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Saturday, September 5, 2020
Donald Trump attacks 'slimeball' reporter in war dead row
The president rounds on a journalist who quoted him as saying dead US soldiers were "losers".
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Alain Cocq: Facebook blocks incurably ill man from livestreaming death
Alain Cocq wanted to start Facebook livestreaming his final days on Saturday morning.
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Blockbuster Survey: Christianity Is Growing as Iranians Lose Faith in Islam
For years, missions groups have been talking about the rapid growth of Christianity in Iran and now a survey of Iranian citizens is backing up those claims.
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Beirut blast: Victims remembered in one month anniversary vigil
It is one month since a port explosion caused devastation in Lebanon's capital city.
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Coronavirus: Arrests at Australia anti-lockdown protests
In Melbourne, the centre of the outbreak, 300 people marched in defiance of tough restrictions.
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Niger mass graves: Army accused of executing over 70 civilians
Niger's human rights commission has said the killings happened during counterinsurgency operations.
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Typhoon Maysak: North Korea vows to punish officials over 'casualties'
The ruling party says local officials are responsible for "dozens of casualties" in Typhoon Maysak,
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Classic Vauxhall models go on display in Luton exhibition
Vehicles from more than 100 years of production go on show in the town where they were made.
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Trump bans 'anti-American' diversity training
The president says any training sessions for government staff on "white privilege" are propaganda.
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Jessica Krug will not teach this semester, George Washington University says
Jessica Krug admitted in a blog post that she was a white Jewish woman from Kansas City.
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Stars and Stripes: Trump says famed military newspaper will not close
Stars and Stripes has been written and published by US troops for decades starting in the Civil War.
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Earth's 'lost species' only the tip of the iceberg
Hundreds of mammals will go extinct if we do not act now to address biodiversity loss, say scientists.
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El Salvador government granted favours to jailed gang leaders, report says
An investigation claims the jailed leaders were asked to reduce violence and support President Bukele.
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The 'weird signs' that led Chadwick Boseman to Black Panther
When Marvel's first black male superhero was cast, Boseman revealed some "weird signs" that it might happen.
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The fight to 'free' the Aboriginal flag
A copyright row over the flag has angered many Australians who say it is a crucial symbol of identity.
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US unrest: Dark-clad thugs on planes and other claims fact-checked
We've been debunking the misinformation swirling around protest movements in US cities.
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‘Assassins tried to kill my mother right in front of me, twice'
Shuhra Koofi has witnessed two attempts to kill her mother Fawzia Koofi, a longstanding Taliban critic.
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Why there are fears that Ethiopia could break up
The feud between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling party in the Tigray region is escalating.
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Chinese students face increased scrutiny at US airports
As US-China relations sour further, some young Chinese visitors are being accused of technology theft.
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US election 2020: Will Trump voters support the president again?
"I'm disappointed in myself", Tammy says of her 2016 vote. Many in her hometown remain devoted to the president.
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Friday, September 4, 2020
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More than 175 current, former law enforcement officials endorse Biden
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Possible sign of life in rubble weeks after Beirut blast
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One seaman survives capsize of cargo ship in typhoon
The Japanese coastguard rescued one seaman in a dramatic search operation in stormy seas.
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Coronavirus: Italy ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi in hospital
Silvio Berlusconi has medical checks in Milan, after testing positive for coronavirus this week.
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Court threat to housebuilders over leasehold ‘trap’
Four of the biggest UK developers are under the microscope over mis-selling concerns.
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Portland suspect shot dead by police during arrest
The suspect was being investigated over the shooting of a pro-Donald Trump activist at a protest.
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New best story on Hacker News: The First Randomized Controlled Trial on Vitamin D and Covid-19
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£14k alligator bag destroyed over missing import permit
A woman in Australia says goodbye to her bag after failing to apply for an £38 import licence.
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Hong Kong security law: UN experts voice deep concerns
In a letter to China experts say the law poses a serious risk to Hong Kong's freedoms.
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Suspect in Portland fatal shooting has been killed: reports
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Yang Hengjun: Australian writer held in China 'will fight to the end'
Writer Yang Hengjun says he will "never confess" to spying charges, after being detained for 19 months.
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New best story on Hacker News: Small nuclear reactors: tiny NuScale reactor gets safety approval
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Brexit: 'Significant gaps' in UK's border plans
Logistics industry groups warn supply chains could be "severely disrupted" if issues aren't addressed.
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Batman filming paused after Robert Pattinson 'tests positive for coronavirus'
Lead actor Robert Pattinson has tested positive for coronavirus, according to US media reports.
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Islamic State: Giant library of group's online propaganda discovered
Researchers say the "Caliphate Cache" is used to continually replenish extremist content on the net.
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Navid Afkari: Trump urges Iran not to execute champion wrestler
Navid Afkari has been sentenced to death over demonstrations that rocked Iran in 2018.
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Jessica Krug: George Washington University professor says she lied about being black
Jessica Krug, a white Jewish woman, admitted she had lied about black for many years.
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Ferguson and Kenosha: How two presidents responded to civil unrest
Two cities, two police shootings, two very different presidents. We take a look at their responses.
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Is Zimbabwe extending an olive branch to its white farmers?
The offer to pay those whose land was seized 20 years ago is intended to mend relations with the West.
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Alexei Navalny: Two hours that saved Russian opposition leader's life
Germany has revealed he was poisoned with Novichok. This is how events unfolded over Siberia.
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Coronavirus: The US has not reduced its Covid-19 death toll to 6% of total
False claims about the Covid-19 death toll in the US have gone viral. Here's why they're wrong.
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Africa's week in pictures: 28 August-3 September 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Why there are so few black tech start-ups
Black Lives Matter has shone a spotlight on policing, but also on other areas, like the tech industry.
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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Body neutrality: What if you don't really love or hate your body?
Body neutrality encourages people to appreciate their bodies for what it does, rather than how it looks.
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Amazon to create 7,000 new UK jobs
The online retail giant is recruiting at more than 50 sites in response to growing customer demand.
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Coronavirus vaccine trial begun by drug firms GSK and Sanofi
The companies say 440 people will be given the vaccine in the US, with the results due by December.
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Coronavirus in Africa: Overcrowding might explain mystery of low death rate
Experts are reaching towards a startling hypothesis about the continent's low infection and death rates.
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Jamaica election: Voters go to polls amid surge in Covid-19 cases
Voters are concerned about the economy and crime and how to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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Efforts Ramping Up to Get Intra-Afghan Peace Talks Started
Officials on both sides of Afghanistan’s protracted conflict say efforts are ramping up for a start to intra-Afghan negotiations, a critical next step to a U.S.-negotiated peace deal with the Taliban.
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SSE fined £2m by Ofgem over 'inside information'
The fine relates to delays in disclosing a deal that SSE struck with National Grid in March 2016.
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Covid: Australian anti-lockdown suspect's arrest draws controversy
Viral footage shows police handcuffing a pregnant woman in her home for allegedly "inciting" a protest.
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Louise Michel: Migrants rescued by Banksy boat to disembark in Sicily
More than 350 people, including 150 rescued by Banksy's boat, have left a Mediterranean rescue ship.
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New best story on Hacker News: Police-issued "courtesy cards" help friends and family out of minor infractions
Police-issued "courtesy cards" help friends and family out of minor infractions
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Modi Twitter: Account linked to Indian PM hacked
Twitter said a series of tweets were sent from an account linked to the prime minister asking for donations.
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Daniel Prude: NY black man died after police pinned him down
Daniel Prude, who was unarmed, died a week after being pinned down by officers in Rochester.
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Cargo ship with crew and thousands of cattle missing in typhoon off Japan
Japan's coast guard found one crew member drifting in rough waters, as the search continues.
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Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson: Actor and family had Covid-19
The world's highest paid actor calls the positive tests a "kick in the gut", but his family is now well.
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Biden calls for police to be charged over shootings
The Democratic White House candidate spoke after completing a record-breaking fundraising haul.
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Modi Twitter: Account linked to Indian PM hacked
Twitter said a series of tweets were sent from an account linked to the PM asking for donations.
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Tom Seaver, who won 311 games and three Cy Young awards during his Hall of Fame baseball career, has died at 75, according to hi
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India bans PUBG, Baidu and more than 100 apps linked to China
The list of forbidden products includes the popular video game PUBG and search giant Baidu's app.
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California assemblywoman brings newborn to the legislature floor.
Buffy Wicks was denied a request to vote remotely during maternity leave so she brought her daughter to work.
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Moments of joy between mothers and children in prison
Photographer Jadwiga Bronte uses portraits to document the experiences of mothers in prison.
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How Covid-19 myths are merging with QAnon conspiracy theory
Online and in real-life demonstrations, two viral conspiracy theories are increasingly coming together.
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US elections 2020: Fact-checking Trump on crime in Democratic-run cities
US president has made urban crime an issue, but is he right about who runs the most violent cities?
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India's kite-makers see sales fly during lockdown
Demand for kites has soared in India since March, as more people take up the hobby to pass the time.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Thailand's king reinstates his consort after her fall from grace
Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was stripped of her title last year after being accused of "disloyalty".
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Trump condemns 'dangerous anti-police rhetoric'
Visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin, the US president says police officers are "under tremendous pressure".
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Honeybee venom 'kills some breast cancer cells'
Tests show promising results against two cancer types but more research is needed, scientists say.
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Young Israelis and Emiratis meet online after peace deal
Some young people from both countries are finding out more about each other on video calls.
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House prices at all-time high, says Nationwide
August saw the highest monthly rise in prices since 2004 as the recovery continued, the lender says.
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George Floyd death: What’s changed, 100 days later?
A protest movement reborn, colonial symbols destroyed and policing scrutinised.
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BTS tell fans to 'stay strong' during difficult year
Speaking to the BBC, the K-pop group reflect on their US pop success and support from their fans.
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Ed Markey defeats Joseph Kennedy III in Massachusetts primary
The grandson of assassinated politician Robert Kennedy lost to the incumbent Ed Markey.
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Unilever to cut fossil fuels from cleaning brands
The consumer giant has pledged to wipe out oil-based chemicals from its detergents by 2030.
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Facebook and Twitter 'dismantle Russian network'
Facebook said the accounts sought to "target public debate in the US" but "had very little reach".
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Australia in first recession for nearly 30 years
Australia's economy has shrunk the most since records began in 1959 due to lockdowns.
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Australia in first recession for nearly 30 years
Australia's economy has shrunk the most since records began in 1959 due to lockdowns.
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New best story on Hacker News: Amazon deletes job listings for analysts to track ‘labor organizing threats’
Amazon deletes job listings for analysts to track ‘labor organizing threats’
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Khmer Rouge prison commander Comrade Duch dies
He was convicted of crimes against humanity for running a notoriously brutal torture prison in Cambodia.
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Nancy Pelosi pictured without mask in hair salon
The US House speaker, who has called Mr Trump a coward for not wearing a mask, claimed ignorance of rules.
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Charlie Hebdo: Fourteen suspects to face trial over Paris massacre
They are accused of helping Islamist militants stage the deadly attack on Charlie Hebdo in 2015.
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Afghanistan resumes Taliban prisoner release
The release of 5,000 militants forms part of a US-Taliban peace deal reached earlier this year.
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The nudists spreading coronavirus in a French resort
An outbreak of Covid-19 has hit 30% of those tested in the popular naturist village of Cap d'Agde.
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Iran nuclear deal: Why US 'snapback' sanctions on Iran could fail
The US is in a legal muddle over its efforts to re-impose sanctions on Iran, says Prof Marc Weller.
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The Nigerian drummer who set the beat for US civil rights
Babatunde Olatunji was part of a generation of Africans who fought for racial justice in the US.
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The other public health crisis killing Canadians
Since March, Canada has rushed to contain the virus. But some life-saving measures are killing Canadians.
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Live video dating: Finding love online with an audience
A new breed of app is allowing people to go on live video dates, while others watch on.
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Black Lives Matter: 'I refuse to let a slaver take my name away'
When the statue of Edward Colston was pulled down in Bristol during the UK's Black Lives Matter protests, it had special resonance for one man thousands of miles away.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
New best story on Hacker News: Tesla’s former CTO is building a giant lithium-ion battery recycling operation
Tesla’s former CTO is building a giant lithium-ion battery recycling operation
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Climate change: Power companies 'hindering' move to green energy
New research suggests utilities are dragging their feet when it comes to embracing wind and solar.
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Coronavirus: Jobs furlough scheme begins winding down
The government is reducing the amount of furloughed workers' wages it pays from 80% to 70%.
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The 1980s 'super recession': When unemployment topped 3m - and kept rising
As the UK copes with being in a recession, how does it compare with the recession in the 1980s?
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Lee Jae-yong: Samsung heir faces fresh charges over 2015 merger
South Korean prosecutors indict Lee Jae-yong on alleged stock and accounting fraud over a 2015 merger.
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New best story on Hacker News: Supporting Linux kernel development in Rust
Supporting Linux kernel development in Rust
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BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history
The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper.
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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content
Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.
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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia
The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.
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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia
The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.
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JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears
A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students.
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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content
Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.
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Saudi king sacks defence officials
Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.
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New best story on Hacker News: App Review process updates
App Review process updates
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Coronavirus: Portugal return to quarantine list would cause 'chaos and hardship'
The head of BA's parent company warns against new measures, as coronavirus cases in Portugal rise.
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M&S food goes fully online with Ocado launch
The grocer is making its entire range available for delivery but experts are divided on the move.
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Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash
Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist.
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How this African restaurant adapted to the pandemic
Molly Malone's Restaurant in Johannesburg has converted its carpark into an outdoor 'roadhouse'.
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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes
The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.
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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015
Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.
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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'
For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.
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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft
The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.
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Prashant Bhushan: India finds an unlikely hero in lawyer-activist
Prashant Bhushan refused to apologise to the Supreme Court and got a symbolic one-rupee fine.
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Monday, August 31, 2020
Cheng Lei: Australian anchor on Chinese TV detained in China
Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen, worked as a news presenter for government run CGTN in Beijing.
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Tell Us How College Is Different This Year
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New best story on Hacker News: After 48 years, Democrats endorse nuclear energy in platform
After 48 years, Democrats endorse nuclear energy in platform
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India GDP shows worst quarterly slump in decades
It contracted by 23.9% in the quarter from April to June, according to official data.
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TikTok owner to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law
New rules mean Beijing could block the sale of the app's video recommendation engine.
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Pranab Mukherjee: Former president of India dies after Covid diagnosis
Pranab Mukherjee had a long political career and also served on the boards of IMF and World Bank.
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Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up
Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year.
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French magazine condemned for showing MP Danièle Obono as slave
A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono.
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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested
Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide was depicted in a film.
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Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine
President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia's, will ask for volunteers in the coming days.
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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader 'to address UN Security Council'
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya will reportedly brief the Security Council on Friday as protests continue.
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China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions
Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China, as bilateral tensions grow.
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Coronavirus: 'Covidiots' criticised on Tui quarantine flight
Mask rules were ignored on a Zante flight where everyone was told to self-isolate, a passenger says.
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India accuses China of 'border violation'
China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks.
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Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal
The first commercial flight marks a major step in normalising ties between the two countries.
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New best story on Hacker News: Show HN: Learn how WebRTC actually works. A book on the protocols, not just APIs
Show HN: Learn how WebRTC actually works. A book on the protocols, not just APIs
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The airline founder building Asia’s next super app
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes is expanding into banking, music and e-payments to help tackle the travel slump.
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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.
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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year
The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021.
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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide
More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.
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Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent
More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed.
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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.
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Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution
It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura.
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Sunday, August 30, 2020
Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward's release clause remains valid, says La Liga
The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, says La Liga.
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Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final
India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round.
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French spying: Senior army officer investigated
The officer is stationed with Nato in Italy and is suspected of spying for Russia, sources say.
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Woman arrested for naked video on India's Lakshman Jhula bridge
The woman faces charges under India's internet law over the incident on the Lakshman Jhula bridge.
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Split emerges among top male tennis players
Novak Djokovic quits as president of the ATP player council to front a new association aiming to increase the power of the players.
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Moss Bros considering closing stores in rescue deal
The suit maker has been hit by Covid-19 restrictions on events such as Royal Ascot and large weddings.
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Belarus: Heavy security for anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk
Riot police cordon off the main square in the centre of Minsk as columns of people march towards it.
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Montenegro election: Long-ruling party faces tough challenge
An alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia.
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Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament
Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions.
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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as protesters clash
One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland.
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Restaurant in China Collapses During Birthday Party, Killing 29
Rescue efforts ended at a two-story restaurant in a northern China village that collapsed during an 80th birthday celebration for a resident, leaving 29 dead, authorities said Sunday.
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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest
A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.
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Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist
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