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Report That John Lewis Died Is Not True, Spokesman Says After Congresswoman Announces His Passing
Inquisitr 11 Jul 2020
John Lewis is not dead, a spokesperson said after a fellow member of Congress took to Twitter to share condolences for his passing. The news of his reported passing was first shared by House colleague Alma S ... ....
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Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision
BBC News 11 Jul 2020
The Geneva-based World Council of Churches says it represents more than 500 million Christians. The letter is from Ioan Sauca, interim general secretary, who says the Council feels "grief and dismay" ... What has President Erdogan said? ... The first Muslim prayers would be held on 24 July ... What other reaction was there? ... History of a global icon ... ....
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As US beats sanctions drums over Hong Kong, Germany says keeping ties with China warm brings 'more stability & less conflict'
Russia Today 11 Jul 2020
Germany won't go tough on Beijing over Hong Kong as it understands that not every country is run by a Western playbook, Berlin's economy minister has said. Indeed, preserving ties yields more results than pressure does, he added ... Berlin, of course, has "an opinion" on the developments in Hong Kong but will keep it to itself, Altmaier said ... READ MORE ... ....
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Trump demands extradition of former MI6 officer Christopher Steele over Russia dossier
The Independent 11 Jul 2020
In a Saturday morning tweet the president said. "This man should be extradited, tried, and thrown into jail ... Download the new Independent Premium app ... ....
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Five killed and 40 arrested in hostage situation in South Africa
The Guardian 11 Jul 2020
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The Far-Right Revolution Was Waiting for an Opportunity. Now, It’s Here.
The Intercept 11 Jul 2020
Members of the so-called Boogaloo movement, attend a demonstration against the lockdown over concerns about Covid-19 on April 18, 2020 at the State House in Concord, N.H. Photo. Michael Dwyer/AP ... Whether most people have connected the dots or not, a violent struggle is already playing out ... That crisis is here ... Join Our Newsletter. Original reporting ... ....
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The Dogecoin Price Just Keeps Going Up
LB News 11 Jul 2020
Dogecoin has been spiking hard all week, and crypto analysts everywhere are desperate to find out why. Why Is Dogecoin Pumping So Wildly?. The currency initially began as a joke – a rival of bitcoin that was never designed to be taken seriously ... TikTok is a video-sharing and streaming app that has been at the center of widespread controversy ... ....
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Naya Rivera search continues as authorities release underwater footage
The News International 11 Jul 2020
Two days since the disappearance of actor Naya Rivera, the search continues at Lake Piru with no sign of the star in sight. Authorities have now released underwater footage from the area where the Glee actor’s disappearance was reported, to show what exactly they are up against ... Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Captain Eric Buschow said ... ....
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Tanzania’s ruling party nominates president to run again
Wtop 11 Jul 2020
DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s ruling party on Saturday nominated President John Magufuli to run for a second five-year term, while opposition parties and human rights groups demand an independent electoral body to oversee the October vote. The unanimous decision by the Chama cha Mapinduzi party to back Magufuli came as no surprise ... Source ....
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Hong Kong police raid pollster ahead of opposition vote
The Times of India 11 Jul 2020
HONG KONG. have raided the office of a prominent opinion pollster that was helping the city's pro-democracy opposition to conduct a primary election, a director of the group said Saturday. The overnight move came days after China imposed a sweeping new national security law on the financial hub after months of civil unrest last year ... Download ... ....
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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tests positive for coronavirus
The Guardian 11 Jul 2020
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Death toll from Nigeria's economic hub building collapse rises to 3
China.dot.org 11 Jul 2020
LAGOS, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Death toll from a building which collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria's business hub, rose to three on Saturday as authorities suspended search and rescue efforts ... Enditem ....
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Boris Johnson urged to apologise for Srebrenica remarks
The National 11 Jul 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to apologise for a 1997 article where he wrote “they weren't exactly angels, these Muslims” in reference to the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian War. Mr Johnson’s office said his comments were taken out of context ... Read More ... Lessons from war zones....
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Hamilton delivers dominant qualifying effort as Ferrari fails again
ESPN 11 Jul 2020
Lewis Hamilton returned to form in style at the Styrian GP with a dominant qualifying performance in heavy rain -- by contrast, Ferrari was unable to capitalise on that weather to force its way up the grid for Sunday's race ... ....
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French bus driver dies after attack over mask rule
Manila Standard Today 11 Jul 2020
A French bus driver who was badly beaten by passengers after asking them to wear face masks in line with coronavirus rules has died, his family said, sparking tributes from political leaders who condemned his “cowardly” attackers ... “We decided to let him go ... France’s prime minister Jean Castex led tributes to Monguillot ... ....
