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Robert Fuller: Hanging death of black man ruled suicide

July 10, 2020

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The death of a black man found hanging from a tree, sparking fears that he had been lynched amid US anti-racism protests, has been ruled a suicide.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53358324

US student visas: ‘A lot of people I know are scared for the future’

July 10, 2020

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The spread of coronavirus has led to major changes for higher education across the world, with many institutions embracing virtual tuition as a way to allow students to continue their learning.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53346006

Madagascar reimposes lockdown in capital as coronavirus cases surge

July 10, 2020

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Madagascar has reimposed a lockdown in its central region, which includes its capital Antananarivo, in an effort to tackle an increase in coronavirus cases in the city, according to the country’s government.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/06/africa/madagascar-lockdown-coronavirus-intl/index.html

Facebook shuts down network of fake accounts tied to employees of Brazil’s Bolsonaro and sons

July 10, 2020

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Facebook has removed dozens of what it said are fake social media accounts linked to the offices of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his sons. The accounts were used to target journalists and political opponents of the president, and also discussed the coronavirus.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/09/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-facebook-fake-accounts-intl/index.html

Kavanaugh denies request from Illinois Republicans to block rule barring gatherings of more than 50 people

July 9, 2020

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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied a request from Illinois Republicans to block Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s rule that bars political rallies of more than 50 people amid the coronavirus pandemic.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/04/politics/kavanaugh-illinois-rule-blocking-gatherings/index.html

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