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Pelosi warns maskless US lawmakers may be thrown out

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 1:16
related countries: United States United States
related places: Texas

The US House of Representatives introduces the new rule after a Texas congressman catches Covid-19.
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Hong Kong security law: Four students arrested for 'inciting secession'

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 1:21
related countries: Hong Kong Hong Kong

Those arrested include Tony Chung, the ex-leader of a group that called for Hong Kong independence.
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What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 1:51
related countries: United States United States

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small.
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India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 3:12
related countries: China China

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.
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Domino's New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 5:40
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry."
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Amazon boss Jeff Bezos rejects claims company acted like a 'drug dealer'

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 7:14
related countries: United States United States
related places: Amazon

The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company's experience with his business.
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Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 9:06
related countries: Uganda Uganda

The Ugandan hunter said that he had killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.
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Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 10:11
related countries: Seychelles Seychelles
related places: Victoria

Fears lockdown is not working as the Australian state reports its highest number of cases and deaths.
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TikTok launches $70m fund for European users

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 10:29
related countries: United States United States

The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month.
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German economy suffers sharpest decline on record

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 10:44
related countries: Germany Germany

The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show.
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Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 10:47
related countries: China China

The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor.
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Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 12:20
related countries: United States United States
related places: Apple, Amazon

Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome.
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Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 13:09
related countries: Russia Russia, United States United States

The 29 year old is sentenced to nine years in prison after a trial he says was politically motivated.
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Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 13:44
related countries: United States United States

The impact of the pandemic meant the annual rate of growth in the second quarter collapsed by 33%.
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Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 15:19
related countries: Belarus Belarus, Russia Russia

Russia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens.
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Herman Cain, US ex-presidential candidate, dies after contracting Covid

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 15:34
related countries: United States United States
related places: Republican

Herman Cain, a Republican who ran for president in 2012, was a strong supporter of Donald Trump.
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Hong Kong's new security law explained

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 15:50
related countries: Hong Kong Hong Kong, China China

China’s new security law in Hong Kong has caused alarm. But what’s it all about?
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Thursday 30th of July 2020, 15:52
related countries: Switzerland Switzerland

Swiss prosecutors launch legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over alleged secret meeting with Swiss attorney general.
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Donald Trump suggests delay to 2020 US presidential election

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 16:41
related countries: United States United States

The US president cites concern over mail-in voting, despite little evidence of widespread fraud.
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US election 2020: Obama calls for end to voter suppression

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 21:48
related countries: United States United States

The former US president was delivering the eulogy at civil rights leader John Lewis's funeral.
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Michael Flynn: Appeal court to re-hear case of ex-Trump aide

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 22:20
related countries: Russia Russia

Michael Flynn was the highest ranking official brought down by the 2016 Russian meddling probe.
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The middle-class Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 23:16
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student also end up waging war on the Pakistani state?
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South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 23:35
related countries: South Africa South Africa

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history.
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The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

Thursday 30th of July 2020, 23:39
related countries: Russia Russia

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.
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