Facebook moves to limit spread of 'Boogaloo' groups after charges

Facebook Inc is making it harder to find user groups associated with the term "Boogaloo," which refers to a potential U.S. civil war or the collapse of civilization, the company said on Thursday.

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NBA: Disney World Resort set to host rest of 2020 season

The remainder of the NBA season will be played at Florida's Disney World Resort from 31 July.

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George Floyd death: China takes a victory lap over US protests

China is hitting back at the US for supporting Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrations last year.

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Argentina extends lockdown in Buenos Aires as coronavirus cases surpass 20,000

Argentina extended on Thursday a mandatory lockdown in Buenos Aires, the capital, and some other parts of the country until June 28, as confirmed coronavirus cases continue to rise, surpassing 20,000 earlier in the day.

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Rio looks to reopen as Brazil approaches Italy in coronavirus deaths

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro allowed more than 10,000 street vendors to go back to work on Thursday and Brazil's president pressed for legal action to force local governments to reopen beaches, as the coronavirus death toll in the country quickly approached that of Italy.

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Mexico reports record 4,442 new coronavirus cases

Mexico's health ministry reported a record 4,442 additional cases of the novel coronavirus in the country on Thursday, and 816 more deaths, bringing the total to 105,680 cases and 12,545 deaths.

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China reports five new COVID-19 cases, three asymptomatic cases for June 4

China reported five new COVID-19 cases and three new asymptomatic infections for June 4, the health commission said on Friday.

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White House, on Tiananmen anniversary, urges China to respect human rights

The White House, in statement on the 31st anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown, urged Beijing on Thursday to respect human rights, fulfill its commitments on Hong Kong and end persecution of ethnic and religious minorities.

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New Zealand says to buy five new Super Hercules aircraft

New Zealand said on Friday that it will purchase five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin to replace its existing fleet.

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'Get your knee off our necks,' activist Sharpton tells George Floyd memorial

Prominent civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton told mourners on Thursday that George Floyd's fatal encounter with police and the nationwide protests his death ignited marked a reckoning for America over race and justice, demanding, "Get your knee off our necks."

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D.C. mayor wants Trump's out-of-state troops gone from U.S. capital

Thousands of National Guard troops and federal officers in riot gear and masks ringed the White House and monuments in the U.S. capital this week, evoking comparisons to an occupying force.

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Coronavirus: Rumours, fear and rising Covid deaths in Pakistan

Rumours circulating in the community mean many are too scared to get help until it is too late.

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#WeAreTired: Nigerian women speak out over wave of violence

Thousands sign a petition and use the hashtag #WeAreTired to protest against recent rapes and killings.

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Quiz of the Week: What did the crew name their spaceship?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Africa's week in pictures: 29 May - 4 June 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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George Floyd: Five pieces of context to understand the protests

All the background that helps explain why these protests are happening, and why now.

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Coronavirus protests rock Senegal capital and holy city Touba

Protestors in Dakar set tyres on fire and threw stones at security forces on Wednesday night during protests over a nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed almost three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mexico reports highest toll of coronavirus deaths, new infections

Mexican health authorities reported 1,092 novel coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, the highest toll in one day so far, with total infections surging past 100,000 as the Latin American country emerges as a major center of the pandemic.

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On Raul Castro's birthday, U.S. threatens Cuba remittances

The Trump administration expanded on Wednesday its list of Cuban entities that Americans are banned from doing business with to include the financial corporation that handles U.S. remittances to the Communist-run country.

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North Korea warns South Korea to stop defectors from scattering anti-North leaflets: KCNA

The sister of North Korea’s leader has warned South Korea to stop defectors from sending leaflets into the demilitarized zone separating the countries, saying it may cancel a recent bilateral military agreement if the activity persists.

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