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Defectors prepare packages to send to North Korea despite growing tensions
A North Korean defector-led group on Thursday prepared hundreds of plastic bottles stuffed with rice which they plan to…
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Former Mexican state governor pleads guilty in U.S. to money laundering
A former governor of the Mexican state of Coahuila has pleaded guilty to charges that he laundered money to conceal bri…
NYT
Quotation of the Day: Aunt Jemima to Be Renamed, After 131 Years
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Before Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant, Helicopter Service Raised Weather Concerns
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3edQpAq
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Trump Reconsiders Kaepernick, but Not Kneeling
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2zFZVgM
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South Korea's nuclear envoy visits U.S. amid flaring tension with North
South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will visit officials in Washington on Thursday amid flaring tensions with No…
NYT
Justice Dept. Escalates Legal Fight With Bolton Over Book
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ebQdBL
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China reports 28 new coronavirus cases in mainland
China reported 28 new coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 17, 21 of which were in the capital of Beijing, …
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Beijing reports 21 new COVID-19 cases in city as of June 17
Beijing confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases as of June 17, China's health authority said on Thursday, down from 31 a da…
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Mexico reports 4,930 new coronavirus cases, 770 more deaths
Mexico's health ministry reported on Wednesday 4,930 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 770 addition…
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Many Jordanians struggling as country emerges from COVID-19 lockdown, U.N. agency says
Many people in Jordan are struggling to meet basic needs after a more than two-month lockdown to fight the coronavirus …
NYT
With the Federal Health Megaphone Silent, States Struggle With a Shifting Pandemic
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, NOAH WEILAND, SARAH MERVOSH AND DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YM4zT6
NYT
When Antifa Hysteria Sweeps America
By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3hBZ4yQ
BBC News - World
Canada loses out to Ireland and Norway in Security Council vote
Canada has lost its latest bid for a seat on the UN Security Council despite an expensive campaign. from BBC News - W…
BBC News - World
Coronavirus: Hundreds of abattoir workers test positive in Germany
Schools in the area are closed after at least 650 workers in Gütersloh test positive for coronavirus. from BBC News -…
BBC News - World
Burundi’s Evariste Ndayishimiye to be sworn in as president
Evariste Ndayishimiye's inauguration is fast-tracked following the sudden death of his predecessor. from BBC News…
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Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice
People of colour in Russia tell the BBC how racism has affected their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N9…
BBC News - World
How reliant is Australia on China?
As their relationship sours, can Australia realistically "diversify" from its biggest trading partner? from…
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Tanzania's Magufuli - taking on coronavirus and imperialism
Will Tanzania's President John Magufuli controversial statements help or hinder his re-election campaign? from BB…
BBC News - World
What happened when a city disbanded its police force
Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community. from BBC News - World h…