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Read More Three men and one woman first to be held since controversial legislation imposed by Beijing The arrests of four students in Hong Kong’s first crackdown on political figures after the enactment of a sweeping national security law imposed by China have prompted widespread public outrage. Tony Chung, 19, the convenor of disbanded pro-independence…

Read MorePresident Bolsonaro insists on lifting restrictions even as cases hit more than 2.5 million with over 90,000 deaths.President Bolsonaro insists on lifting restrictions even as cases hit more than 2.5 million with over 90,000 deaths.

Read More More than a dozen ‘black rain’ plaintiffs died during legal battle to prove people living further away also suffered radiation exposure in 1945 A court in Japan has for the first time recognised dozens of people who were exposed to radioactive “black rain” as survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, even though…

Read More New cases include a person in hotel quarantine and a self-isolating couple linked to a Sydney cluster Victoria’s aged care crisis: forget the blame game, we need answers Follow the Australia live blog Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email The initial results of testing to contain a potential Covid-19 outbreak south of…

Read More New centre in Greek city will be lifeline for Sephardic Jews, mostly descendants of Spanish exiles Five centuries after they were expelled from Spain and eight decades after they were almost annihilated in the Holocaust, the small community of Sephardic Jews that lives on in the Greek city of Thessaloniki is looking to…

Read More Militants to halt fighting over Muslim holiday following deal to release 5000 combatants Afghanistan’s stuttering peace process has received fresh impetus with the announcement of an Eid ceasefire, and a government pledge to complete the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners, a pre-condition for direct talks. US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, in Kabul as part…

Read MoreThe state reports its highest case and death toll – prompting fears that lockdown is not working.The state reports its highest case and death toll – prompting fears that lockdown is not working.

Read More ROME, Jul 29 (IPS) – Mario Lubetkin is FAO Assistant Director-GeneralRecent world reports confirm that the goals set by the international community to end poverty and hunger, and create a more balanced, sustainable and fair world by 2030, are currently in danger. If effective and rapid global action is not taken, the goals…

Read More (TOKYO) — A Japanese court on Wednesday for the first time recognized people exposed to radioactive “black rain” that fell after the 1945 U.S. atomic attack on Hiroshima as atomic bomb survivors, ordering the city and the prefecture to provide the same government medical benefits as given to other survivors. The Hiroshima District…

Read More“No person should hesitate to seek medical care, nor should they endure punishment or penalty if they seek temporary financial aid as a result of the pandemic’s impact,” the judge wrote.”No person should hesitate to seek medical care, nor should they endure punishment or penalty if they seek temporary financial aid as a result…

Read More (WASHINGTON) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has undergone a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City and expects to be released from a hospital there by the end of the week, the Supreme Court said Wednesday night. The court said in a statement that the 87-year-old Ginsburg underwent a minimally invasive procedure to…

Read More Attendance limited to 10,000 people already residing in Saudi Arabia, rather than the usual 2 million including from abroad, amid Covid-19 restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Continue reading…Attendance limited to 10,000 people already residing in Saudi Arabia, rather than the usual 2 million including from abroad, amid Covid-19…

Read More (HONG KONG) — Hong Kong police have signaled their intent to enforce a new Chinese national security law strictly, arresting four youths Wednesday on suspicion of inciting secession through social media posts. Three males and one female, aged 16 to 21, were detained, a police official said at an 11 p.m. news conference.…

Read More (HONG KONG) — Hong Kong police have signaled their intent to enforce a new Chinese national security law strictly, arresting four youths Wednesday on suspicion of inciting secession through social media posts. Three males and one female, aged 16 to 21, were detained, a police official said at an 11 p.m. news conference.…

Read MoreThose arrested include Tony Chung, the ex-leader of a group that called for Hong Kong independence.Those arrested include Tony Chung, the ex-leader of a group that called for Hong Kong independence.

Read More Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam urges people to stay indoors as much as possible; Brazil reports nearly 70,000 new infections overnight; France sees highest new daily cases in a month. Follow the latest updates US passes 150,000 coronavirus deaths amid fresh surge in cases Obey rules to avoid second Covid-19 lockdown, leaders warn…

Read MoreThe US House of Representatives introduces the new rule after a Texas congressman catches Covid-19.The US House of Representatives introduces the new rule after a Texas congressman catches Covid-19.

Read MoreThe Earth’s temperature is expected to drastically increase over the next 50 years, which will likely force entire nations of people to travel north for survival. ProPublica senior environmental reporter Abrahm Lustgarten mapped out what this migration might look like. He joined CBSN to discuss.The Earth’s temperature is expected to drastically increase over the…

Read More Australia rejects freedom of information request for ‘reference paper’ that touched on Wuhan laboratory theory It was described as a “bombshell dossier” that detailed China’s “assault on international transparency” and gave some weight to Donald Trump’s disputed claims that the coronavirus may have leaked out of a laboratory in Wuhan. But the document…

Read More The supreme court said the 87-year-old is expected to be released from hospital by the end of the week Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent a “minimally invasive non-surgical procedure” to revise a bile duct stent and is “resting comfortably”, the supreme court said on Wednesday. “According to her doctors, stent revisions are common…

Read MoreBrazil reports record daily cases, deaths; US deaths pass 150,000; Victoria set to announce record cases.Brazil reports record daily cases, deaths; US deaths pass 150,000; Victoria set to announce record cases.

Read More WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed Democratic demands for aid to cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package and lashed out at Republican allies as talks stalemated over assistance for millions of Americans. Another lawmaker tested positive for the virus. Republicans, beset by delays and infighting, signaled a willingness to…

Read More An accurate count in the 2020 census is in doubt as the government grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and attempts by President Trump to exclude some residents. An accurate count in the 2020 census is in doubt as the government grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and attempts by President Trump to exclude some…

Read MoreA powerful storm is barreling through the Caribbean tonight prompting warnings in the U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico where about 100,000 are already without power.A powerful storm is barreling through the Caribbean tonight prompting warnings in the U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico where about 100,000 are already without power.

Read More The SMMT trade group warns Brexit tariffs could deepen woes for a sector already in crisis. The SMMT trade group warns Brexit tariffs could deepen woes for a sector already in crisis.

Read MoreA doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus.A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus.

Read More The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing post offices across the country, sparking concerns ahead of an anticipated surge of mail-in ballots in the 2020 elections, U.S. Sen Joe Manchin and a union leader said Wednesday. Manchin said he has received numerous reports from post offices and colleagues about service cuts or looming…

Read More“The COVID-19 pandemic has just been devastating in Latin America, where the economic storm clouds were already gathering,” the U.N.’s food agency chief warned.”The COVID-19 pandemic has just been devastating in Latin America, where the economic storm clouds were already gathering,” the U.N.’s food agency chief warned.

Read More STOCKHOLM / ROME, Jul 29 (IPS) – On Friday the 24th of June, President Trump announced he was skipping a weekend at his New Jersey golf resort to “ensure law and order in Washington”, tweeting: I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues…

Read MoreHospitals in Quito are filling up and the crematoria at funeral parlors are pushed to keep up with demand.Hospitals in Quito are filling up and the crematoria at funeral parlors are pushed to keep up with demand.

Read More Thursday: Queensland closes its borders to residents of the NSW capital. Plus, a mechanic sings the praises of simple, silent electric cars Good morning, this is Richard Parkin bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Thursday 30 July. Continue reading…Thursday: Queensland closes its borders to residents of the NSW capital. Plus, a…

Read MoreOn beIN pirating case, Doha says Riyadh’s move shows ‘Saudi Arabia fully understands that it lost’.On beIN pirating case, Doha says Riyadh’s move shows ‘Saudi Arabia fully understands that it lost’.

Read MoreO Beach Ibiza boss, Tony Truman, based on the island for 20 years, explains how the new rules are impacting plans.O Beach Ibiza boss, Tony Truman, based on the island for 20 years, explains how the new rules are impacting plans.

Read MoreChina’s new “national security” legislation​, which came into force in Hong Kong on July 1, outlaws a variety of vaguely defined offenses like “sedition” that can carry sentences of life in prison.China’s new “national security” legislation​, which came into force in Hong Kong on July 1, outlaws a variety of vaguely defined offenses like…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jul 29 (IPS) – The effect of the coronavirus pandemic and its subsequent global lockdown might have a graver effect on cities and urban areas than on rural areas, possibly making women more susceptible to violence. Read the full story, “Coronavirus – Urban Areas Face the Brunt of the Pandemic”, on…