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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Washington State Declares Emergency Amid Coronavirus Death, Illnesses at Nursing Facility
By Mike Baker, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Karen Weise from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2PCgsag
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They Recovered From the Coronavirus. Were They Infected Again?
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/32DSwso
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Joe Coulombe, Who Founded Trader Joe’s, Dies at 89
By Neil Genzlinger from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2TsNpY0
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Winning South Carolina, Biden Makes Case Against Sanders: ‘Win Big or Lose’
By Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3896t2Q
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Tom Steyer ends presidential campaign after Biden wins South Carolina primary 02/29/20 6:20 PM
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Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus
Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it? from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?
The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition
Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Setomaa: The Estonia-Russia border tearing apart an ancient people
The Setos' ancestral home straddles Estonia's border with Russia and has become difficult to cross. from BBC News - World https://...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways" from BBC News - World https:...
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Nathaniel Taylor, ‘Sanford and Son’ Actor, Is Dead at 80
By The Associated Press from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2TpKgrL
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Biden wins South Carolina Democratic primary, Fox News projects, in crucial boost to campaign after early los...
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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win
It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38hmeVy ...
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Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize
Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wRCRtE...
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Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?
A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Syria war: Turkey says thousands of migrants have crossed to EU
President Erdogan "opened the doors" for them to exit, saying his country can no longer host them. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Snake eats towel: A vet explains her strangest day at work
Dr Olivia Clarke saved the life of Monty, an 18-year-old jungle carpet python who had managed to swallow a whole beach towel. from BBC New...
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Three die in dry-ice incident at Moscow pool party
Dry ice was poured into the baths at an Instagram influencer's birthday party, media reports say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Coronavirus: Trump calls criticism Democrat 'hoax'
The president said criticism of his reaction to the coronavirus outbreak is a Democrat-led "hoax". from BBC News - World https:/...
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Friday, February 28, 2020
Coronavirus: South Korea sees its largest rise in coronavirus cases
The country has almost 600 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 2,931. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/386L5ej
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Iran Vice President Is One of 7 Officials to Contract Coronavirus
By Farnaz Fassihi and Rick Gladstone from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2wUXrcF
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Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer
Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3893ozB
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Slovakia election: Double murder haunts voters
The murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée convulsed Slovak politics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PyN0lC
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Free transport in Luxembourg, but what's the cost?
One aim is to get cars off the road and ease traffic congestion but critics see it as a PR stunt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I7...
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The boss who put everyone on 70K
A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets. from BBC N...
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Delhi riots: Muslim women recall horror of Molotov cocktails and arson
Religious violence in the Indian capital has left thousands staring at a bleak future. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32BU3iy
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Syria war: Refugees eye Europe as Turkey hits breaking point
Turkey says it is no longer preventing Syrians from leaving for Europe - and the refugees want to move. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Five reasons why Canada's 'shutdown' is a big deal
Justin Trudeau is under pressure, companies are getting spooked and farms are running low on fuel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v...
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Kizito Mihigo: The Rwandan gospel singer who died in a police cell
Rwandan genocide survivor Kizito Mihigo, hailed as a national talent, was later accused of treason. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert CDC: 2nd coronavirus case due to 'community spread' confirmed in California 02/28/20 4:57 PM
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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump holds a rally in North Charleston, S.C., 24 hours before the polls close in the state's D...
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Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars
The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?
People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32AzlQh
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Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station
Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32A6sD...
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Parents in Japan and Hong Kong struggle as schools shut
Hong Kong and Japan have shut schools as the coronavirus spread worsens leaving parents stuck at home. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Japan Shocks Parents by Moving to Close All Schools Over Coronavirus
By Motoko Rich, Ben Dooley and Makiko Inoue from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3adArnK
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The Case for Elizabeth Warren
By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3cfhmTM
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Trump Has a Problem as the Coronavirus Threatens the U.S.: His Credibility
By Annie Karni, Michael Crowley and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2T6L7yB
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New world news from Time: Hong Kong Newspaper Owner Arrested on Charges of Unlawful Assembly and Intimidation
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested on suspicion of participating in an unlawful assembly last year and intimidating...
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Jimmy Lai: Pro-democracy media tycoon arrested
The 71-year-old multi-millionaire is the founder of Apple Daily, a critic of the Hong Kong government. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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New world news from Time: Coronavirus Patient’s Pet Dog Tests Positive for ‘Low Level’ of Virus
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong has been found to have a “low level” of the virus, the Hong Kong government said ...
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Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis
Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I1jZuP
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Plans for first US 'safe injection site' derailed again
The addiction management method used in Europe and Canada has met determined opposition in the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I...
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U.S. Health Workers Responding to Coronavirus Lacked Training and Protective Gear, Whistle-Blower Says
By Emily Cochrane, Noah Weiland and Margot Sanger-Katz from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/32wN5LQ
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Scientists detect biggest explosion since Big Bang
The blast in the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster left a cavity 15 times bigger than our Milky Way galaxy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38...
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The crisis forcing mothers to give away their babies
Venezuela's economic crisis is driving some mothers unable to feed their children to drastic measures. from BBC News - World https://b...
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How making a violin brought these two together
When Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her one, little did she know where it would lead. from BBC News - World https...
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Afghanistan conflict: US-Taliban deal raises hope for peace
A long-awaited accord between the US and the Taliban is greeted cautiously by a war-weary population. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Greta Thunberg: Who is the teenage climate change activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean
Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Philippines volcano: Residents allowed to visit island
Philippines residents briefly allowed to return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Leap years and why we need them
It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it? from BBC News - World...
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Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan
The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Burst water main leaves drivers stranded
Flooding in Houston led to cars being submerged and people having to take refuge on their roofs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vv2...
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New top story from Time: Army of 100,000 Chinese Ducks Ready to Fight Locust Plague
A troop of special Chinese ducks is waiting to be deployed to neighboring Pakistan to fight a swarm of crop-eating pests that threa...
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
New world news from Time: There Aren’t Enough Medical Masks to Fight Coronavirus. Here’s Why It’s Not Going to Get Better Anytime Soon
If you’re worried about the coronavirus and are having trouble getting hold of medical masks, these numbers will explain why: China...
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New top story from Time: There Aren’t Enough Medical Masks to Fight Coronavirus. Here’s Why It’s Not Going to Get Better Anytime Soon
If you’re worried about the coronavirus and are having trouble getting hold of medical masks, these numbers will explain why: China...
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Trump Names Mike Pence to Lead Coronavirus Response
By Michael D. Shear, Noah Weiland and Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ps23xu
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Gunman Kills 5 Co-Workers at Molson Coors in Milwaukee
By Julie Bosman, Mitch Smith and Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/395plRl
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Clive Cussler, Best-Selling Author and Adventurer, Is Dead at 88
By Robert D. McFadden from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2w5KQ6f
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New world news from Time: Saudi Arabia Suspends Pilgrimages to Mecca and Other Holy Sites in Effort to Stop Coronavirus
Saudi Arabia temporarily halted religious visits that include stops in Mecca and Medina, which draw millions of people a year as the ...
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New top story from Time: Appointing Pence to Lead Response, Trump Scrambles to Contain Fallout From Coronavirus Threat to U.S.
President Donald Trump knows that presidents are ruthlessly judged for fumbling a crisis. President George W. Bush was widely ridic...
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Maria Sharapova Wants to Be Clear: She Is Retiring From Tennis, Not Quitting
By Christopher Clarey from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2vit5jO
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Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel guests 'horrified' by conditions
Selina Lund said fellow guests were not following hygiene rules to prevent the spread of the virus. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
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Trump names VP Pence man in charge of coronavirus response
The US President held a press conference to reassure the public amid infection fears. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2T057D3
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Tasmania snow: Cold snap concludes Australia's summer of extremes
A cold snap in Tasmania adds a final chapter to Australia's summer of dramatic weather. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/394oiBk
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'Scent of terror' created in protest against Moscow perfume store
A team in Moscow has created the putrid scent, in a protest against plans for a perfume store in a historic building with a terrible past. ...
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Afghan peace talks: The woman who negotiated with the Taliban
Fawzia Koofi's life changed under the Taliban and they tried to kill her - but she talked to them. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Bernie Sanders: 17 things the Democratic front-runner believes
The Democratic candidate has promised a political revolution. But what actually are his stances? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VoL...
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'After the coral ban, I lost everything'
Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Forced sterilisation in South Africa: They removed my uterus
Bongekile Msibi is one of 48 women forcibly sterilised at state hospitals in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I2Qvwg
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Stocks Slide for 2nd Day as U.S. Sounds Alarm on Coronavirus
By Matt Phillips and Keith Bradsher from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/37Wz0bD
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Weinstein's lawyer Donna Rotunno: 'The fight is not over'
Harvey Weinstein will appeal a guilty verdict in the rape and sexual assault cases against him. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/380rt...
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Sydney baboons go on the run before vasectomy
Three baboons - one on his way to a vasectomy - fled an Australian hospital, stunning onlookers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VmR...
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New world news from Time: Communal Violence Over India’s Citizenship Law Leaves 13 Dead as Trump and Modi Talk
(NEW DELHI) — Hindus carrying pickaxes and iron rods hurled rocks at Muslims protesting a new citizenship law Tuesday on a second d...
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Coronavirus infects US soldier for first time, military says 02/25/20 7:16 PM
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Who wants to follow in Merkel's footsteps?
Three rivals are vying to take over as head of the centre right CDU in a race to lead Germany. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HY6iw...
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How fear set in overnight in Sri Lanka
Many fear Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return to power will re-open old wounds, but most are too afraid to speak out. from BBC News - World ht...
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New top story from Time: Communal Violence Over India’s Citizenship Law Leaves 13 Dead as Trump and Modi Talk
(NEW DELHI) — Hindus carrying pickaxes and iron rods hurled rocks at Muslims protesting a new citizenship law Tuesday on a second d...
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New world news from Time: Buddhist Monk and Famed Dissident Thich Quang Do Dies at Age 91
(HANOI, Vietnam) — Thich Quang Do, a Buddhist monk who became the public face of religious dissent in Vietnam while the Communist g...
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Underwater Photographer of the Year
The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/392EKlx
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New world news from Time: Opera Star Placido Domingo’s Apology Prompts New Accuser to Step Forward
(SAN FRANCISCO) — The words “I am truly sorry” have not been uttered often in the #MeToo era. So when soprano Luz del Alba Rubio wo...
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Tonight’s Democratic Debate: Live Updates From South Carolina
By Shane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/32q8xCl
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Could North Korea handle a Covid-19 outbreak?
So far, the country claims to have no cases of Covid-19 - but that has been questioned. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38ZHkcb
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Viewpoint: Why a Texas county had a radical rethink on crime
A congressman's presidential run helped boost efforts in Texas to reform their criminal justice system. from BBC News - World https://...
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How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?
How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SXTPiA
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Solari boards: The disappearing sound of airports
Inside airports, old-school departure boards are falling silent. Outside, it's a different story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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How a serious accident led to business success
After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3a6zSfq ...
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Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy
Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HX...
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Climate change: Why are tomato prices in Africa increasing?
The price of tomatoes have skyrocketed in East Africa in recent weeks after floods ruined crops. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3c8v...
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Outdoor heaters: Paris campaigners want them banned
A campaign is underway in Paris to ban heaters due to concerns about their electricity use. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2utM8r2
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Monday, February 24, 2020
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from administration cases 02/24/20 10:39 PM
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Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts
It comes as the number of cases globally surpasses 80,000 and amid fears of a possible pandemic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38VZ...
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New world news from Time: China Sentences Swedish Bookseller to 10 Years in Prison
(BEIJING) — A court in eastern China announced Tuesday that it has sentenced Gui Minhai, a naturalized Swedish citizen, to 10 years i...
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