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Rushing to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg, McConnell shows power trumps principle
The Guardian 20 Sep 2020
People in public life tend to fall into one of two broad categories – those motivated by principle, and those motivated by power. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday night at the age of 87, exemplified the first. When he nominated her in 1993, Bill Clinton called her ....
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Malala says 20 million more girls may not return to schools even after Covid-19
The Times of India 20 Sep 2020
ISLAMABAD. Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, has said that as many as 20 million more girls may not return to schools even after the Covid-19 crisis is over ... Noting that little had been done in the last five years to achieve those goals, she asked the world body, "when are you planning to do the work"? ... Download ... Top Videos ... ....
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Trump says Kamala Harris cannot become first woman president: ‘That would rip our country apart’
The Grio 19 Sep 2020
Speaking in front of a crowd in Wisconsin Friday, President Donald Trump zeroed in on Joe Biden’s VP choice in Kamala Harris ... Kamala Harris ... “That would rip our country apart,” Trump said in front of a crowd ... READ MORE ... And that is no way for a woman to become the first president, that’s for sure.”. READ MORE ... ....
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Virtual edition of UN General Assembly to see record participation of world leaders: Antonio Guterres
Deccan Herald 20 Sep 2020
The virtual edition of the United Nations General Assembly will see a record number of Heads of State and Government address the high-level week through pre-recorded video statements, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said ... We will need to learn as we go, and continue to demonstrate the greatest flexibility," Guterres said ... Antonio Guterres ... Xi Jinping....
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Former prime minister John Turner has died: reports
Toronto Sun 19 Sep 2020
John Turner, who served as Canada’s prime minister from June to September 1984, has died, according to sources, including the Toronto Sun. He was 91. Former Ontario premier Bob Rae was among the public figures expressing their condolences ... Advertisement ... Advertisement ... ....
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IRGC vows to revenge US assassination of General Soleimani
Irna 19 Sep 2020
Tehran, Sept 19, IRNA – Commander of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Saturday that Iran’s revenge for the US assassination of General Soleimani is certain and serious .......
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Updating Wikipedia pages of cities could boost tourism, a study finds
Indian Express 20 Sep 2020
Globally, the tourism sector has taken a hit because of the pandemic. With international borders mostly shut, people have had to postpone their travel plans. And even with some countries slowly opening its doors to tourists, there is a general fear of contracting the infection. As such, a majority of people are decidedly staying put this year ... Twitter....
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Trump touts 'fantastic' TikTok deal with Walmart and Oracle
Manila Standard Today 20 Sep 2020
AFP ... "I have given the deal my blessing ... In response, China's Commerce Ministry on Saturday condemned what it called US "bullying," saying it violated international trade norms and that there was no evidence of any security threat, shortly before launching a mechanism that would allow it to sanction foreign companies ... ....
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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero says he was duped into coming to Rwanda, NYT reports
The Villager 19 Sep 2020
Paul Rusesabagina, depicted in a Hollywood movie as a hero who helped save Tutsis during the Rwandan genocide, said he believed he was flying to Burundi at the invitation of a pastor, but was instead lured to Rwanda and arrested on terrorism charges ... You may also like. NewsWorld. Queen Elizabeth formally strips Harvey Weinstein of his British honour ... ....
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4.5-Magnitude Quake Rocks Southern California as Region Battles Wildfires
Sputnik 19 Sep 2020
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a warning on Twitter. ⚠️#UnitedStates🇺🇸 ... pic.twitter.com/ckJwvnFXp6 — American Earthquakes 🌋🌊🌎 (@earthquakevt) September 19, 2020 No injuries or damage were immediately reported but local residents who have been sharing their experiences on social media say that aftershocks can still be felt in some areas....
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Trump Mulled 'Using' NBA’s Superstar Dennis Rodman as North Korea Envoy
Sputnik 19 Sep 2020
The comment was made when the Fox Sports Radio host asked Trump whether his conversations with Kim, whom he met three times, ever involved basketball, knowing the supreme leader’s interest in the sport ... but they have no chemistry whatsoever.” “And I said we should maybe use [Rodman] instead of somebody who graduated number one at Harvard....
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Kremlin critic Navalny posts photo of himself walking
The Jerusalem Post 19 Sep 2020
MOSCOW - Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was seen walking down the stairs in a photo posted on his Instagram feed on Saturday, five days after a Berlin hospital said he had been taken off a ventilator and could breathe independently ... "Let me tell you how my recovery is going ... . . . . View this post on Instagram ... ....
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South Africa: No Evidence of Alleged Iran Plot
Kayhan 19 Sep 2020
JOHANNESBURG (Dispatches) -- South Africa’s state security agency has said it had found no evidence that Iran was plotting to assassinate the U.S. ambassador to Pretoria, Lana Marks. A U.S. media report, quoting unnamed officials, earlier this week claimed that Iran was planning to kill the U.S. ambassador to South Africa ahead of the U.S ... report ... .......
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Deadly Mediterranean hurricane Ianos hits central Greece
The Guardian 19 Sep 2020
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What’s in wildfire smoke, and how dangerous is it?
Ars Technica 19 Sep 2020
The West Coast’s wildfire crisis is no longer just the West Coast’s wildfire crisis. As massive blazes continue to burn across California, Oregon, and Washington, they’re spewing smoke high into the atmosphere ... Comments. ....
