Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement

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Coronavirus: Six months that changed our world

A look back at how Covid-19 has swept the globe and altered the world in the course of six months.

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Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax

Russians have one more day to decide on key reforms, but opponents say the vote is a farce.

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Met Gala challenge paper dress goes viral

Fashion student Karina Bondareva recreated the dress worn by Cardi B at last year's Met Gala in New York.

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Golden State Killer survivor: 'We don't own that shame'

Joseph DeAngelo has pleaded guilty to 13 murders and numerous sexual assaults.

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Covid-19: How to be a travel vlogger in lockdown

Travel vlogger Bogdan Alexe has had to come up with new ways make films.

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The orphaned baby squirrel eating video that went viral

British photographer and zoologist Dani Connor “adopted” four squirrels after their mother died.

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Post: Huma shares some wise words on Insta

Huma Qureshi is an avid social media user and loves to share pictures and videos of how she is spending her lockdown days. We have seen her de-cluttering electronics, cooking delicious food and more in the videos on Instagram.

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Watch Video: Sonu Sood working out with son

Sonu Sood has been rocking the news for sending migrant workers back to their homes by arranging transport facilities for them. The actor is also quite active on social media and loves to keep fans updated about his day-to-day activities.

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Sonakshi poses for a cool mirror selfie!

Sonakshi Sinha is an avid social media user and loves to keep fans updated about her day-to-day activities through regular posts. From live chats and QnA sessions to doodling, the actress has been keeping herself busy while being at home due to lockdown.

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Pic: Rajkummar flaunts his chiselled physique

Rajkummar Rao has been updating fans about his day-to-day activities on social media. While being at home due to lockdown, the actor is sharing pictures and videos of how he is spending the quarantine period.

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Pic: Genelia reminisces pre Coronavirus days

Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh and husband Riteish Deshmukh are currently spending their lockdown days in Latur. The actress has been sharing pictures and videos to update fans about her day-to-day activities.

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China discovers new swine flu with pandemic potential

Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of virus in pigs that can infect humans and is capable of causing a pandemic, according to a new study. The disease, which researchers called the G4 virus, is genetically descended from the H1N1 swine flu.

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dromedary: Word of the day for July 1, 2020

dromedary , n :
The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius). Any swift riding camel. Today is the Independence Day of Somalia, where most of Africa’s dromedaries can be found.

Wikipedia article of the day for July 1, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for July 1, 2020 is Battle of Malvern Hill.
The Battle of Malvern Hill was fought on July 1, 1862, between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army of the Potomac under George B. McClellan. It was the final battle of the Seven Days Battles during the American Civil War, taking place on the 130-foot (40 m) elevation of Malvern Hill, near the Confederate capital of Richmond. Including inactive reserves, more than 50,000 soldiers from each side took part, using more than 200 pieces of artillery. The Union's V Corps, commanded by Fitz John Porter, took up positions on the hill on June 30. The battle occurred in stages: over the course of four hours a series of blunders in planning and communication caused Lee's forces to launch three failed frontal infantry assaults across hundreds of yards of open ground, unsupported by Confederate artillery, charging toward strongly entrenched Union infantry and artillery. These errors provided Union forces with an opportunity to inflict heavy casualties.

Better education of women helped push total fertility rate down

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48% of people got medical care before death in 2018: Report

More people received medical care before death in 2018 as compared to five years ago, the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2018 said. The report showed in 2018, in nearly 48% deaths, the deceased had received medical attention either at a govt hospital or a private facility. In 2018, in nearly 48% deaths, the deceased had received medical attention either at a government hospital or a private hospital.

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India gets its wettest June in 12 years

India experienced its wettest month of June in 12 years with 18% above-normal rainfall on the back of timely monsoon onset and its swift advance across the country. Central India, as well as east and northeast, have received the heaviest showers. India received 196.2mm of rain during the month, highest since 2008, when 202mm was recorded during the month, as per IMD.

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Party rivals mount fresh pressure on Oli to quit

Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli has come under immense pressure to resign from within the ruling Nepal Communist Party, including from former PM Prachanda. According to Nepal media reports, Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal and Bamdev Gautam demanded that Oli quit at a meeting on Tuesday. Oli has gone on record to say that India has been behind the effort to unseat him.

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Blast at Tehran clinic kills 19, says state-run news agency

A gas leak caused the blast, Tehran Deputy Governor Hamid Reza Goudarzi told state television

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Pompeo pushes Iran arms embargo at UN, Russia says U.S. knee on Iran’s neck

The United States has circulated a draft resolution to the 15-member council that would indefinitely extend the arms embargo on Tehran, but council veto-powers Russia and China have already signalled their opposition to the move

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Trump approves cutting 9,500 troops in Germany: Pentagon

Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said the move, which has sparked concerns in Berlin and in the NATO alliance, is to redeploy the troops and will “enhance Russian deterrence, strengthen NATO

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U.N. raises $7.7 billion for Syrians beset by war and COVID-19

Pledges came from countries including Qatar, which has promised $100 million, and Germany, which offered 1.58 billion euros ($1.78 billion) in what Berlin said was the single biggest country donation

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Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country

Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials.

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HRD ministry wants Rs 2,300cr more for Covid-hit edu sector

In the backdrop of Covid-19, the HRD ministry projected a requirement of Rs 2,306.4 crore for the development of online courses/ programmes over five years. The ministry also presented a requirement of Rs 55,840 crore for providing ICT facilities to 3.10 lakh government schools. The government also proposed providing digital devices to 40% of the students in higher education.

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ED to question Patel today again in Sandesara case

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Egypt hospital fire kills 7 coronavirus patients

The country lifted a variety of restrictions on Saturday, reopening cafes, gyms and clubs, even as its case count soars.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: देश में कोरोना का कहर जारी, दिल्ली में पिछले 24 घंटों में 2084 नए मामले आए सामने

Coronavirus LIVE Updates:सोमवार को स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी किए गए आंकड़ों के...

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तूतीकोरिन में पिता-पुत्र की मौत के मामले में CCTV फुटेज में पुलिस के दावों पर उठे सवाल

तमिलनाडु के तूतीकोरिन में पुलिस हिरासत में एक पिता और उसके बेटे की मौत की...

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Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter Plaza

A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed over 350,000 views.

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Coronavirus: Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors

After a three-month closure due to coronavirus, the monument in Granada has once again opened its doors.

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Katy contemplated suicide after Orlando split

American singer-songwriter Katy Perry got vulnerable in a recent interview where she spoke about how she contemplated taking her own life in 2017.

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Multiplexes not happy with digital releases

The entertainment industry is one of the worst-hit among others due to the Coronavirus pandemic. And now, a lot of production houses are opting to release films on digital platforms as theatres won't be opening anytime soon.

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Kartik shares a throwback pic with Sagarika

Kartik Aaryan has been sharing pictures and videos of how he is spending time while being at home due to lockdown. The actor has been keeping himself entertained by doing house chores and making videos with family.

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zippy: Word of the day for June 30, 2020

zippy , adj :
(informal) Energetic and lively. (informal) Quick, speedy.

Wikipedia article of the day for June 30, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for June 30, 2020 is Chris Gragg.
Chris Gragg (born June 30, 1990) is a former professional American football tight end who played three seasons for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). Over 32 career games, Gragg totaled 24 career receptions with 2 touchdowns. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Gragg played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks, where he won the 2012 Cotton Bowl. Gragg was drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft after he performed well at the NFL Scouting Combine. Gragg finished the 2013 season with 5 receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. After playing in 2014 for the Bills, in 2015, Gragg set career highs in games played, receptions, and receiving yards. Gragg signed with the New York Jets in 2017, but did not play in any regular-season games for the team after a preseason injury. A Twitter account belonging to Gragg described him as "retired" as of December 31, 2019. Gragg's brother, Will, played college football for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.

Covid +ve can donate blood only after 28 days of discharge: Govt

To ensure safe functioning of blood transfusion services, the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) under the health ministry has issued the second set of national guidelines in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. ​​As per fresh guidelines, blood can be collected from a person who tested positive and recovered after 28 days of discharge from a treating facility or 28 days after home isolation ends.

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Maharashta, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till July 31

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments on Monday extended the lockdown till July 31 to stop the surge of Covid-19 cases — with stricter norms in the Mumbai and Chennai regions. The Karnataka government has also indicated that it will bring back from July 7 harsher measures such as banning the entry and exit of people from high-risk districts

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Repatriation flight goes empty to China

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India, Bhutan launch 1st joint hydel project

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चीनी ऐप्स पर प्रतिबंध: हेमंत सोरेन ने कहा,'सरकार ने देर से उठाया कदम, संक्रमण पहले ही फैल चुका है'

चीन के साथ जारी विवाद के बीच सोमवार को केंद्र सरकार ने चीन की कंपनियों की...

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More Saharan dust will hit the US this week

Another round of Saharan dust is forecast to move into the Gulf of Mexico later this week. The haze will blanket the Caribbean and Southern states once again, bringing poor air quality as well as the potential for remarkable sunrises and sunsets.

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DNA evidence points to 8-year-old's killer after 38 years

After nearly 38 agonizing years, the family of Kelly Ann Prosser finally has learned who killed her.

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Family rescue bear cub swimming with a jar stuck on its head

Tricia Hurt's family were fishing in Wisconsin when they spotted the animal in need of a helping hand.

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Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?

Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank.

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Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals

Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis.

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How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic

Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all.

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awara: Word of the day for June 29, 2020

awara , n :
(Guyana) The palm tree Astrocaryum vulgare which is native to the Amazon Rainforest region. (Guyana) The oily edible fruit of this tree, which has a yellowish-orange skin and pulp, and a large black seed. Both the pulp and the seed yield oil. Today is the International Day of the Tropics, which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight the important role that countries in tropical areas of the world play in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and to raise awareness about the challenges faced by these areas.

Wikipedia article of the day for June 29, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for June 29, 2020 is Harmon Killebrew.
Harmon Killebrew (June 29, 1936 – May 17, 2011) was an American professional baseball first baseman, third baseman, and left fielder. During his 22-year career in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Minnesota Twins, Killebrew was a prolific power hitter who, at the time of his retirement, had the fourth most home runs in major league history. Second only to Babe Ruth in home runs in the American League, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. He led the American League six times in home runs and three times in runs batted in (RBIs), and was named to thirteen All-Star teams. His finest season was 1969, when he hit 49 home runs and recorded 140 RBIs. Known for his quick hands and exceptional upper body strength, Killebrew hit the longest measured home runs at Minnesota's Metropolitan Stadium, 520 ft (158 m), and Baltimore's Memorial Stadium, 471 ft (144 m). He was the first of four batters to hit a baseball over the left field roof at Detroit's Tiger Stadium.

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to ‘visionary leader’

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Government border roads order to stock up LPG sends J&K into a tizzy

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India, Japan conduct naval exercise amid China row

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Nepal row catches footballers offside

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For grid safety, India to check equipment for malware: Govt

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PM Cares got donations from Chinese companies: Congress

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Did China send MMA fighters to border before recent clashes?

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Government OKs Rs 1,700 crore more for border roads

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Mississippi Senate votes 37-14 to remove Confederate symbol from state flag

Democratic senator John Horhn said changing the flag would not solve the effects of the country’s racist past

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Global coronavirus deaths top half a million

While the overall rate of death has flattened in recent weeks, health experts have expressed concerns about record numbers of new cases in countries like the United States, India and Brazil, as well as new outbreaks in parts of Asias

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Tamil Nadu Power Finance sees four-fold increase in deposits

The company launched online services following the COVID-19 lockdown

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Coronavirus की जद में 180 से ज्यादा देश, संक्रमण से मौत का आंकड़ा 5 लाख पार

मिली जानकारी के अनुसार, रविवार रात तक जारी आंकड़ों के अनुसार, 180 से ज्यादा...

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How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police

The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police.

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Coronavirus: Ghana 'quack doctors' selling 'cure'

Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars.

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Brexit: Where are we now?

It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu

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Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?

As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind them?

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'How George Floyd's death changed my Chinese students'

Some students at Jasmine Cochrane's school in China found it hard to trust a black teacher. George Floyd's death made a huge difference.

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Covid-19: China pushes traditional remedies amid outbreak

Beijing is pushing Chinese traditional medicine as a Covid-19 treatment, but is it effective?

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Is Becky Hill pop's biggest unknown star?

She's sung on dozens of chart hits but after eight years, people are only just starting to recognise her name.

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'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'

How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H.

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Wikipedia article of the day for June 28, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for June 28, 2020 is Baby Driver.
Baby Driver is an action film written and directed by Edgar Wright. First released on June 28, 2017, it tells the story of a young Atlanta-based getaway driver, played by Ansel Elgort (pictured), who is on a quest for freedom from a life of crime with his lover Debora (Lily James). The film also features Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Eiza González, Jamie Foxx and Jon Bernthal in supporting roles. Baby Driver was a project Wright had contemplated for over two decades, and his early directing experience shaped his ambitions for the project. Filming took place over four months, using stunts, choreography and in-camera shooting. Baby Driver was praised by some critics, but the characterization and scriptwriting drew mixed responses. During its initial theatrical run, the film grossed $226 million at the global box office, boosted by word-of-mouth support and fatiguing interest in blockbuster franchises. Wright has completed a script for a possible sequel.

TTK Prestige to stop imports from China

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BJP fires 10 questions at Sonia on RGF donations, China MoU

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PB threatens to cut PTI ties over ‘anti-national’ coverage

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Government's J&K step led to Galwan face-off: CPM mouthpiece

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Can’t compare 1962 with now: Congress

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Demand drops, just 4 Shramik Specials in 2 days

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Blow to RJD as Bihar unit vice-president quits party

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PM Modi praises Yogi government's efforts to rein in Corona outbreak

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UN’s experts group urges India to release CAA protesters

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UP to build roads up to houses of 10 toppers

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First to pass Class 12, she’s star of vanishing tribe

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EU delays decision on border reopening

After days of talks, EU envoys agreed to propose a list of 14 countries to their national governments, with the United States, where the coronavirus is still spreading, to remain excluded

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Malawi opposition leader declared winner of presidential re-run

It was a dramatic reversal of the incumbent’s discredited win in a process that has been seen as a triumph for African democracy

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Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops

US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops.

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Coronavirus: Delta to extend caps on passenger numbers

The airline has been capping the numbers on board its flights to no more than 60% of capacity.

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To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America

An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'walking'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of 'walking'.

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Li Zhensheng: Photographer of China's cultural revolution

Li Zhensheng captured a time when China was plunged into a decade of chaos and turmoil.

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'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'

José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever.

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Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta

Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president.

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Being black in business is being 'on your own'

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to widen America's longstanding economic disparities.

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Paul Weller: 'People weren't ready for my house record'

The returning rock star reflects on underground sounds, happy times, and "shocking" race issues.

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जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस का दावा, 1989 के बाद पहली बार त्राल में हिजबुल मुजाहिदीन का एक भी आतंकी नहीं

जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस (Jammu Kashmir Police) ने शुक्रवार को दावा किया कि पुलवामा जिले के...

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गुरुग्राम प्रशासन ने जारी की एडवाइजरी, टिड्डियों से बचने के लिए करें ये उपाय

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Shruti Haasan: 5 jaw-dropping pictures

Shruti Haasan is one of the most talked-about film celebrities in India. In terms of her ancestry, the actress is of mixed-descent thanks to her actor-parents. While her father Kamal Haasan is of Tamil Iyengar descent, her mother Sarika Thakur is of mixed Marathi and Himachali ancestry.

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bouncebackability: Word of the day for June 27, 2020

bouncebackability , n :
(informal, often sports) The ability to bounce back or recover from bad circumstances. Today is marked as Helen Keller Day in the United States to honor the American author, lecturer and political activist Helen Keller, who was born on this day 140 years ago in 1880. Keller was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Wikipedia article of the day for June 27, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for June 27, 2020 is The Goldfinch (painting).
The Goldfinch is a painting of a chained goldfinch by Carel Fabritius, a Dutch Golden Age artist. Signed and dated 1654, it is now in the collection of the Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands. The work is a trompe-l'œil oil on panel measuring 33.5 by 22.8 centimetres (13.2 in × 9.0 in) that was once part of a larger structure, perhaps a window jamb or a protective cover. A common and colourful bird with a pleasant song, the goldfinch was used in Italian Renaissance painting as a symbol of Christian redemption and the Passion of Jesus. The Goldfinch is unusual for Dutch Golden Age painting in the simplicity of its composition and use of illusionary techniques. After Fabritius was killed in the gunpowder explosion that destroyed much of the city of Delft in 1654, the painting was lost for more than two centuries before its rediscovery in Brussels. It plays a central role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and its film adaptation.

PLA damaged ‘considerable trust’: Indian envoy in Beijing

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100% pay hike for border road staff

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BJP targets Rajiv Foundation, Sonia

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UPA surrendered to China with trade pacts: BJP

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RGF got China funds for work on Sino-Indian ties: Congress

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J&K terror outfits recruiting kids as young as 14: US

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CBI searches Ratul Puri's premises over bank fraud

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Water blockage due to natural causes: Bhutan

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Coronavirus के बढ़ते मामलों के चलते झारखंड में 31 जुलाई तक बढ़ाया गया लॉकडाउन

झारखंड सरकार (Jharkhand Govt) ने राज्य में कोरोनावायरस (Coronavirus) के बढ़ते मामलों को देखते...

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Toronto officer guilty of assault after blinding black man

A black man loses an eye in a beating by an off-duty Toronto officer, who accused him of car-hopping.

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France's Macron set for Covid test in local vote

The French president's popularity has fallen during the crisis - now he faces delayed local elections.

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US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law

The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy.

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From coronavirus doctor to Mr Gay World

Fran Alvarado from Spain took over the title weeks after recovering from Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: The health claims that won't go away

Why this misleading health advice keeps appearing online.

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Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes

Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 June 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud.

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Can Kenzie Ziegler go from child star to pop star?

She shot to fame as a six-year-old on US reality show Dance Moms, now she's aiming for the charts.

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Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?

Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why?

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40% duty, local testing to curb all power gear imports from China

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Not Just A Border Conflict, There’s Much More To It

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Milind Deora’s tweet on ‘democracy’ sparks debate

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PM hails all who fought Emergency

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Three major IITs to conduct e-classes; Delhi campus may open only in December

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Central teams head to 3 hard-hit states

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With QR codes, face shields, vendors give shopping a new look

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Access blood bank from home through app

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ED plans SC move to nix Rajiv Saxena’s approver status

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Coronavirus | 577 cases, 18 COVID-19 deaths in Gujarat

Gujarat’s COVID-19 infection tally jumped to 29,578 with 577 new cases while the fatality count has reached 1,754 with 18 new deaths on Thursday. More

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Rising fuel prices have hit farmers: Hooda

Ex-Haryana CM calls for bringing down prices of petrol, diesel and LPG to August 2004 level

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BJP has destroyed democratic, ethnic and social fabric: Gehlot

Its leaders are not fit to question the values of Congress and Congress Working Committee, he says

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दिल्ली में कोरोना पॉजिटिव मरीज के COVID केयर सेंटर जाने का फैसला वापस, गृह मंत्रालय ने बताई वजह

गृह मंत्रालय के इस बयान का पहले के दिनों में महत्व मिलता है क्योंकि दिल्ली...

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मध्य प्रदेश : नाबालिग लड़की से की छेड़छाड़ और बनाया वीडियो, फरार आरोपियों की तलाश में पुलिस

पुलिस (MP Police) ने नाबालिग की शिकायत पर अपहरण, मारपीट और छेड़छाड़ कर वीडियो बनाने...

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George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests

Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack.

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'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'

Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products.

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Coronavirus: Most children 'experience only mild disease'

A study of nearly 600 children across Europe reports only four deaths and mainly mild symptoms.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 June 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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When India hosted China amid 1962 war tension

The recent stand-off in a disputed Himalayan region is not the first time India and China have clashed.

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Quiz of the Week: Which tennis stars caught coronavirus?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?

What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing?

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Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie

Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Jessi Combs: US racing driver given female speed record in 2019 fatal crash

Jessi Combs is awarded the fastest land-speed record by a female, a feat she died trying to achieve.

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Girl Guide's diary describes visiting Hitler in 1936

The book was found in Dorset and describes a visit to Bavaria and Austria in 1936.

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Richa Chadha shares a beautiful candid click

While being at home due to lockdown, Richa Chadha is keeping herself busy with cooking, reading, dancing and working out. The actress has been sharing pictures and videos to keep fans posted about how she is spending her quarantine period.

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Mouni: At the end, all you have is yourself

Mouni Roy is an avid social media user and likes to express herself through regular posts. Now, the actress to Insta story to share an important message for her fans.

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Preity Zinta hits the beach after 104 days

Preity Zinta is quite active on social media and loves to keep fans updated about her day-to-day activities. The actress has been sharing pictures and videos of how she is spending her lockdown days.

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China's GPS rival Beidou fully operational

China launched the last satellite in its Beidou navigation network on Tuesday, completing a new rival to GPS and cementing its place in an elite group of countries with their own global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).

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shipshape: Word of the day for June 25, 2020

shipshape , adj :
Meticulously neat and tidy. shipshape adv Neatly and tidily to a meticulous extent. Today is the 10th anniversary of the Day of the Seafarer, which was established by the International Maritime Organization in 2010 and recognized by the United Nations to acknowledge the contributions made by seafarers to international seaborne trade, the world economy, and civil society.

Wikipedia article of the day for June 25, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for June 25, 2020 is The Thrill Book.
The Thrill Book was an American pulp magazine published by Street & Smith in 1919. The first eight issues, edited by Harold Hersey, were a mixture of adventure and weird stories. Contributors included Greye La Spina, Charles Fulton Oursler, J. H. Coryell, and Seabury Quinn. Ronald Oliphant, Hersey's replacement, printed more science fiction and fantasy, though this included two stories Hersey had purchased from Murray Leinster. The best-known story from The Thrill Book is The Heads of Cerberus, a very early example of a novel about alternate time tracks, by Francis Stevens. Oliphant's larger budget attracted popular writers such as H. Bedford-Jones, but the magazine ran for only eight more issues, the last dated October 15, 1919. Historians regard The Thrill Book as a forerunner of Weird Tales and Amazing Stories, the first true specialized magazines in the fields of weird fiction and science fiction, respectively.

Consignments from China piling up at ports as customs tightens scrutiny

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Fuel prices set to rise further due to high taxes, hints IOC chief

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Patanjali took licence to make immunity booster: Uttarakhand

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Use rapid antibody tests in hospitals, offices, PSUs: ICMR

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Mystery over Patanjali’s bid for drug trial in MP

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‘Pakistan high commission staff in terror links with J&K ex-DSP’

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Coronavirus: फ्लाइट में उत्पाती यात्रियों से निपटने के लिए DGCA ने जारी किए नए नियम

नागर विमानन महानिदेशालय (DGCA) ने उड़ान के दौरान उत्पात करने वाले यात्रियों से...

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भारतीय जनता पार्टी का दावा, 31 डिजिटल रैलियों में शामिल हुए 7.18 करोड़ लोग

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: भारत में नहीं थम रहा कोरोनावायरस, संक्रमितों की संख्या 4.56 लाख पार

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Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic

The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice".

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Preventing a plague: fighting Kenya's locusts

Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years.

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'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel

Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique".

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Nigeria's Yoruba women announce their arrival in style

A Nigerian photographer reimagines Yoruba fashion from the 1970s.

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Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted.

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Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair

Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians.

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Rayshard Brooks remembered as a caring father kept down by a racist legal system

Rayshard Brooks will be laid to rest at a private funeral service in Atlanta on Tuesday, a day after hundreds of people lined up to pay their respects at a public viewing.

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Ron Jeremy charged with rape & sexual assault

Actor Ron Jeremy has been charged with raping three women and sexually abusing the fourth by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

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Irrfan Khan's son Babil on SSR's demise

Irrfan Khan's demise left a permanent void in the film industry. And now, Sushant passed away at his residence on June 14. Bollywood has lost a lot of gems this year.

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Netizens pray for Saroj Khan's speedy recovery

Bollywood's renowned choreographer Saroj Khan was rushed to the hospital recently after she complained about her health issues. Now, according to the latest update, she is undergoing dialysis at the hospital.

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SSR's friend Rohini shares a heartwarming post

Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14 at his Bandra residence. He was 34. According to the reports, the actor was suffering from clinical depression. While Sushant's family, friends and fans are still having a tough time dealing with his demise, the actor's close friend Rohini Iyer shared a heartwarming post on Instagram.

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Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour event

Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus following an exhibition event he organized in Croatia. The world No. 1 confirmed that both he and his wife Jelena had also tested positive for Covid-19 upon returning home to Serbia, while his children's results were negative.

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constellationally: Word of the day for June 24, 2020

constellationally , adv :
In the manner of a constellation (“(astrology) the configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope; (astronomy) a formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern”).

Wikipedia article of the day for June 24, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for June 24, 2020 is Battle of Sluys.
The Battle of Sluys was a naval battle fought on 24 June 1340 between England and France, in the roadstead of the since silted-up port of Sluys. The English fleet of 120–150 ships was led by Edward III of England and the 230-strong French fleet by Hugues Quiéret, Admiral of France, and Nicolas Béhuchet, Constable of France. It was one of the opening engagements of the Hundred Years' War. Edward sailed on 22 June and encountered the French the next day; they had bound their ships into three lines, forming large floating fighting platforms. The English were able to manoeuvre against the French and defeat them in detail. Most of the French ships were captured, and they lost 16,000–20,000 men killed, against 400–600 for the English. The English were unable to take strategic advantage, barely interrupting French raids on English territories and shipping. Operationally the battle allowed the English army to land and to then besiege the French town of Tournai, albeit unsuccessfully.

CBI books Videocon chief for ‘corruption’

The CBI on Tuesday booked Videocon group chairman Venugopal Dhoot for alleged corruption in the financing of their oil and gas assets in Mozambique in connivance with unidentified officials of a State Bank of India-led consortium, officials said. The agency filed the FIR after an enquiry on a complaint from the oil ministry. Dhoot did not offer any comment.

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In blow to Lalu ahead of polls, 5 of RJD’s 8 MLCs join JD(U)

Bihar’s main opposition party RJD suffered twin jolts on Tuesday with one of its founders, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, quitting the vice-president’s post and five of its total eight MLCs forming a separate group and merging with the ruling JD(U).

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