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Joe Biden Had Better Watch It

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By Gail Collins and Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jxbpES

Ron Jeremy Is Charged With Sexually Assaulting 13 More Women

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By Julia Jacobs from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/352qN8f

Journalist Quits Kenosha Paper in Protest of Its Jacob Blake Rally Coverage

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By Marc Tracy from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2EQIf4s

Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race

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By Mike Baker, Thomas Kaplan and Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32EEtTN

Between Reps at the Gym, a Strong Connection

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By Alix Strauss from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/3kkqxqf

Elon Musk Is Now Richer Than Mark Zuckerberg After Tesla Stock Split

Elon Musk passed Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg Monday as shares of Tesla continued their unrelenting rally after undergoing a forward stock split. As of 2:22 p.m., Musk was worth $111.9 billion... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YPMyE0

Hong Kong Starts Mass Covid Tests Amid Calls For Boycott

Hong Kong launched a mass coronavirus testing scheme on Tuesday, but calls for millions to take up the offer have been undermined by deep distrust of the government following China's crushing of the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31JaWco

"Strategy Is To Push Back China": US Envoy On Economy, India

Asserting that Beijing has been picking up fights right now virtually on every front of its interest, a top American diplomat on Monday said the United States's strategy to counter it is to push back... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bdwHUU

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nasdaq rallies while S&P 500 registers biggest August gain since 1986

While the S&P boasted its steepest August percentage gain in more than three decades it ended Monday lower as investors took a pause although the Nasdaq rallied thanks to high-flying stocks including Apple Inc from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/32JloQr

Success Of Indo-Pacific Strategy "Impossible" Without India: Top US Envoy

The United States requires India standing by its side for the success of its strategy of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, a top American diplomat said Monday noting that the Quad concept has... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3blWlHe

Joe Biden Accuses "Toxic" Donald Trump Of Fanning US Unrest

Joe Biden on Monday accused President Donald Trump of stoking violence after a week of deadly unrest catapulted law and order to the top of the political agenda barely two months before the US... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2QD5OQS

Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.

Opening Up Without Control Of COVID-19 Is "Recipe For Disaster", Says WHO

Countries with significant active spread of coronavirus must prevent amplifying events, as opening up without the virus being under control would be a "recipe for disaster", the World Health... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/32KOsa7

Emergency Authorisation Of COVID-19 Vaccines Needs Great Care: WHO

The emergency authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines requires a "great deal of seriousness and reflection", the World Health Organization said on Monday after the United States announced it was... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YTIHpL

Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NASA selects potential mission to study dynamics of the Sun

"We constantly seek missions that use cutting edge technology and novel approaches to push the boundaries of science," Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for NASA`s Science Mission Directorate in Washington, said in a statement. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/34QOIam

India accuses China of 'border violation'

China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks.

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.

Leadership Starts The Day You're Born: Kamala Harris To South Asian Women

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate, has urged South Asian women to run for office and take up a leadership role in their communities. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2EF38Qg

Japan-US Ties Will Remain Unchanged: Shinzo Abe To Trump After Quitting

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told U.S. President Donald Trump that the strengthening of their two nations' alliance would be maintained even after Abe's departure from office, a Japanese... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gG4qav

Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet becomes most liked on Twitter ever

The sudden passing away of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman left most people surprised. And, as tributes and condolences continued to pour in from all quarters, the social media platform confirmed on Sunday that the tweet shared by his team, announcing Boseman’s death, is the most-liked tweet of all time.  from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/3hJJHUD

What Happened in Portland? Here’s What We Know

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By Bryan Pietsch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2G6obLP

Trump Embraces Fringe Theories on Protests and the Coronavirus

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By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32GrbpU

Steven Mnuchin Tried to Save the Economy. Not Even His Family Is Happy.

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By James B. Stewart and Alan Rappeport from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3hGUFKP

The Princess vs. the Portrait in Trumpworld

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By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Z34w6r

Thousands Arrested For "Virus-Related Crimes" In China

Nearly 5,800 people suspected of killing health workers, selling defective medical equipment and lying about their travel history have been arrested in China for epidemic-related crimes since January,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2QKjmK9

US Coronavirus Tally Nears 6 Million-Mark

The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet's total, as nations around the world battle to contain the raging pandemic. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jy5E9T

UN Praises Qatar For Enacting Key Reforms For Migrant Workers

The United Nations labour agency on Sunday commended Qatar for abolishing an exploitative employment system that required migrant workers to seek their employer's permission to change jobs. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2EJ4CJ8

Asteroid over 22 metres in diameter to fly by Earth on Tuesday

"Will #asteroid 2011 ES4 hit Earth? No! 2011 ES4`s close approach is `close` on an astronomical scale but poses no danger of actually hitting Earth," NASA Asteroid Watch posted Saturday on its Twitter account.  "#PlanetaryDefense experts expect it to safely pass by at least 45,000 miles (792,000 football fields) away on Tuesday Sept. 1," it added. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/3beTLTo

US Intel Chief Blames Lawmakers For "Pandemic" Of Leaks

US intelligence chief John Ratcliffe on Sunday defended his move to end in-person election security briefings to Congress, blaming a "pandemic" of leaks from lawmakers. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3b9e1pr

Covid-19 Live Updates: U.S. Cases Pass 6 Million

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/3gHN9hl

Trump Presses Law And Order Message As Protest Turns Deadly

A man was shot dead in the US city of Portland, police said Sunday, the latest violence to upend anti-racism protests as President Donald Trump presses an election message characterizing his... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3b9vXju

Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

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.

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.

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.

Belarus protest: Dozens arrested at mass rally

The country's been gripped by mass protests since the August election, widely thought to have been rigged.

US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

Philippine Network That Clashed With Duterte Ends Local Coverage

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By Jason Gutierrez from NYT World https://ift.tt/2FZei2w

US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

Worth over $9 trillion, US tech stocks outshine entire European stock market

The market capitalisation of US tech stocks has crossed $9 trillion and now the sector is worth more than the entire European stock market. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/3jsE79A

Zuckerberg Says Facebook's Failure to Remove Militia Page an 'Operational Mistake'

By Reuters from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QBLJKw

Global Coronavirus Cases Pass 25 Million-Mark: Report

More than 25 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide, according to an AFP tally of official sources on Sunday at around 0430 GMT. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2EIy3ea

‘A Family Business:’ Graft Investigation Threatens Brazil’s Bolsonaro

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By Ernesto Londoño, Manuela Andreoni and Letícia Casado from NYT World https://ift.tt/34IAyrG

Djokovic and Other Top Men Are Creating a Players’ Association

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By Ben Rothenberg from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2G9dEzG

The True Cost of Lionel Messi’s Declaration of Independence

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By Unknown Author from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34HdhXh

An American Disaster Foretold

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By Roger Cohen from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2QBqNDG

What Makes Some People More Resilient Than Others

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By Eilene Zimmerman from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3fyi13E

How Chadwick Boseman Embodies Black Male Dignity

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By Reggie Ugwu from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/31Ds8jE

Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

Outrage After French Magazine Shows Black MP As A Slave In Chains

French President Emmanuel Macron led nationwide outrage Saturday after an ultra-conservative magazine portrayed a black lawmaker as a slave. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/34MNqxg

China To Step Up Efforts To Fight "Splittism" In Tibet, Says Xi Jinping

China must build an "impregnable fortress" to maintain stability in Tibet, protect national unity and educate the masses in the struggle against "splittism", President Xi Jinping told senior leaders,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3b8hmF6

33 US States Reject Trump Administration's Covid Testing Guidelines: Report

A majority of U.S. states have rejected new Trump administration COVID-19 testing guidance in an extraordinary rebuke of the nation's top agency for disease prevention, according to officials at state... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/34S78Ya

World's Largest Wetland, Brazil's Pantanal, Burns From Above And Below

The world's largest wetland is ablaze, but the fire is often invisible. In Brazil's Pantanal, the vegetation compacted under the marshy flood water during the wet season dries out as ponds and lagoons... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31KyOg1

Trump Visits Areas Hit By Hurricane Laura

President Donald Trump on Saturday toured areas hit by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and in Texas receiving briefings on emergency operations and relief efforts. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/32yg3LM

Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast

Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.

'They wanted to drown me at birth - now I'm a poet'

Kuli Kohli has always used writing as a means of escape from the prejudice she has experienced as an Asian woman with cerebral palsy.

Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist

Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights.

Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus

Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.

ICYMI: Aquarium art and crop portraits

Plus a newborn puma and pioneering women statues in our round-up of stories you may have missed this week.

Anthony Martignetti (‘Anthony!’), Who Raced Home for Spaghetti, Dies at 63

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By Sam Roberts from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2EtCrxU

At Least 14 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes US

At least 14 people were killed after Hurricane Laura slammed into the southern US states of Louisiana and Texas, authorities and local media said Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/32CZIW6

FOX NEWS: Why the 'Ben-Hur' remake is rotten

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Why the 'Ben-Hur' remake is rotten Fox411 Movies: 'Rotten Tomatoes' Editor-in-chief Matt Atchity discusses this weekend's movie releases, including the epic 'Ben-Hur' remake

FOX NEWS: Rio Olympics : People having sex on live report?

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Rio Olympics : People having sex on live report? Fox411: During live broadcast, a BBC reporter catches a couple having sex on the beach. Or were they just reading a book in a particularly active fashion?

FOX NEWS: Why Natalie Portman's new film is in Hebrew

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Why Natalie Portman's new film is in Hebrew Face2Face: Natalie Portman discusses her most personal film yet, 'A Tale of Love and Darkness,' which tells the story of a mother and son in Jerusalem during the years before Israeli statehood

FOX NEWS: Tom Arnold wants more gun control

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Tom Arnold wants more gun control Fox411: Actor makes emotional plea after nephew commits suicide

FOX NEWS: Jaden Smith has always been 'super duper fly'

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Jaden Smith has always been 'super duper fly' Fox411: Actor says if anyone is getting bullied, he has their back

FOX NEWS: 'Fixer Upper' stars upset homes becoming vacation rentals

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'Fixer Upper' stars upset homes becoming vacation rentals Fox411: Chip and Joanna Gaines plan to change show's rules

FOX NEWS: Bob Costas mocked for Simone Biles, Aly Raisman interview

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Bob Costas mocked for Simone Biles, Aly Raisman interview Fox411: Bob Costas' interview with Simone Biles and Aly Raisman didn't go over too well

NBA Star LeBron James Emerges As Potent Political Force Ahead Of US Polls

Two years after a conservative commentator told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble," the NBA star has become an increasingly influential political force as issues of racial justice and voter... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/32z6n3H

"Black Panther" Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Cancer

Chadwick Boseman, the star of the ground-breaking superhero movie "Black Panther," has died from colon cancer, his publicist told AFP Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3hHFSiI

Trump Pays "Highest Respect" To Resigning Japan PM Shinzo Abe

US President Donald Trump on Friday paid his "highest respect" to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and voiced concern over his "great friend" resigning for health reasons. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3jsjVVg

Failure To Remove Militia Page "An Operational Mistake": Facebook

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg took responsibility and faulted his company for not removing the page and event for a militia group before two people were killed at a protest in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2QwHPCM

Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.

Paralyzed Black US Police Shooting Victim No Longer Tied To Bed: Lawyer

Police have removed handcuffs shackling Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed after US police shot him repeatedly in the back, to his hospital bed and stopped monitoring him, Blake's lawyer said Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/32EMk3K

Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus.

March on Washington 2020: Protesters Hope to Rekindle Spirit of 1963

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By Michael Wines and Aishvarya Kavi from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YZ5z7p

N.Y.C. Tenants Say They Were Tricked Into Appearing in R.N.C. Video

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By Matthew Haag from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3gBm0MP

Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states.

Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.

Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows.

Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India

Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state.

Covid-19 Live Updates: The White House, Under Fire for Discouraging Testing, Says It Will Buy Millions of Test Kits

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/3hBN7c3

China Fires Missiles Into South China Sea, Sending U.S. a Message

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By Steven Lee Myers and Keith Bradsher from NYT World https://ift.tt/2YGhHK7

Over 100 Ex-Staff Members for John McCain Endorse Joe Biden

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By Jonathan Martin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YBE43e

Live Updates: Mets and Marlins Walk Off the Field as Kenosha Fallout Spreads

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3lrvqhy

What if Facebook Is the Real ‘Silent Majority’?

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By Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31ySBi1

Fed Chair Sets Stage for Longer Periods of Lower Rates

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By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3aYwRzq

Stephen Colbert Refuses to Watch Night 3 of the R.N.C.

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By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3gzWZ4T

UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya

BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli.

Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage

A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water.

Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US

It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda.

Donald Trump Accepts Republican Nomination For Second Term

President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination for reelection Thursday before a large crowd at the White House -- and against a national backdrop of explosive racial tensions and the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3b4fdu1

Fire At Hurricane-Hit Louisiana Chemical Plant, Residents To Stay Indoors

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday asked residents in three southwestern communities to stay indoors with windows and doors shut as a plume rose from a chemical fire at a Biolab plant in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YITZwZ

No Laughing Matter As Dutch Masterwork Stolen For Third Time

Thieves have stolen the painting "Two Laughing Boys" by Dutch golden age artist Frans Hals from a museum in the Netherlands, the third time it has been taken, police said Thursday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3b58aBy

Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha.

Will Campaign In Person In US Battleground States, Says Joe Biden

Joe Biden said Thursday he will soon campaign in person in battleground states that could decide the US presidential election, a change of course for the Democrat who has largely hunkered down at home... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2EEvWbe

Trump Has Shown Reckless Disregard For Wellbeing Of US: Kamala Harris

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris, who is the Democratic Party's vice-presidential candidate, on Thursday blasted President Donald Trump for having "failed" in and "shown reckless disregard" for the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ljV3kB

4 Killed After Hurricane Laura Strikes Louisiana, Causes Less Damage

Hurricane Laura ripped through Louisiana on Thursday, killing four people who were crushed by falling trees and igniting a chemical plant fire that continued to send a chlorine-infused plume of smoke... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3lrlkNW

Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty International accuses police of rights abuses

Amnesty International finds police beat protesters and rioted with Hindu mobs against Muslims.

Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism

To many Japanese, discrimination against black people has been a foreign problem, but things are changing.

Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?

The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.

Colombia ex-leader Uribe's detention splits generations

Loyal supporters defend Álvaro Uribe to the hilt but younger Colombians want a fresh start.

Sushant Singh Rajput: Rhea Chakraborty on 'media trial' after Bollywood star's death

Rhea Chakraborty is facing a hate campaign after the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput.

MLK, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah’s daughters discuss racial justice

The daughters of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah discuss Black Lives Matter.

The Epic Shamelessness of the Republican Convention

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By Frank Bruni from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2YC412J

Republican Convention: Best and Worst Moments From Night 2

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By The New York Times Opinion from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/31tg1oZ

Convicted of Sex Crimes, but With No Victims

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By Michael Winerip from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/34LULgD

Why Does the Coronavirus Hit Men Harder? A New Clue

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By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3jcLtOs

Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Departure Brings Relief on Liberty University’s Campus

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By Ruth Graham from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2FNvCr9

RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins

The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness.

India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe

There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus.

Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers

Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines.

"Lifetime Of Utter Silence": New Zealand PM On Mosque Shooter

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern welcomed the life sentence for the Christchurch mosque gunman on Thursday, saying he deserved a lifetime of "complete and utter silence". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3hLgngN

Now Asymptomatic People Don't Need Covid Test After Exposure, Says US

After previously encouraging people without Covid-19 symptoms to get tested if they have been exposed to someone diagnosed with the virus, US health authorities have abruptly reversed their position... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31yQBGS

"Inhuman" New Zealand Mosque Shooter Sentenced To Life Without Parole

New Zealand mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday for the massacre of 51 Muslim worshippers, with a judge calling him "wicked" and "inhuman". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3aZTcMO

NBA, MLB and MLS postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks' walkout over Jacob Blake shooting

After Milwaukee Bucks cancelled a fixture over the shooting of Jacob Blake, other basketball, football, tennis and soccer players follow suit.

Iran Allows UN Access To Alleged Nuclear Sites

Iran agreed Wednesday to allow the UN watchdog the access it has requested to two alleged nuclear sites, as the head of the agency ended his first visit to Tehran. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3hxKQ1n

EU Trade Commissioner Resigns After COVID-19 Breach Claims

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan, a key figure in Brexit talks, resigned on Wednesday, after making a recent trip across Ireland in an apparent breach of three sets of coronavirus guidelines. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3hyCkiW

Christchurch shooting: Gunman given life without parole

Brenton Tarrant, 29, shot dead 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch in March last year.

Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named

Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate

The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate.

Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise

Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited.

India NEET, JEE exams: 'Conducting these exams will be a giant mistake'

Indian students are demanding that competitive college exams be postponed due to the pandemic.

Why Navalny’s team sees Kremlin's hands in attack

Activists do not doubt the Russian opposition figure was targeted for his political work.

Blueberry farmers warn of 'disaster' crop

Wild blueberry farmers in the US state of Maine are now facing numerous challenges.

Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay

Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved.

A Woman May Have Been Cured of H.I.V. Without Medical Treatment

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By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2ErWrAY

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested over Yuen Long

One is accused of rioting, over the 2019 incident which saw protesters attacked at Yuen Long station.

Ant IPO: China's mighty financial group heads for a mega market debut

Little known in the West, China's dominant mobile payment firm is tipped for the world's biggest IPO.

Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister

Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up.

Covid-19 Live Updates: C.D.C. Changes Testing Guidance to Exclude People Without Symptoms, Worrying Experts

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2EAVBkV

Trump’s Fights Are Their Fights. They Have His Back Unapologetically.

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By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aWM8k0

G.O.P. Gathers for a Second Night

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By Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Qomgo4

Republican Convention: Best and Worst Moments From Night 1

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By The New York Times Opinion from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3gpP9dV

The Girl Scout Uniform, Updated for Gen Z

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By Jessica Testa from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/31oLIQm

Biden’s Loose Lips Could Sink His Chances

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By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3lbeDQ1

"Not Human, Not Even An Animal": New Zealand Mosque Killer Told In Court

The father of a three-year-old boy shot dead in last year's New Zealand mosque attacks told gunman Brenton Tarrant Wednesday that he was an "evil man" whose atrocity had failed in its goal to sow... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/34yiIHZ

WTI Crude: Oil price hits five-month highs as US producers cut output ahead of hurricane

WTI Crude: Oil prices rose to a five-month high on Tuesday as U.S. producers shut most offshore output in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Hurricane Laura even as rising coronavirus cases in Asia and Europe capped gains. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/3aVPvb6

Global Markets: Asian stocks set for cautious gains on China-US trade hopes

Global Markets: Asian stock were set for a choppy session on Wednesday, following a mixed Wall Street lead as markets cheered signs of progress in US-Sino trade negotiations but remained cautious about the broader economic outlook. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/2EDET4M

Black Homeowners Face Discrimination in Appraisals

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By Debra Kamin from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/31qDwPB

Black Man Shot By Police Paralyzed, "Fighting For His Life": Family

The Black man shot in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was left paralyzed and "fighting for his life," his family and lawyers said on Tuesday, as authorities in the lakefront town braced for... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3aV38XW

RNC 2020: Melania Trump to take centre stage on second night

The party conference's second night will also hear from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump.

Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons

Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings.

Fears of a serial killer in South African farm community

A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered.

Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles

The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future.

Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines

The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't.

"Joe Biden Should Not Concede" In Close Election, Says Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton, who lost to Donald Trump in 2016, said Tuesday that this year's Democratic challenger Joe Biden should refuse to concede until all votes are counted in a tight and possibly drawn-out... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/34zq3qK

US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government

Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling".

Beirut residents fear they may lose their homes to gentrification after blast

Mrs Beaini has lived in the same Beirut house for more than 60 years, but she can't afford repairs.

WindowSwap: ‘I think we all are explorers in our own ways’

People from around the world are sharing videos of what’s outside their windows.

World's First Confirmed Coronavirus Re-Infection Reported In Hong Kong

A man caught the coronavirus after recovering from an initial bout in April in what scientists said was the first case showing that reinfection may occur within a few months. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2CWo709

Trump, Fellow Republicans' Ominous Predictions For US If Joe Biden Wins

President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans opened their national convention on Monday by painting a dire portrait of America if Democrat Joe Biden wins the White House in November, arguing he... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gqzIlU

Trump: US and China hold 'constructive' trade talks after delay

President Trump had previously postponed the trade meeting as he didn't "want to talk to China right now."

The 50 Best TV Shows on Netflix Right Now

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"I Was A Beast Before...": The Debilitating Long-Term Impact Of Covid

Before Daniela Alves caught Covid-19 in March, the 31-year-old Londoner regularly worked overtime to accelerate her career as a mobile app designer. Now, she struggles with client meetings, and says... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3hmiGXf

How to Watch the Republican National Convention

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