Dozens of WWII Veterans to Gather in Hawaii Amid Pandemic

Several dozen aging U.S. veterans, including some who were in Tokyo Bay as swarms of warplanes buzzed overhead and nations converged to end World War II, will gather on a battleship in Pearl Harbor next month to mark the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, even if it means the vulnerable group may be risking their lives again amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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President Trump's Condemning of 'Beyond Disgraceful' Attacks on Religious Freedom Leads up to UN Commemoration

On August 22, the United Nations (UN) will recognize the second annual "International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief," as a way for states to increase their efforts in raising awareness on violence and discrimination against people based on their religion or belief.

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Oradour-sur-Glane: France's best-known Nazi massacre site vandalised

President Macron condemns the "unspeakable" act at Oradour-sur-Glane, where 642 people were killed.

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Fredie Blom: 'World's oldest man' dies aged 116 in South Africa

Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified.

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Coronavirus: Germany puts on crowded 'study concerts' with Tim Bendzko

Scientists are using Saturday's three concerts to explore ways of holding mass indoor events safely.

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ICYMI: Leopard cubs in unlikely places and baby pandas

Baby pandas, leopard cubs and Europe's biggest mural. Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term

Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life sentence.

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Iraqi activist killing: Why are so many being targeted?

Riham Yaqoob was the face of many local anti-government protests, why are activists being targeted?

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Red Hot Chilli Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64

Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique".

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New best story on Hacker News: Fast.ai releases new deep learning course

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Belarus unrest: Opposition leader says Belarusian people must not stop now

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the people must continue fighting.

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New best story on Hacker News: Efficiency is dangerous and slowing down makes life better

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany

The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia.

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Viktor Tsoi: How a 33-year-old song became an anthem for change in Belarus

For anyone watching the protests in Belarus, there is one song that keeps being heard in the crowds.

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Syrian refugees left feeling helpless - again - by Beirut blast

Thousands of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon were among those worst affected by the disaster.

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Nile dam row: Ethiopia's pop stars hit out

The battle with Egypt over who has rights to the waters of the River Nile is played out by musicians.

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Coronavirus: Historic Bratislava counts cost of closed borders

Slovakia was praised for its swift response to Covid-19, but its tourist industry is paying the price.

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Brexit: The EU and UK are locked in last-minute power play

Time is running out for Brussels and London to reach a post-Brexit trade deal.

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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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19th amendment: A 100-year milestone for women... and what comes next

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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The last meals of US prisoners on death row

Photographer Jackie Black recreated the meals requested by US prisoners before they were executed.

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Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses and face paint

Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that "appropriates American Indian cultures" at their home stadium.

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Wildfires in Northern California blamed for at least 5 deaths

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UK government debt hits £2tn for first time

The government now owes more than 100% of GDP for the first time in 60 years.

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UK retail sales climb back to pre-pandemic levels

Sales rose by 3.6% in July as demand for clothing recovered and people spent more on fuel.

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Coronavirus: Job shortage sees 1,000 people chase one position

Data reveals vacancy adverts are down by 59% compared with last summer, with some areas down 80%.

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Veep star mixes politics and comedy at convention

The Veep star and host of Joe Biden's convention night poked fun at President Trump - but was she funny?

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Alibaba tells Trump we 'support American brands'

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

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Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds.

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape

Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.

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US Demands International Community Restore UN Sanctions Against Iran

The United States on Thursday demanded that virtually all of the previous UN sanctions against Iran be restored, citing the Islamic republic’s failure to abide by the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal – known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

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New best story on Hacker News: Moving from YouTube to PeerTube

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DNC 2020: We will overcome this season of darkness - Joe Biden

Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

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Joe Biden to deliver most important speech of his career as he closes out DNC

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China's Alibaba offers olive branch to Trump

The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic.

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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness

The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division".

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Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.

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Pete Buttigieg, Mike Bloomberg to speak on final night of DNC - before speech of Joe Biden's life

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Lyft and Uber receive reprieve in California employment rights row

The companies have appealed a court ruling to classify their drivers as employees, not contractors.

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Coronavirus: Youthful Pakistan appears to avoid worst of pandemic

Testing in Pakistan has been low, but the country seems to have suffered less than its neighbours.

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Coronavirus: Why Spain is seeing second wave

Spain has Europe's fastest-rising caseload two months after it lifted one of the strictest lockdowns.

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Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 August 2020

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

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Thom Brennaman: Cincinnati Reds suspend broadcaster for homophobic slur

The Cincinnati Reds baseball team suspend commentator Thom Brennaman after he broadcasted a homophobic comment that he believed was off air.

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Kamala Harris speech: What was the verdict on how she did?

The California senator made history to formally accept the Democratic VP nomination. How did she do?

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Sports Direct owner Frasers Group sees signs of 'normality' returning

Despite the recovery Frasers Group says profits fell during "the most challenging year" in its history.

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Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump

On a night that crowned the vice-presidential nominee, the party had choice words for the commander-in-chief.

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