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Trump Calls Anti -Racism Protests ‘Domestic Terror’_Ada Nkong

President Donald Trump Tuesday took his tough law-and-order message to Kenosha, the latest US city roiled by the police shooting of a black man, as he branded recent anti-racism protests acts of “domestic terror” by violent mobs. Trump has been hoping for months to shift the election battle against Democrat Joe Biden from a referendum… Continue reading Trump Calls Anti -Racism Protests ‘Domestic Terror’_Ada Nkong

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Portland Protests: Trump and Biden Clash Over Street Violence_Ada Nkong

US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden have clashed over the violence that has erupted at protests in Portland, Oregon. Mr Trump blamed the Democrat mayor of Portland, Ted Wheeler, for allowing the "death and destruction of his city". But Mr Biden said the president was "recklessly encouraging violence". A man was… Continue reading Portland Protests: Trump and Biden Clash Over Street Violence_Ada Nkong

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Hurricane Laura Will Cause ” Unsurvivable Storm Surge “_Ada Nkong

Hurricane Laura is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" storm surge, extreme winds and floods as it hits the US, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says. The category four storm is approaching Texas and Louisiana with maximum sustained wind speeds of 150 miles per hour (240km/h). If it maintains those speeds it would be one of… Continue reading Hurricane Laura Will Cause ” Unsurvivable Storm Surge “_Ada Nkong

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International Francophone Organization Suspends Mali Over Coup_Ada Nkong

The international community increased pressure on the military junta that has seized power in Mali, as the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie suspended the nation from its membership Tuesday.Its leadership agreed the move at an extraordinary session held via videoconference, while adding that it would maintain any cooperation that would help the civilian population and… Continue reading International Francophone Organization Suspends Mali Over Coup_Ada Nkong

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KellyAnne Conway Resigns as Senior Whitehouse Adviser_Ada Nkong

Kellyanne Conway has announced that she is resigning from her post as Senior Counsel to US President Donald Trump. In a statement, Mrs Conway said she was stepping down at the end of August to focus on her children, giving them "less drama, more mama". Her husband George, an outspoken critic of the president, will… Continue reading KellyAnne Conway Resigns as Senior Whitehouse Adviser_Ada Nkong

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Coronavirus: Missing School is Worse Than Getting The Virus For Kids- Whitty _Ada Nkong

Children are more likely to be harmed by not returning to school next month than if they catch coronavirus, the UK's chief medical adviser says. Prof Chris Whitty said "the chances of children dying from Covid-19 are incredibly small" - but missing lessons "damages children in the long run". Millions of pupils in England, Wales… Continue reading Coronavirus: Missing School is Worse Than Getting The Virus For Kids- Whitty _Ada Nkong

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US Elections: A Fight For The Nation’s Soul- Biden

Joe Biden has formally accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, describing in a televised speech to a virtual convention his vision for a new United States that is facing multiple crises at once. "It is an America we can rebuild together," Biden said, pledging to make control of the coronavirus outbreak his first act if… Continue reading US Elections: A Fight For The Nation’s Soul- Biden

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Why Spain is Experiencing A Second Wave of Covid-19_Ada Nkong

Spain saw one of the most draconian Covid-19 lockdowns in Europe, but two months after it was lifted, the virus is spreading faster than in any neighbouring nation. It now has Europe's fastest-rising caseload, with 142 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the past two weeks. By the time the state of emergency ended on… Continue reading Why Spain is Experiencing A Second Wave of Covid-19_Ada Nkong

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Wuhan Pool Party: China Reacts to Global Outrage_Ada Nkong

A massive pool party attended by thousands of people at the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic showed how well China had dealt with disease, authorities insisted Thursday, despite images from the event prompting outrage around the world. Pictures and video of the weekend electronic music party in Wuhan — where COVID-19 first emerged in December… Continue reading Wuhan Pool Party: China Reacts to Global Outrage_Ada Nkong