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Trump calls for Fox News journalist to be fired for report on war dead scandal
Read More Jennifer Griffin confirmed president called dead soldiers ‘losers’ Defensive Trump tweets ‘Fox News is gone!’ The row over Donald Trump’s alleged remarks denigrating American soldiers has now seen the US president target one of his core areas of support as he called for a Fox News journalist who reported details of the scandal…
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George Takei: ‘Getting cast as Lt Sulu in Star Trek was life-changing’
Read More The actor and activist on being locked up aged five, his passion for performance and coming out because of Arnold Schwarzenegger My father was an Anglophile. He was a San Franciscan, but he loved all things English. He adored all the kings and queens and I’m named after the stuttering King George VI.…
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Tony Abbott’s sister says he is not a homophobe or a misogynist
Read More Sydney councillor Christine Forster says critics of new UK trade adviser are scoring ‘cheap political points’ The sister of former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has defended him against allegations of homophobia and misogyny amid criticism of his appointment as an official trade adviser for the UK. Abbott’s sister, Christine Forster, a local…
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UK government suspends military training to Belarus dictatorship after outcry
Read More<p>Campaigners say UK should not have been training dictatorship’s forces in the first place</p><p>Campaigners say UK should not have been training dictatorship’s forces in the first place</p>
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Threat of using NUKES grows bigger under Trump & renewing milestone START treaty may be ‘too late’ – Noam Chomsky tells RT
Read More While the Democrats’ record on arms control doesn’t look good at all, it’s no match for that of Donald Trump who is amplifying the risk of nuclear weapons being put to use, world-renowned intellectual Noam Chomsky opined on RT. Chomsky, one of the most cited political thinkers of our time, made the remarkable…
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Their company got a PPP loan. So why are they still unemployed?
Read More The Paycheck Protection Program made it too easy for companies to take government aid and leave their workers unemployed, critics say. The Paycheck Protection Program made it too easy for companies to take government aid and leave their workers unemployed, critics say.
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Righting a wrong — and rewriting a racist legacy
Read More In 1961, a Black 14-year-old boy was convicted of murdering a white teacher. Fifty-nine years passed before true justice was done. In 1961, a Black 14-year-old boy was convicted of murdering a white teacher. Fifty-nine years passed before true justice was done.
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Mexico Bans Sale Of Junk Food To Minors
Read More In Mexico, state governments are outlawing the sale of junk food to minors because high rates of obesity and diabetes have lead to increased deaths from COVID-19. In Mexico, state governments are outlawing the sale of junk food to minors because high rates of obesity and diabetes have lead to increased deaths from…
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Niger mass graves: Army accused of executing over 70 civilians
Read More Niger’s human rights commission has said the killings happened during counterinsurgency operations. Niger’s human rights commission has said the killings happened during counterinsurgency operations.
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Niger mass graves: Army accused of executing over 70 civilians
Read MoreNiger’s human rights commission has said the killings happened during counterinsurgency operations.Niger’s human rights commission has said the killings happened during counterinsurgency operations.
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Abuse of power has become the norm in Moon’s South Korea
Read MoreAnd Koreans are taking notice.And Koreans are taking notice.
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Felicien Kabuga: The man who put hate on Rwanda’s airwaves
Read MoreThe story of Felicien Kabuga, the role he played in Rwanda’s genocide and how he evaded justice for 26 years.The story of Felicien Kabuga, the role he played in Rwanda’s genocide and how he evaded justice for 26 years.
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Facebook takes down Patriot Prayer to stop ‘violent social militias’
Read More<p>Social media platform recently updated its policies to ban groups that demonstrate significant risks to public safety</p><p>Social media platform recently updated its policies to ban groups that demonstrate significant risks to public safety</p>
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Ex-FBI agent: Attacks from Trump 'outrageous' and 'cruel'
Read More Peter Strzok spent his FBI career hunting Russian and Chinese spies, but after news broke of derogatory text messages he’d sent about President Donald Trump, he came to feel like he was the one being hunted. FBI security experts advised him of best practices — walk around your car before entering, watch for…
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‘It’s a race to get out there’: stir-crazy Californians are overwhelming campsites
Read More Parks in California are seeing double or even triple the usual number of campers, who can bring trash and unsafe behavior Chris Giesige thought planning a camping trip would be simple. He’s a regular, often heading out into the wilderness several times per year. But when he recently tried to reserve a campsite…
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Nearly all Black Lives Matter protests are peaceful despite Trump narrative, report finds
Read More In stark contrast to right-wing claims, 93% of demonstrations have involved no serious harm to people or property The vast majority of the thousands of Black Lives Matter protests this summer have been peaceful, with more than 93% involving no serious harm to people or damage to property, according to a new report…
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Is this the end of the Middle East’s oil rush?
Read MoreCrude oil exporters are struggling to balance budgets with low oil prices. Plus, South Africa could face a debt crisis.Crude oil exporters are struggling to balance budgets with low oil prices. Plus, South Africa could face a debt crisis.
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Trump news — live: Biden condemns ‘deplorable’ comments mocking veterans as president says Kelly may have been source of report
Read More<p>Follow for all the latest developments</p><p>Follow for all the latest developments</p>
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As Africa's COVID-19 cases rise, faith is put to the test
Read More The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the patience of some religious leaders across Africa who worry they will lose followers, and funding, as restrictions on gatherings continue. “Uganda is a God-fearing nation but, unfortunately, due to the lockdown, the citizens of our great country cannot gather to seek God’s intervention,” Betty Ochan, leader of…
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‘Everyone was drenched in the virus’: was this Austrian ski resort a Covid-19 ground zero?
Read More At least 6,000 people say they caught coronavirus in Ischgl, dubbed ‘Ibiza on ice’, and their class action is gaining pace. Those who were there recall a terrifying week In the first week of March, Charlie Jackson had an argument with his wife. The recruitment agent, 53, from Pangbourne in Berkshire, was due…
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‘I do not see a single student wash their hands’: teacher’s diary of the first week back at school
Read More Children packed in like sardines, few face masks … an English secondary teacher records pupils’ return I wake at 4am, two hours before my alarm is due to go off, with sneezing fits and stomach cramps – cramps are one of my symptoms of anxiety. Continue reading…Children packed in like sardines, few face…
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Coronavirus news — live: Leeds on brink of local lockdown as global death toll ‘could triple’ in next four months
Read More<p>Follow the latest updates from the pandemic</p><p>Follow the latest updates from the pandemic</p>
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Supertanker fire off Sri Lanka under control as navy tows it away
Read MoreFire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka’s coast has been contained, navy says as the tanker was pushed away from the coast.Fire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka’s coast has been contained, navy says as the tanker was pushed away from the coast.
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Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
Read More Iran on Saturday opened the new school year after nearly seven months of closure. In a video conference, President Hassan Rouhani said the education of 15 million students is as important as the health system. “Education will not be closed in our country even under the worst situation,” he said, urging authorities to…
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Oxford University takes top spot in Guardian’s annual university guide
Read More This year’s report sees Oxford moving up from third to first for the first time in a decade The main table How Oxford leapfrogged its rivals Oxford University has vaulted into top place in the Guardian’s annual universities guide for the first time in a decade, thanks to new employment data showing that…
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US has no proof yet of ‘tragic’ Navalny poisoning: Trump
Read MoreTrump says US must look ‘very seriously’ into Russian politician’s illness, but Washington had not yet seen any proof.Trump says US must look ‘very seriously’ into Russian politician’s illness, but Washington had not yet seen any proof.
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North Korea officials to be punished after typhoon causes ‘dozens of casualties’
Read More State newspaper reports leaders will punish ‘irresponsible’ city and provincial officials for failing to protect residents North Korea has pledged harsh punishment for local officials it says failed to protect residents from a typhoon which caused a “serious incident” with dozens of casualties, the ruling party’s newspaper reported. Typhoon Maysak brought heavy downpours…
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UN chief warns of famine risk in 4 countries
Read More U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that there is a risk of famine and widespread food insecurity in four countries affected by conflict — Congo, Yemen, northeast Nigeria and South Sudan — and the lives of millions of people are in danger. In a note to Security Council members obtained by The Associated Press…
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Spanish doctors hope beach trips can help ICU virus patients
Read More After nearly two months of being sedated and connected to IV lines in a hospital’s intensive care unit, Francisco Espana took a moment to fill his ailing lungs with fresh air at a Barcelona beachfront. Lying on a hospital bed at the beach promenade and surrounded by a doctor and three nurses who…
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Tony Abbott’s UK trade role sparks conflict of interest concerns
Read More Calls for Australian government to regard him as a foreign agent and explain how he can possibly work on a post-Brexit trade deal The controversial appointment of Australian former prime minister Tony Abbott as an official trade adviser for the UK has sparked questions as to how he will manage conflicts of interest.…
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‘He is a coward’: Trump condemned for reportedly calling US war dead ‘suckers’
Read More Trump claims accusations, confirmed by two former DHS officials, are ‘totally false’ as Biden criticizes president Trump says he will not cut funding to Stars and Stripes paper Current and former members of the military, elected officials and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden reacted with outrage and sadness on Friday, as ex-Trump administration…
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Marijuana Is Making Its Mark on Ballots in Red States
Read More By Justin Franz, Kaiser Health NewsWhen Tamarack Dispensary opened in the northwestern Montana city of Kalispell in 2009, medical marijuana was legal but still operating on the fringes of the conservative community.Times have changed. Owner Erin Bolster no longer receives surprised or puzzled looks when she tells people what she does. Now, her…
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How Donald Trump Helped Kneecap the Robert Mueller of South America
Read More This story was produced by Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit news organization. Get their investigations emailed to you directly by signing up at revealnews.org/newsletter.A crusading anti-corruption prosecutor, both U.S. presidential candidates, forged passports, the relocation of an embassy to Jerusalem and accusations of collaboration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime.…
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Racial tensions roiling US pose target for election meddling
Read More The tensions coursing through the United States over racism and policing are likely targets for adversaries seeking to influence the November election, lawmakers and experts warn — and there are signs that Russia is again seeking to exploit the divide. Earlier this year, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pulled down dozens of accounts with…
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Trump bans ‘anti-American’ diversity training
Read MoreThe president says any training sessions for government staff on “white privilege” are propaganda.The president says any training sessions for government staff on “white privilege” are propaganda.