons cited…

Read MoreShe was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.

Read MoreWhile one study has come out supporting this claim, there is no substantial evidence yet that glasses can protect you.While one study has come out supporting this claim, there is no substantial evidence yet that glasses can protect you.

Read More<p>She was carrying a gun at time of her arrest, reports said&nbsp;</p><p>She was carrying a gun at time of her arrest, reports said&nbsp;</p>

Read More Standard Chartered stock also falls after claims banking sector handled $2tn in potentially corrupt transactions Shares in the banking sector fell on Monday after media reports that some of the world’s largest banks had moved large sums of allegedly illicit funds over nearly two decades, despite red flags about the origins of the…

Read More Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg rocks presidential race Trump will pick woman; McConnell promises vote ‘I will fight!’: mourners’ vow at supreme court vigil Opinion: Democrats can still have the last laugh Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, made an urgent plea on Sunday to the conscience of Senate Republicans, asking them to…

Read More Inquiry also hears doubts over validity of Juukan Gorge approval mean WA could be liable for compensation claim An inquiry into the destruction of Juukan Gorge has heard that Rio Tinto is expected to destroy another 124 Aboriginal heritage sites at a new iron ore development less than 100km away from the exploded…

Read More Post-colonial west African portrait photography is celebrated in a show bringing together the work of some of the region’s most important photographers, including Sanlé Sory, Rachidi Bissiriou, Malick Sidibé and Leonce Raphael Agbodjélou. Tête à Têtes – West African Portraiture from Independence into the 21st Century is at David Hill Gallery 18 September…

Read More Schoolchildren to protest on Friday in first such action since coronavirus pandemic struck Schoolchildren around the world are being urged to go on strike to protest against a lack of action on the climate crisis. Children and their supporters are invited to take to the streets on Friday, if it is safe to…

Read More The 2020 Emmys had to be different. Such is, of course, the reality for all awards shows right now. But the TV Academy’s annual self-congratulations ritual was begging for a revamp long before COVID-19 hit. Without a host to personalize the ceremony, the downbeat 2019 telecast drew just 6.9 million viewers—a 32% decline…

Read MoreVideos on social media show demonstrators calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi to step aside.Videos on social media show demonstrators calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi to step aside.

Read MoreMughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India.Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India.

Read MoreThe US president bragged about appointing judges, audio reveals, talking to journalist Bob Woodward.The US president bragged about appointing judges, audio reveals, talking to journalist Bob Woodward.

Read More Parent company ByteDance, under pressure in China not to give in to US demands, said the plan ‘does not involve the transfer of any algorithms’ A new company set up to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States plans to float on the stock market in an effort to increase transparency…

Read MoreAt least eight dead and 20-25 people feared trapped after three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi.At least eight dead and 20-25 people feared trapped after three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi.

Read MoreConcern about climate change is growing, but there are big differences about the need for rapid action.Concern about climate change is growing, but there are big differences about the need for rapid action.

Read More JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) (“JinkoSolar”), an innovative global solar module manufacturer today announced that it has been invited as a speaker to The Climate Week NYC, which is biggest climate summit taking place in 2020, organized by the Climate Group and hosted in association with the United Nations and the City…

Read MoreThe men were working to help dispose of the many unexploded World War Two bombs on the islands.The men were working to help dispose of the many unexploded World War Two bombs on the islands.