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President Cyril Ramaphosa says Covid-19 presents a chance for the world to deliver greater economic security, equal opportunity and social justice.
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Los Angeles has escalated to ‘Level Orange,’ COVID-19 reaching Severe Spikes in Younger Demographics - Los Angeles Sentinel
The necessities for flattening the curve was emphasized, there has been a temporarily closure of indoor operations at restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, card rooms, zoos, aquariums and museums.  L.A. County officials continue to stress wearing face coverings, hand washing, and social
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Houston mayor cancels Texas GOP in-person convention - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Escalating his push for the Texas GOP to hold its convention virtually, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had said earlier in the day that he had asked the city's legal department to review the contract between the State Republican Executive Committee and the convention venue's operator, Houston First
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Pentagon Considering Confederate Flag Ban Setting Up Battle With Trump
The Pentagon is considering a ban on Confederate flags at all bases, an official said Monday, setting up yet another battle with President Donald Trump. According to The Washington Post, a
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Grenada to reopen borders on July 15 but...
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) The Grenada Government says it has had to postpone the planned reopening of the international airport to July 15, because of the heightened risks from the novel coronavirus observed in some major source markets in recent weeks.
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G20 derails Kenya’s push for China debt relief deal
The Chinese are not keen on individual country deals while G20 debt relief offer is alive.
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CARICOM to conduct survey on impact of COVID-19 on food security | New York Carib News
CARICOM to conduct survey on impact of COVID-19 on food security
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Supreme Court Ruling Allows Employers To Opt-Out Of Birth Control Coverage For Religious Reasons
In a 7-2 ruling justices upheld regulations from the Trump administration, allowing employers with religious or moral objections to decline birth control coverage.
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Barbados PM to hand over chairmanship of CARICOM on July 3 | New York Carib News
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Kanyes anti-vax stance is a risk for Gap - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The deal was viewed as just the kind of financial and creative boost that Gap (GPS) needs right now. The problem? West is as outspoken as ever — which could bring unwanted attention to the
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Investment in Water Assistance for Michigan Families | The Michigan Chronicle
Governor Gretchen Whitmer took strong steps to ensure working families in Michigan have access to clean water for handwashing and sanitation by signing Executive Order 2020-144, which extends protections for Michigan residents who have had water service shut off through December 31, 2020. “From day
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Reginald Moore, Whose Efforts Unearthed the ‘Sugar Land 95,’ Has Died - Houston Forward Times
The Activist and Historian Worked to Dignify Lives Lost to Convict Leasing Reginald Moore heard The post Reginald Moore, Whose Efforts Unearthed the ‘Sugar Land 95,’ Has Died appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Africa's coronavirus cases pass 400,000 with over 10,000 deaths
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I Am Taking the Red Hat Off: Kanye West Calls Donald Trumps Presidency a Mess
Kanye West spoke to Forbes magazine, in what may seem like a rambling interview, where he spoke about his recent presidential announcement, having COVID-19 and []
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COVID dictionary: A - Z of words that accompanied the coronavirus
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Nigeria hub: over 15,500 virus cases in June, eased lockdown etc.
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More pressure on COVID-hit J'cans with back-to-school, says councillor
MONTEGO BAY, St James Jamaica Labour Party councillor for the Montego Bay South Division Richard Vernon is expressing fear that Jamaicans already reeling from the devastating economic impact of COVID-19 will be further pressured by back-to-school expenses.
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Kenya maize stocks to last end of July
Kenya has maize stocks that can only last up to end of July, setting the stage for a crisis if the country does not import the staple in coming days.
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Freddie Gibbs Releases Akademiks Teletubby T-Shirt As Their Beyond Burger Beef Intensifies
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OP-ED: Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect Black Americans | The Michigan Chronicle
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Today, Americans are facing unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a global pandemic, our country has fallen into an economic recession, and hundreds of thousands are protesting police brutality and racial injustice. But there is another epidemic in this country
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Vendor shot dead at Falmouth 'bend down' market
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Charles Payne says he’s ‘proud’ 404,000 black Americans received jobs in June
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I Am Taking the Red Hat Off: Kanye West Calls Donald Trumps Presidency a Mess
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Klan Cops and `The Wilmington Massacre’
In Wilmington, N.C. recently it was revealed some White members of the Wilmington Police Department are just itching for America’s mythical race war — much ballyhooed by some for decades — to
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Botswana coronavirus: president enters fourth quarantine
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Ethiopia virus updates disrupted by security-linked internet outage
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Racist Zoom-bombing proves theres no safe space for Black people
On Saturday, June 27, my sister Kwamara Thompson was hosting an event entitled, “I am a Black Woman, Yes I... View Article The post Racist Zoom-bombing proves theres no safe space for Black people appeared first on TheGrio.
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Dr. Fauci Explains What Schools Need To Do To Reopen
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses what precautions schools need to take before reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has so far spent $3.8 billion on efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton during his contribution to the 2020-21 Sectoral Debate in...
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