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Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate
The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon. …
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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?
In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.…
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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more
Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good. from BB…
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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria
Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.…
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The man whose death convulsed US
He was an athlete, friend and father whose life and struggles were emblematic of any American. fr…
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Nasa SpaceX launch: What is the Crew Dragon?
A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station. from …
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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims
Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport b…
The Salt Lake Tribune
A guide to that graffiti and slang you see after Salt Lake City’s protest
From Washington Square to the Capitol, protesters on Saturday painted graffiti in Salt Lake City t…
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Derek Chauvin, officer arrested in George Floyd's death, has a record of shootings and complaints
The Minneapolis officer fired after George Floyd's death was involved in police shootings durin…
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Police disperse anti-Bolsonaro protesters in Brazil
Police say they used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators in Brazil's largest city on…
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India coronavirus: Why is India reopening amid a spike in cases?
India's caseload continues to rise even as restrictions ease across the country. from Yahoo…
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Journalists Under Attack Show How Trump’s Hate for the Press Has Spread
Journalists have been attacked all over the world while on the job covering protests for years, but…
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Trump justice department forces out top FBI lawyer in Flynn case – report
* NBC News: general counsel Dana Boente forced out on Friday * Fox News host Lou Dobbs slammed lawy…
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As Minneapolis rioters set buildings ablaze, grocer pleads to save his stores
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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts on historic mission enter space station
Nasa's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken complete their 19-hour flight to the orbiting laboratory. …
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How Germany tackled the coronavirus: 9 people tell us they are thankful for good leadership and a robust health system
Germany's Chancellor Merkel, a former scientist, instilled confidence. A national tendency to f…
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Iowa Rep. Steve King's many outrageous comments may finally catch up with him
The longtime lawmaker faces several challengers in the upcoming Republican primary. from Yahoo …
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'You're not going to out-concern me and out-care me': Atlanta's mayor makes a powerful plea against violence and destruction in George Floyd protests
"This is not a protest," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said. "This is chaos. A protest …
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'Outside agitators' blamed for violent protest wave
With Saturday's light of day, the true damage from overnight protests and riots in Minneapolis…
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Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers
Saudi Arabia's mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more t…
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India announces major easing of coronavirus lockdown
India said Saturday it would begin a major relaxation of the world's biggest coronavirus lockdo…
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'They didn't start the situation': NYC mayor defends police after NYPD trucks drive into protesters
“If a police officer is in that situation, they have to get out of that situation,” di Blasio said.…
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Burkina Faso gunmen 'kill dozens' at cattle market in Kompienga
The gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting into the crowded market, reports say. from Yahoo New…
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The U.S. Might Revoke Hong Kong's 'Special Status.' Here's What That Means for Business in the Global Financial Hub
Hong Kong risks becoming a casualty in the emerging cold war between Washington and Beijing fro…
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New report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia
A new report by the rights group Amnesty International accuses Ethiopia’s security forces of extraj…
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Back off, Trump. Germany wants to Make Europe Strong Again.
Berlin’s EU presidency motto has echoes of MAGA. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines …
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Mayor in Mississippi receives death threats after George Floyd comments, but won't resign
Petal Mayor Hal Marx said his comments on George Floyd's death - which went viral and many cons…
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George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests
Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd…
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Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence
By BY WEIYI CAI, JULIETTE LOVE AND JUGAL K. PATEL from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/interactiv…
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Draw a Self-Portrait
By BY CARSON ELLIS from NYT At Home https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/at-home/coronavirus-draw-a-…
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George Floyd Protests: A Timeline
By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/article/george-floyd-protests-ti…
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death
By BY RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/article/breonna-taylor-police.htm…
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European Union Leaders Urge U.S. To Remain In WHO
Top officials with the bloc encouraged Trump to rethink his plans to leave the international healt…
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Powell: Fed to soon begin 'challenging' Main Street lending
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Friday that the Fed faces a major challenge with t…
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Biden demands justice in George Floyd death
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday called for justice in the death of a black man in Minneap…
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Rudy Giuliani calls for resignations of mayor of Minneapolis, governor of Minnesota
Don't elect progressive Democrats if you want to be safe, says former New York City Mayor Rudy …
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SpaceX rocket lifts off on historic private crewed flight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying two veteran NASA astronauts lifted off on Saturday on an historic…
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Will Trump dispute the 2020 election results? His tweets this week suggest so
Trump’s attack on mail-in ballots raise the possibility that, if he loses in November, he would rej…
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Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong au…
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Letters to the Editor: People who insist on going to church should quarantine themselves
One's right to attend church ends at the tip of another person's nose. People who flout soc…
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Trump's 'looting' and 'shooting' remark draws outrage from all sides
Trump attempted to walk back his comments on Friday afternoon but not before receiving condemnation…
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U.S. CDC reports total of 1,737,950 coronavirus cases, 102,785 deaths
The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19, caused by the new…
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SpaceX heading for ISS on historic private crewed flight
A SpaceX rocket carrying two veteran NASA astronauts was headed for the International Space Station…
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China-India border: Why tensions are rising between the neighbours
Tensions in the Himalaya have the potential to escalate as they pursue their strategic goals. f…
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Cuomo says N.Y. attorney general will review night of violent protests
Violent clashes between police and civilians took place during protests in Brooklyn on Friday. …
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'If you say you can't breathe, you're breathing': A Mississippi mayor defended the officer who stood on George Floyd's neck
Petal, Mississippi, Mayor Hal Marx tweeted Floyd likely "died of overdose or heart attack"…
The Salt Lake Tribune
Holly Richardson: Becoming allies with our black brothers and sisters
On Tuesday morning, my 16-year-old daughter came to find me and said “They did it again, Mom. They …
The Salt Lake Tribune
Judge orders halt to Tooele County protest concert, but organizers won’t say whether they’ll comply
Organizers of a concert that aims to defy and protest COVID-19 restrictions argued during hours of…
The Salt Lake Tribune
Minneapolis cop who knelt on George Floyd’s neck charged with murder
Minneapolis • The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck was arrested …
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Justice Department Says Maine's 2-Week Quarantine Rule Discriminates Against Tourists
Many but not all out-of-state visitors were told to self-quarantine because of the coronavirus. Th…
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Trump Says U.S. Will Withdraw From WHO. Does He Have The Authority To Do It?
In a press conference on Friday, the president said he would immediately severe ties — and funding…