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What To Make Of Trump's Misogynist Statements About Sen. Harris, And Two Less Qualified Candidates
WorldNews.com 14 Aug 2020
These misogynist norms pervade various aspects of our lives, including sex, medicine, home life, criminal justice, the workplace, and yes politics.In fact, and just as racism and brutality has been institutionalized, so has radical masculinist behavior and misogyny....
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Donald Trump visits ailing brother Robert at New York hospital
Independent online (SA) 15 Aug 2020
New York - President Donald Trump paid a visit Friday to his brother, Robert Trump, at a New York hospital after administration officials said the president's youngest brother was "very ill.". The president entered New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan wearing a face mask on Friday afternoon ... He's in the hospital right now....
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'I have more Indians than she has': Donald Trump takes a swipe at Kamala Harris
International Business Times 15 Aug 2020
US President Donald Trump attacked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, saying "no one will be safe in Biden's America" adding that the California Senator is a "step worse" ... She is of Indian heritage ... "This guy has been taking your dignity away and your respect... Related ... Donald Trump. ....
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Barcelona 2-8 Bayern Munich: 'It was good against Brazil, but against Barca we were brutal'
BBC News 15 Aug 2020
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‘Our options are unlimited’: Iran vows tit-for-tat response if US enacts sanctions under nuclear deal it single-handedly upended
Russia Today 15 Aug 2020
“US must learn from this debacle ... The diplomat noted that it would be up to Tehran to retaliate in kind when and if the US decides to follow through on its threat, saying that the “imposition of any sanctions or restrictions...will be met severely by Iran and our options are not limited.” ... Think your friends would be interested? Share this story!. ....
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Pentagon to set up new unit to investigate UFOs
The National 15 Aug 2020
Washington is particularly concerned about China's spying capabilities, using drones or other airborne means ... The Pentagon take "any incursions by unauthorized aircraft into our training ranges or designated airspace very seriously and examine each report," she said ... Read More. Kamala Harris. who is Joe Biden's running mate?. Coronavirus ... ....
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Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end with no Abe apology
The Himalayan 15 Aug 2020
TOKYO ... “Reflecting on our past and bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse, I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never be repeated,” Naruhito said in a short speech at the event in Tokyo marking the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender on Aug. 15, 1945 ... Masks were required, and there was no singing of the “Kimigayo” national anthem ... ....
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Belarus’ Lukashenko says he is being targeted by ‘color revolution’, seeks to join forces with Putin
Russia Today 15 Aug 2020
“Don’t you lull us with [talk about] peaceful action and demonstrations ... …Defending Belarus today is nothing less than defending our entire space, the Union State [of Belarus and Russia], and an example for others… If Belarusians can’t stand, the wave will flow there ... If you like this story, share it with a friend!. ....
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Putin proposes urgent 7-state online summit on Iran, Persian Gulf
Xinhua 14 Aug 2020photo: UN / Mark Garten
UN rejects US proposal on Iran arms embargo extension
The News International 15 Aug 2020
However, their priority is to preserve the JCPOA ... 'Snapback' ... The United States has threatened to try to force a return of UN sanctions if it is not extended by using a controversial technique called "snapback." ... "The period before the expiry of restrictions should be used to consider, in good faith, all diplomatic options," she said ... ....
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Peaceful protesters march to gather in front of government building in Minsk, Belarus
Yahoo Daily News 15 Aug 2020
Hundreds have been released from jail after being interned during the violent state crackdown on demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko's controversial re-election last Sunday ... ....
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Trump Orders Sale of TikTok’s U.S. Assets Within 90 Days
Caixin Online 15 Aug 2020
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the Chinese owner of the popular music video app TikTok to sell its U.S ... “We’re committed to continuing to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform for many years to come.” ... Download our app to receive breaking news alerts and read the news on the go. ....
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Postal Service warns states: Some absentee, mail-in ballots may not be delivered in time to be counted
Yahoo Daily News 15 Aug 2020
The warnings come as the Postal Service has made changes this summer to limit overtime and increase efficiency, which according to an internal memo could result in mail temporarily being left behind. ... U.S ... 3 election ... 27 ... “Since receiving this letter, we have revised our recommendation and are now encouraging voters to mail ballots by Oct ... ....
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Thailand commutes death sentences in killings of UK tourists
Federal News Radio 15 Aug 2020
BANGKOK (AP) — Two migrant workers from Myanmar convicted in the 2014 killings of two young British tourists on a Thai holiday island have had their death sentences reduced to life imprisonment ... The decree, which appeared to cover thousands of prisoners, took effect Friday with its publication in the Royal Gazette ... Advertisement ... All rights reserved ... ....
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Iran threatens ‘dangerous future’ for UAE after Israel deal
Wtop 15 Aug 2020
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed on Saturday that there would be dangerous consequences for the United Arab Emirates after it announced a historic deal with Israel to open up diplomatic relations ... Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has also condemned the Emirati move ... Source ....
