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Saudi king sacks defence officials

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 1:26
related countries: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.
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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 3:30
related countries: United States United States
related places: Oregon

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.
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JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 3:37
related countries: India India

A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students.
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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 4:30
related countries: Australia Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.
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Turkey detains top Islamic State commander in raid

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 10:46
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Syria Syria

The suspect had received orders from Syria and Iraq to carry out an attack, the government says.
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Australia: Snakes crash through roof of house

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 11:07
related countries: Australia Australia

Two carpet pythons found slithering about a house in Queensland, Australia, may have been love rivals.
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Johnny Depp seeks delay to US defamation trial due to Fantastic Beasts 3 filming

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 11:21
related countries: United States United States

The actor says the scheduled trial dates clash with the delayed filming of Fantastic Beasts 3.
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Charlie Hebdo: Magazine republishes controversial Mohammed cartoons

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 12:10
related countries: France France

Fourteen alleged accomplices to the deadly 2015 attack on the French magazine go on trial on Wednesday.
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Belarus protests: Students held as marches mark new term

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 12:19
related countries: Belarus Belarus
related places: Minsk

Thousands of students march through Minsk protesting against long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko.
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Rare rallies in China over Mongolian language curb

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 13:22
related countries: Mongolia Mongolia, China China

Ethnic Mongolians are protesting against a policy to teach more subjects in Mandarin.
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Beirut explosion: Macron ready to host Lebanon aid conference

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 13:53
related countries: Lebanon Lebanon
related places: Beirut

The French president says the next six weeks are crucial for the future of the disaster-hit country.
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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero 'abducted in Dubai'

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 14:31
related countries: Rwanda Rwanda

The daughter of exiled Paul Rusesabagina, now being held in Rwanda, says he was "kidnapped".
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Heart of Belgian city mayor found entombed in fountain

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 14:40
related countries: Belgium Belgium
related places: Verviers

Workers renovating a fountain in the Belgian city of Verviers find the organ preserved in a casket.
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Cheng Lei: Why has an Australian TV anchor been detained by China?

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 15:04
related countries: Aruba Aruba, China China

The disappearance of high-profile presenter Cheng Lei has shocked her family and strained relations.
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Mauritius oil spill: Three clean-up crew die after boat capsizes

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 15:23
related countries: Mauritius Mauritius

The tragedy comes amid rising anger in Mauritius at the government's handling of the July spill.
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Hackers attack Norwegian parliament

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 16:26
related countries: Norway Norway

The "significant attack" happened over several days and included hacks of member's email accounts.
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Jacob Blake: Trump brands Kenosha mayor 'a fool' as he heads to city

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 16:28
related countries: United States United States
related places: Kenosha

The US president takes his law and order message to the troubled Wisconsin city, ignoring local leaders.
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Melania Trump ex-confidante tell-all dishes on 'Princess Ivanka'

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 17:11
related countries: United States United States

A new tell-all describes private chats between the US First Lady and her former longtime friend.
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Belarus riot police attack and arrest students

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 18:15
related countries: Belarus Belarus
related places: Minsk

University students in Minsk were protesting against Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko.
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Trump condemns 'dangerous anti-police rhetoric'

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 21:38
related countries: United States United States

Visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin, the US president says police officers are "under tremendous pressure".
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Lampedusa: Migrant with coronavirus gives birth in helicopter

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 22:56
related countries: Italy Italy
related places: Lampedusa

Officials decided to move the woman after she went into labour on Italy's Lampedusa island.
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Black Lives Matter: 'I refuse to let a slaver take my name away'

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 23:19
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Bristol

When the statue of a UK slaver was pulled down, it had special resonance for one man thousands of miles away.
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BTS tell fans to 'stay strong' during difficult year

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 23:30
related countries: United States United States

Speaking to the BBC, the K-pop group reflect on their US pop success and support from their fans.
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The nudists spreading coronavirus in a French resort

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 23:40
related countries: France France
related places: Agde

An outbreak of Covid-19 has hit 30% of those tested in the popular naturist village of Cap d'Agde.
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Iran nuclear deal: Why US 'snapback' sanctions on Iran could fail

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 23:42
related countries: Iran Iran, United States United States

The US is in a legal muddle over its efforts to re-impose sanctions on Iran, says Prof Marc Weller.
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The Nigerian drummer who set the beat for US civil rights

Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 23:57
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria, United States United States

Babatunde Olatunji was part of a generation of Africans who fought for racial justice in the US.
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