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Why black Americans are more likely to be vegan
Read MoreAfrican Americans are almost three times as likely to be vegan than white Americans.African Americans are almost three times as likely to be vegan than white Americans.
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Coronavirus: France sets daily record with almost 10,000 new cases
Read MoreThis is the highest single-day count in the country since the start of the pandemic.This is the highest single-day count in the country since the start of the pandemic.
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Russian hackers target US election again – Microsoft
Read MoreThe same group which hacked the 2016 Democratic campaign is targeting upcoming vote, says tech firm.The same group which hacked the 2016 Democratic campaign is targeting upcoming vote, says tech firm.
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Beirut fire: Blaze in port area a month after explosion
Read MoreA blaze breaks out in Beirut’s port area, just a month after an explosion there killed scores of people.A blaze breaks out in Beirut’s port area, just a month after an explosion there killed scores of people.
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Coronavirus: Australian family hit with huge quarantine bill to visit dying father
Read MoreAn Australian family has to pay A$16,000 in Covid hotel quarantine fees for the children to visit.An Australian family has to pay A$16,000 in Covid hotel quarantine fees for the children to visit.
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Woodward book: Trump defends downplaying risks of virus
Read MorePresident Trump has defended his remarks to journalist Bob Woodward as “good and proper”.President Trump has defended his remarks to journalist Bob Woodward as “good and proper”.
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US wildfires: San Francisco residents react to orange skies
Read MoreThe skies over San Francisco turn orange due to the smoke and dust created by nearby wildfires.The skies over San Francisco turn orange due to the smoke and dust created by nearby wildfires.
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Citi names Jane Fraser new chief in Wall Street first
Read MoreScotland-born Jane Fraser is named new chief executive of Citigroup, the first woman to run a big US bank.Scotland-born Jane Fraser is named new chief executive of Citigroup, the first woman to run a big US bank.
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Family speaks out after Paraguay ex-VP Denis goes missing
Read MorePolice believe rebels kidnapped Óscar Denis, 74, from his ranch in the north of the country.Police believe rebels kidnapped Óscar Denis, 74, from his ranch in the north of the country.
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Brexit: EU has ‘serious concerns’ amid emergency talks with UK
Read MoreThe EU calls for clarity over Boris Johnson’s proposed changes to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.The EU calls for clarity over Boris Johnson’s proposed changes to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
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Beirut fire: Large blaze erupts in port area, month after explosion
Read MoreOfficials say the fire broke out in an oil and tyre warehouse but it is not clear what caused it.Officials say the fire broke out in an oil and tyre warehouse but it is not clear what caused it.
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Deadly clashes in Colombia after tasered man dies
Read MoreVideo showed Javier Ordóñez being pinned to the ground by police after allegedly breaching social distancing rules.Video showed Javier Ordóñez being pinned to the ground by police after allegedly breaching social distancing rules.
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TRESemmé: South African shops pull products after ‘racist’ hair adverts
Read MoreSome of South Africa’s biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.Some of South Africa’s biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.
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Paris Musée d’Orsay sorry for barring visitor in low-cut dress
Read MoreStudent Jeanne describes her embarrassment at being stopped from going into the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.Student Jeanne describes her embarrassment at being stopped from going into the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
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Colombia protests: Death of man tasered by police sparks deadly clashes
Read MoreJavier Ordóñez died after being tasered by police officers while he was pleading for them to stop.Javier Ordóñez died after being tasered by police officers while he was pleading for them to stop.
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Denis Mukwege: UN guards DR Congo Nobel laureate after death threats
Read MoreRenowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.Renowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.
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Acidic Masculinity
Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Sep 10 (IPS) – Sanju G.C. is graduate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Oregon State University, USA and Simone Galimberti is Co-Founder of ENGAGEThe recent attack on 22 year old Pavitra Karki has yet again stoked the discourse on acid attacks and gender based violence in Nepal. Pavitra is one…
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Coronavirus: Israel considers nationwide lockdown as cases spike
Read MoreThe country struggles to halt a steep rise amid another record high in daily coronavirus infections.The country struggles to halt a steep rise amid another record high in daily coronavirus infections.
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Belarus opposition politician told she would be deported ‘alive or in bits’
Read MoreMaria Kolesnikova says she feared for her life during an attempt to deport her.Maria Kolesnikova says she feared for her life during an attempt to deport her.
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China accuses Australian embassy of obstructing law enforcement when it sheltered journalists before evacuation
Read More The Australian embassy in China obstructed law enforcement when it intervened on behalf of two journalists who later returned to Australia, Beijing said on Monday. The actions of the embassy went beyond the scope of regular consular services, a spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry said. He also called on Canberra to give an…
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U.S. confirms it will end enhanced screening for some international passengers
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Trump heads to Michigan as row over Woodward coronavirus revelations continues – US politics live
Read More 1,176 deaths and 33,201 new coronavirus cases reported yesterday Woodward book says Trump knew Covid was deadly but wanted to ‘play it down’ Whistleblower claims Trump loyalists interfered to downplay Russia election threat Winds fuel wildfires in California as blazes rage across US west Pence slated to speak at fundraiser hosted by QAnon…
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Moria migrants: Greek ships to help shelter 13,000 after fire
Read MoreThousands of migrants sleep rough on the island of Lesbos after fire engulfs their squalid camp.Thousands of migrants sleep rough on the island of Lesbos after fire engulfs their squalid camp.
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NSW Nationals play trump card in koala war but Berejiklian calls their bluff
Read More Barilaro and the Nationals should behave like they are part of the government or resign their ministries – the choice is theirs Since she became New South Wales premier , Gladys Berejiklian has practised the politics of appeasement when it comes to her Coalition partners. She has turned a blind eye to her…
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UK holds crisis talks with EU as Pelosi warns on Brexit bill
Read More Britain headed into emergency talks with the European Union on Thursday facing warnings of legal action over a new Brexit bill and a threatening reminder of its obligations to Northern Ireland from top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi. Britain headed into emergency talks with the European Union on Thursday facing warnings of legal action…
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The Lady in the Portrait review –painterly pageantry in a Chinese royal court
Read More Fan Bingbing stars as an emperor’s wife having her portrait painted in this artful yet inert period drama This French-Chinese co-production about an earlier French-Chinese collaboration offers handsome pageantry amid its lavish recreation of 18th-century imperial court life, but it isn’t quite enough to compensate for a puttering narrative motor. Longtime Apichatpong Weerasethakul…
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Mexico newspaper says reporter found decapitated on train tracks
Read MoreJulio Valdivia, who had covered a region plagued by gang violence, is at least the 6th journalist to be killed in Mexico this year.Julio Valdivia, who had covered a region plagued by gang violence, is at least the 6th journalist to be killed in Mexico this year.
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In Pictures: Remembering China’s coronavirus dead
Read MoreTaoist priest honours China’s coronavirus dead with memorial tablets.Taoist priest honours China’s coronavirus dead with memorial tablets.
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He took this selfie with Angela Merkel in 2015. Their lives, and Germany, changed
Read More During Europe’s 2015 migrant crisis, Germany took in more than 1 million newcomers, sparking a backlash by some. Five years on, tensions have eased. During Europe’s 2015 migrant crisis, Germany took in more than 1 million newcomers, sparking a backlash by some. Five years on, tensions have eased.
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Because Of Global Pandemic, U.N. General Assembly Will Be Online
Read More President Trump may be the only world leader in the room at this year’s United Nations General Assembly. Others are sending their messages virtually. President Trump may be the only world leader in the room at this year’s United Nations General Assembly. Others are sending their messages virtually.
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Fire At Refugee Camp In Greece Was A Disaster Waiting To Happen
Read More It is still not clear what caused the fire at at a camp housing migrants and refugees on the Greek island of Lebos, leaving thousands in need of new shelter. It is still not clear what caused the fire at at a camp housing migrants and refugees on the Greek island of Lebos,…
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In Rural Fukushima, ‘The Border Between Monkeys And Humans Has Blurred’
Read More After people evacuated their homes following a nuclear disaster in the Japanese prefecture, nature started to reclaim the space. The humans are trying to return, but it’s an uneasy coexistence. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR) After people evacuated their homes following a nuclear disaster in the Japanese prefecture, nature started to reclaim the space.…
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‘Koala war’ splits Australia’s New South Wales government
Read MoreThe New South Wales ruling coalition is in crisis amid internal fighting over a koala protection policy.The New South Wales ruling coalition is in crisis amid internal fighting over a koala protection policy.
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Kevin Spacey sued for alleged sexual assault of two teenagers in 1980s
Read More Actor Anthony Rapp and another man file suit against Hollywood star at Manhattan court Actor Anthony Rapp and another man filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Kevin Spacey, accusing him of sexual assaults in the 1980s when they were teenagers. Rapp, who starred in Rent on Broadway and in Star Trek: Discovery on…