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Trump bristles at question about police killing Blacks
Pittsburgh Tribune Review 15 Jul 2020
2 minutes ago ... In one interview, Trump seemed taken aback when asked why African Americans are still dying at the hands of police. “And so are white people ... .......
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Naya Rivera's cause of death revealed
The News International 15 Jul 2020
The Ventura County Medical Examiner has confirmed the identity of the body and has determined her cause of death to be drowning and the manner of death is accident ... "No traumatic injuries or disease processes were identified at autopsy ... ....
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US declares 'most' of China's maritime claims in South China Sea illegal
CNN 14 Jul 2020
(CNN)US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced a formal rejection of "most" of China's maritime claims in the South China Sea, the latest in the escalation between Washington and Beijing. Describing the move as "strengthening U.S ... "The world will not allow Beijing to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire ... Everyone wears a mask ... ....
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China: US Xinjiang warning 'bad for the whole world'
Yahoo Daily News 15 Jul 2020
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government has warned it will protect Chinese companies after Washington said enterprises may face legal trouble if they help carry out abuses in the Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang. The U.S. warning came amid mounting tension with Beijing over human rights, trade and Hong Kong ... The Commerce Ministry accused the U.S ... ___ ... ....
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World's population likely to shrink after 50 years
CNN 15 Jul 2020
(CNN)The world's population is likely to peak at 9.7 billion in 2064, and then decline to about 8.8 billion by the end of the century, as women get better access to education and contraception, a new study has found ... Some 23 countries -- including Japan, Thailand, Italy, and Spain -- will see populations shrink by more than 50%, researchers said ... ....
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Trump Signs Bill, Order Rebuking China, and Slams Biden
Hamodia 15 Jul 2020
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation and an executive order that he said will hold China accountable for its oppressive actions against the people of Hong Kong. He used his Rose Garden speech to go straight at Democratic rival Joe Biden, saying his entire career had been a “gift to the Chinese Communist Party.” ... ....
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Great White Shark drowns whale off South Africa
The Daily Telegraph Australia 15 Jul 2020
A great white shark has been caught on video drowning a humpback whale off the coast of South Africa .......
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One Millionaire Really Is Giving Away Bitcoin — But Is That a Good Thing?
The Coin Telegraph 15 Jul 2020
Bill Pulte has been giving away thousands in cash, crypto, and cars for months now, but he could be inadvertently helping scammers .......
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Edward Colston statue replaced by sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester
The Guardian 15 Jul 2020
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Killer says: ‘I didn’t do it, you’re killing an innocent man’ as he’s executed
Metro UK 14 Jul 2020
A convicted killer insisted he was innocent as he was put to death for murdering a family of three. ‘I didn’t do it. I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I’m not a murderer ... Evans said Lee – whose death was the first federal execution in 17 years – ‘didn’t appear to suffer but seemed to hang onto life for a few minutes. Longer than I expected ... ....
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DOJ Conducts First Execution Since 2003 Just Hours After Supreme Court Ruling
truthout 14 Jul 2020
Early on Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice carried out the execution of a person on death row just hours after the United States Supreme Court issued a narrow ruling refusing to consider a delay. Daniel Lewis Lee is the first person executed by the federal government since 2003 ... You’re killing an innocent man.” ... It is cruel....
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Crunch time for Apple in fight against $15b EU tax order
The Jakarta Post 15 Jul 2020photo: AP / Matt Dunham
Britain bans China’s Huawei, handing US big win
Manila Bulletin 15 Jul 2020
The policy reversal hands a long-sought victory to US President Donald Trump’s administration in its geopolitical tug-of-war with China. The White House said the decision “reflects a growing international consensus that Huawei and other untrusted vendors pose a threat to national security, as they remain beholden to the Chinese Communist Party”....
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China to sign $400 bn deal with Iran; India’s interest at stake
The Siasat Daily 14 Jul 2020
New Delhi. Two weeks since India banned Chinese Apps, Beijing has composed a thunderstruck deal with India’s ally and America’s foe – Iran. The two countries will end up signing a $400 billion economic and security strategic partnership deal. The 18-page agreement of a multi – billion dollar deal will be inscribed for 25 years....
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US clocks up another 63,000 virus cases in 24 hours
Manila Bulletin 15 Jul 2020
The United States recorded 63,262 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, according to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University on Tuesday. The total number of cases recorded in the country since the start of the pandemic now exceeds 3.42 million, according to the Baltimore-based university ... ....
