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Severe flooding sweeps Europe; more than 60 people left dead
Germany and Belgium were hit by terrible flooding leaving more than 60 people dead and dozens unaccounted for as cars were washed away and houses
Attacks, looting in S. Africa leaves 72 dead
Friction arose between protesters and security officers in South Africa on Tuesday, leaving 72 persons dead as looters, frustrated by poverty, scramble to get into
Killing was not part of the plan, suspects on Haitian President assassination confess
The suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, consisting of Colombians and Haitian Americans, said that they intended to arrest and not assassinate
Haiti’s president assassinated: 5 essential reads to give you key history and insight
Catesby Holmes, The Conversation The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse risks destabilizing the Caribbean country, which was already in crisis over alarmingly high violence
COVID-19 deaths exceed 4 million globally
COVID-19 has claimed more than 4 million lives around the world, the data from Johns Hopkins University shows. More than a third of the total
Pope Francis underwent intestinal surgery, “reacted well”: Vatican
The Vatican said Pope Francis underwent colon surgery at a Rome hospital on Sunday evening and has “reacted well.” Matteo Bruni, a Holy See spokesperson,
Bullying China will not be tolerated: Xi Jinping says as Chinese Communist party celebrates centenary
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country will not permit “sanctimonious preaching” or intimidation from outside its premises, warning that anyone who attempts “will find themselves on a collision course with a steel wall forged by 1.4 billion people”, as the Chinese Communist party marks its 100th year. Xi, speaking before the 70, 000 Chinese people gathered in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, lauded the ruling party for helping the country rise from poverty and disgrace as he vowed to
Myanmar’s brutal military was once a force for freedom – but it’s been waging civil war for decades
Tharaphi Than, Northern Illinois University With great fanfare – but few guests – Myanmar’s armed forces recently celebrated their 76th anniversary in the nation’s capital
Prince Philip dies: old-school European aristocrat and dedicated royal consort
Sean Lang, Anglia Ruskin University The death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh marks the end of a chapter not just for the British
2021 French Open Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) announced on Thursday that the 2021 French Open tennis tournament has been postponed by a week due to the pandemic.
Simon Biles Hints Participation at the 2024 Paris Summer Games
After contemplating about hanging on another year to compete at the delayed Tokyo Olympics, Simon Biles, a four-time gold medalist gymnast, hints that she just
Tokyo Games Creative Head Resigns over Derogatory Comment
The creative chief of Tokyo Olympics has resigned after commenting that a female comedian could appear as an “Olympig.” Hiroshi Sasaki suggested that plus-size entertainer
Thanks to the internet, we know what’s happening in Myanmar. But a communication blackout may be near
Susan Banki, University of Sydney Social media has given us valuable access to the actions of both the military and anti-coup protesters in Myanmar, but