Politics

Africa

Ebola Spread in Central Africa Could Match 2014 Record, Warns CDC

A new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis warns that the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa could result in up to 20,000 cases and 4,000 deaths in the next three months if containment efforts fail.

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US Politics

Graham Platner Faces Another Controversy Before Maine Senate Primary

Graham Platner, a political novice and oyster farmer running for the U.S. Senate in Maine, faces another controversy days ahead of the primary, with allegations including a Nazi-themed tattoo and inappropriate text messages. Platner has denied the claims, calling them politically motivated.

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Football

Iran Footballers Issued US Visas for World Cup

Iran’s World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, according to a White House official, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries.

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US Politics

Trump Makes Pitch to Farmers Amid Tariff Fallout in Wisconsin

US President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin on Friday to rally support from farmers affected by tariffs and high prices, according to Al Jazeera.

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Movies

Scary Movie 6 Returns with Controversial Parodies and $7.7M in Previews

Scary Movie 6 is set to return to theaters after a 26-year hiatus, featuring the original cast and a bold promise to mock every major horror trend. The film generated $7.7 million in previews, according to Deadline.

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Cricket

Somalia Declares Order Restored After 2 Days of Mogadishu Clashes

Fighting in Mogadishu that paralyzed parts of Somalia’s capital for two days has eased, with the federal government declaring order restored, according to an Al Jazeera report.

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Celebrity

Buffy and Ted Lasso Star Anthony Head Dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' has died at the age of 72, according to BBC.

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アメリカ政治

アーカンソー州知事候補の殺人罪不起訴：記録カード消失が原因

アーカンソー州の知事候補アーロン・スペンサー氏の殺人罪が、決定的なドライブレコーダー記録カードの消失により無罪放免された。裁判所は証拠の取り扱いが重大な誤りであると判断した。

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US Politics

Arkansas Sheriff Nominee’s Murder Charge Dropped

A murder charge against Aaron Spencer, a sheriff nominee in Arkansas who killed his daughter’s alleged abuser, was dismissed after a critical dash camera memory card was lost. The court ruled the loss of evidence was so egregious it warranted dismissal.

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Diplomacy & Trade

African Charter on ‘Family Values’ Sparks Outcry from Rights Groups

A draft African charter on family, sovereignty and values has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups, who call it regressive and dangerous, as governments across the continent meet in Ghana to discuss its potential adoption.

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Europe

Fury in France Over Child Murder and Failed Justice System

Fury in France has erupted after an 11-year-old girl was murdered by a man with a known criminal record, according to BBC reports.

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Discovery

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery after years of human-driven destruction, according to a new study.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Se mantiene medida para aumentar cooperación militar con Israel

Un panel del Congreso de Estados Unidos rechazó un intento de eliminar una disposición del presupuesto de defensa que profundizaría la cooperación militar con Israel, informó Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

Democrat Fails to Block US-Israel Military Cooperation Measure

A US congressional panel has rejected a bid to remove a provision from the defense budget that would deepen military cooperation with Israel, according to Al Jazeera.

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Cricket

Mogadishu Clashes Deepen Somalia’s Political Crisis

Clashes in Mogadishu have intensified Somalia's political crisis, according to Al Jazeera. The violence erupted as opposition leaders planned protests against an alleged illegal term extension by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

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