Category Archives: Headlines

Six Months on a Planet in Crisis: Greta Thunberg’s Travel Diary from the U.S. to Davos 

This essay is adapted from the transcript of a radio program produced for Swedish Radio and broadcast in June. This is the first time the text has been published in its entirety. Chapter 1: UN speech and New York The first thing I see when I enter the United Nations Headquarters building in New York…

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US Supreme Court rules half of Oklahoma is Native American land 

The justices decide an eastern swathe of the state should be recognised as part of a reservation.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Nears 60,000 New Daily Cases 

The country recorded its sixth single-day record in 10 days with almost 60,000 cases on Thursday. U.S. immigration officials have helped spread the virus, a Times investigation found.

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Several U.S. Marine base personnel test positive for coronavirus in Japan 

Japan has seen a spike in coronavirus cases this week after managing to keep the increase in new cases to double digits through much of May and June.

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China rejects prospect of joining arms control talks with US 

China has rejected any prospect of joining in trilateral arms limitation talks with the U.S., calling reports from Washington that it would do so a distortion of its stated position

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World Health Organization acknowledges that coronavirus can linger in the air 

Under mounting pressure from scientists, the World Health Organization allowed that the coronavirus might float in the air and issued new guidelines recommending people avoid enclosed spaces with poor ventilation.

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Emergency rooms busting at the seams, says Miami doctor 

Health authorities in Florida reported 120 new deaths from the new coronavirus on Thursday, the highest one-day jump yet for the state, according to AP reporting. Dr. Nicholas Namias joins Morning Joe to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases in Florida.

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Amber Heard’s support squad: Actress is flanked by her girlfriend Bianca Butti and sister 

Texan actress Amber Heard, 34, has surrounded herself with a powerful group of women who are supporting her through Johnny Depp’s blockbuster libel trial in London.

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Netherlands to take Russia to European court over MH17 downing 

By taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights, the Dutch government said it hopes to achieve “truth, justice and accountability” for the 298 victims. The Malaysia Airlines passenger jet was shot down in 2014.

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Tracking Africa’s coronavirus cases 

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak.

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Trump’s Coronavirus Response More Unpopular Than Ever, Poll Finds 

Only 33% of Americans approve of how the president is handling the pandemic, the lowest number since it began.

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Florida police department will not send cops to non-violent calls 

St. Petersburg police officers will no longer respond to non-violent 911 calls, such as those involving quality-of-life complaints or mental health concerns.

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12 Of The Best Duvet Covers For Any Bedroom 

From luxurious Egyptian cotton to super soft microfiber, these modern duvet covers are great for every style and preference.

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Michael Cohen back in federal custody after he balks at gag order 

Michael Cohen is back in federal custody after having been released to home confinement over COVID-19 concerns.

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Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks 

Countries around the world step up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed hundreds of thousands.

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