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The Rise of Racism in the US
'We are a tinderbox': Political violence is ramping up, experts warn Tension rose across the US when two black men were lynched in the Deep South, and now a growing number of cities across...
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The Man in Yellow Shoes
19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania’s largest city Nairobi (Reuters/Edgar Su) As I wait at the intersection of two roads in northeastern Tanzania and see the driver of a...
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Anger Is a Big Deal for Teachers
Op-Ed: What happens when public schools lose students? The New York Times published an opinion piece last weekend that asked, “What does a teacher do when the students stop showing up?” The answer, of...
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The problem is that I can not say no to President Buhari, says Ibrahim Aziola, the mayor of Jos.
Floods are submerging whole houses in Nigeria. At least 80 have died trying to escape. The president, Buhari, vowed to help as much as he could. The country has been on alert on the...
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Nadal: ‘I won it in one of the biggest titles in tennis history’
'An important part of my life is leaving too,' says emotional Rafael Nadal. The two-times champion was talking to the BBC as the crowd chanted: 'Rafa! Rafael!' 'If I ever had any doubts about...
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Toronto files to get Uber to pay $100 million in vehicle registration fees
Uber warns of higher prices and longer wait times following Toronto’s decision to freeze new licences for ride-hailing. The company has also warned it will take "additional actions" to reduce prices in the province...
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Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, and “death to America”
Crowded fan zone turns thousands away before Qatar World Cup games By Mike McNeill 22 April 2016 On April 15, during the Qatari World Cup qualifying matches between Al Sadd and Al Rayyan—which ended...
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Nigerians reject new banknote with presidential election logo
'It changes nothing.' Nigerians unimpressed with redesigned banknotes Nigerians have rejected the new banknote with a presidential election logo, in the latest sign of disappointment with the currency reform project. In a survey of...
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Hun Sen says Cambodia will respect democracy
World's longest-ruling leader looks set to secure new term after 43 years in power. Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday said he was committed to the "transition" to democracy, the BBC reports. Prime...
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Why It’s Illegal to Drive in California With the Hazard Lights On
Column: Is turning right on a red light your California birthright? Absolutely not! In fact, according to the state, the right to drive with your hands over your lap is a California civil right,...
