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Posted on March 30, 2015December 12, 2016 by svengali

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Aljazeera

Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka's PM after record victory August 9, 2020
Former president sworn in by his brother Gotabaya, who currently holds the presidential seat.
US coronavirus cases hit 5 million; 100,000 dead in Brazil: Live August 9, 2020
Top US health official hints of vaccine by year-end; New Zealand marks 100 days without domestic COVID-19 transmission.
Hundreds of protesters injured as anger simmers in Beirut: Live August 9, 2020
At least 728 hurt in clashes with authorities in Lebanese capital; Prime Minister Hassan Diab calls for early polls.
South Korea floods, landslides kill dozens, displace thousands August 9, 2020
Jangmi, the season's fifth tropical cyclone, is expected to hit the southern region bringing more rain on Monday.
Deadly fire at coronavirus facility in south India August 9, 2020
At least 11 killed, 22 wounded by the fire at a southern Indian hotel being used as a COVID-19 facility.
Belarus heads to polls as protests rattle Lukashenko August 9, 2020
65-year-old leader who ruled since 1994 almost certain to win a sixth consecutive term, but faces new wave of protests.
Trump extends coronavirus relief as talks with Congress falter August 9, 2020
Orders would provide $400 per week in unemployment payments, less than the $600 per week passed earlier in the crisis.

The Guardian

UK’s women’s refuges turn away victims who speak no English August 9, 2020
Coronavirus live news: US nears 5m cases as Australia records deadliest day August 9, 2020
The best recent thrillers – review roundup August 9, 2020
Sweden's Covid expert warns UK: opening and closing schools would be disastrous August 9, 2020
Some like it hot: fire up the spiciness of your chillies August 9, 2020
Don't let the victors define morality – Hiroshima was always indefensible | Kenan Malik August 9, 2020
Global power games could blow the whole Middle East apart August 9, 2020
Sideman: Radio 1Xtra presenter quits after BBC defends use of N-word in report August 9, 2020
An American Pickle review – sweet generational comedy lacks a little bite August 9, 2020
Boomers v Millennials: let’s call off the hostilities August 9, 2020

NY Times

Afghanistan to Release Last Taliban Prisoners, Removing Final Hurdle to Talks August 9, 2020
The decision clears the way for the last of 5,000 insurgents to be freed. President Ashraf Ghani announced the release after convening an assembly of 3,000 representatives to seek their advice.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest News and Analysis August 9, 2020
President Trump signed executive measures for pandemic relief as stimulus talks stalled. And Brazil reached two coronavirus milestones: more than 100,000 deaths and more than three million cases.
A Bookstore That Shines as ‘a Lighthouse of a Free Society’ August 9, 2020
A Hong Kong bookseller has recreated his shop in Taipei, and it has become a symbol of Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.
Dustin Johnson, Surrounded by Young Challengers, Leads the P.G.A. Championship August 9, 2020
Collin Morikawa, a 23-year-old playing in his second major, shot a five-under-par 65 to join the chase ahead of Sunday’s final round.
Could This Be the Last Time We See Our Dad? August 9, 2020
Zoom has become a link between loved ones. But is what we see onscreen real life?
Air India Crash Investigators Focus On a Dangerous Runway and a Pilot’s Actions August 9, 2020
As investigators sought the cause of a jetliner accident that killed 18 people, blame began to fall on the pilot and the hilltop runway.
Brent Scowcroft Didn’t Always Follow ‘the Scowcroft Model’ August 9, 2020
As national security adviser, he voiced strong opinions and acted on them, especially when it came to Beijing and Moscow.

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