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Arrest warrants issued for officers facing charges in death of Rayshard Brooks

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The charging of two Atlanta officers in the death of Rayshard Brooks is only the first step in a long and uncertain road toward a conviction, a family attorney said. Garrett Rolfe faces felony murder and 10 other charges after he shot Brooks at a Wendy’s drive-through last week. Prosecutors allege that he declared, “I got him” …

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Maduro government and opposition sign rare cooperation agreement to fight Covid-19 in Venezuela

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The Venezuelan government, led by embattled President Nicolas Maduro, and the opposition led by Juan Guaidó, have signed an agreement to cooperate in the fight against Covid-19 by allowing aid into the country through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This is one of the few times the two sides are known to have signed …

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr.

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In his Sallah message, the Senate President noted that the celebration marked the breaking of fast and the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. He also commended the frontline workers in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. Lawan said, “I congratulate the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the …

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The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has inaugurated members

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The six-man committee chaired by Mrs. Joke Silva, MFR, is expected to draw out suggestions and recommendations on how to re-activate the State creative industry, which has remained dormant as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic currently ravaging the world. The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, while inaugurating the …

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US could have prevented majority of deaths and cases if it shut down sooner, new model finds

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If the United States had implemented social distancing policies just a week sooner, it could have prevented more than half the number of coronavirus deaths and infections, according to new research from Columbia University. And if the country had locked down two weeks earlier than it did, it could have prevented 84% of deaths and …

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Facebook Launches ‘Shops’ To Support Small Businesses Amid Pandemic

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Merchants can easily set up shops on Facebook and Instagram, customize looks and display products, according to the California-based internet giant. “The primary focus is to ensure small and medium size businesses have presences online and survive the current situation,” Facebook director of product management George Lee said during a press briefing on the new …

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Hungary’s parliament voted Tuesday to bar nationals from legally changing their gender, defying protests

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The text of the new law as passed says gender would be defined as “biological sex based on primary sex characteristics and chromosomes”. The law makes it impossible to change a person’s sex recorded at birth and therefore also prevents changing one’s legally recognised gender. Hungarian LGBT rights organisation Hatter called the move “sad and …

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Covid-19 lockdowns drop global carbon emissions to lowest level in 15 years

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An international study of global carbon emissions found that daily emissions declined 17% between January and early April, compared to average levels in 2019, and could decline anywhere between 4.4% to 8% by the year’s end. Emissions haven’t been this low since 2006. The study, which appeared today in the journal Nature Climate Change, centered on 69 …

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WHO chief affirms commitment to “transparency, accountability and continuous improvement”

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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus affirmed his commitment to “transparency, accountability and continuous improvement,” as he addressed the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA). Speaking on Tuesday at the virtual summit, Tedros said, “WHO’s focus now is fighting the pandemic, with every tool at our disposal.” On Monday, Tedros said he would “initiate …

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Qantas announces new flight rules as it prepares for travel restrictions to ease

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Australia’s Qantas group released new guidelines for passengers traveling onboard its planes, in preparation for eased travel restrictions, according to a statement on Tuesday. From June 12, passengers check in will be contactless, while hand sanitizer will be provided at check-in and departure gates. While onboard, passengers will be provided with face masks. The statement says wearing a mask is …

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