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In The Era Of Trump, We Must Not Let Indifference Rob Us Of Our Humanity
WorldNews.com 17 Feb 2020
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Albert Einstein, whose family fled Germany during the rise of Nazism in the 1930s, said, “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” “Indifference,” consequently, is a recurring theme in almost every age ... It includes Sen ... and its sanctions....
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Facebook’s Libra and what you need to know about it
Cryptopolitan 17 Feb 2020
Facebook’s Libra created a huge commotion since its announcement in mid-2019. The project was revealed as one of the most ambitious crypto projects ever. Moreover, the project’s parent company did not have a flawless reputation and was involved in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal ... What is the goal of Facebook’s Libra? ... Security....
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UN chief reminded of ‘forgotten’ responsibility about Kashmir
Dawn 17 Feb 2020
MUZAFFARABAD ... In the first leg of the demonstration, participants sat on rugs placed alongside the main road near Azadi Chowk, holding banners and placards inscribed with demands, particularly the UN-sponsored free, fair and impartial plebiscite in the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir to let its inhabitants decide their future ... FYI ... ....
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Billie Eilish reacts to Justin Bieber crying over wanting to protect her from fame
The Independent 17 Feb 2020
Billie Eilish has reacted to Justin Bieber’s tearful interview in which he vows to help her navigate fame. Appearing on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music Beat’s 1 show, Bieber was asked about his relationship with the 18-year-old “Bad Guy” singer, who is a noted fan of his. . “I don’t know how many opportunities I’m going to get,” he responded ... yeah... ....
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Lavrov says assassination of Soleimani was a flagrant violation of international law
Tehran Times 17 Feb 2020
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani by the United States was a flagrant violation of international law ... ....
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German far-right group 'planned attacks on mosques'
BBC News 17 Feb 2020photo: AP / Paul Sancya
GM plans to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand
Journal Review 17 Feb 2020
By TOM KRISHER. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors decision to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand as part of a strategy to exit markets that don't produce adequate returns on investments raised dismay Monday from officials concerned over job losses ... Dave Smith of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union also expressed chagrin ... ___ ... ....
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Toxic gas leak kills 5, sickens dozens in Karachi port city
The Himalayan 17 Feb 2020photo: AP / Chuck Burton
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
Rio Rancho Observer 17 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS — A growing number of Democratic lawmakers, union officials, state leaders and party strategists agree that Bernie Sanders is a risky nominee to put up against President Donald Trump. There’s less agreement about whether — and how — to stop him ... Amy Klobuchar — stay in the race ... ADVERTISEMENTSkip. ....
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Rwandan gospel singer and critic of president dies in police cell
The Observer 17 Feb 2020
A popular Rwandan gospel singer who was found guilty in 2015 of conspiracy to murder or harm President Paul Kagame has been found dead in a police cell in country’s capital, the authorities have said. Kizito Mihigo killed himself in Kigali on Monday, a police statement said ... Kabera did not respond to phone calls from Associated Press ... Facebook ... ....
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Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 1,770; total cases now over 70,500
Mid Day 17 Feb 2020
Beijing. China reported 105 new deaths due to the new coronavirus on Monday, pushing the overall death toll to 1,770, as officials announced stringent measures such as closing non-essential public venues and traffic restrictions to control the epidemic in the worst-hit Hubei province....
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Burkina Faso church attack leaves 24 dead
The Guardian 17 Feb 2020
Governor says ‘armed terrorists’ targeted church service in north of country Gunmen have killed 24 people and wounded 18 in an attack on a Protestant church in a village in northern Burkina Faso, the regional governor has said ... Christians have become frequent targets in the north of the country ... ....
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Gold holds near two-week high on uncertainty over virus impact
Yahoo Daily News 17 Feb 2020
By K. Sathya Narayanan. (Reuters) - Gold prices on Monday held near a two-week high scaled in the previous session as uncertainty prevailed over the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global economy. Spot gold was little changed at $1,582.83 per ounce as of 0453 GMT, having touched its highest since Feb. 3 at $1,584.65 on Friday. U.S ... 14 ... The U.S ... ....
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'Usain Bolt' buffalo runner, who dazzled in Kambala, turns down sprint trial
Deccan Herald 17 Feb 2020
A buffalo jockey in India has refused to take part in a track and field trial after his record-setting performance in a traditional footrace drew comparisons with Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt ... "I will not be attending trials at Sports Authority of India. I want to achieve more in Kambala," Gowda, 28, told Indian media ... GET IT. Kambala. Karnataka....
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Israeli Analyst: Space Exploration Could Bring New Deadly Viruses to Earth
The Algemeiner 16 Feb 2020
CTech – The modern interconnected world allows incredibly quick and uninhibited travel across the planet, as exemplified by this week’s fastest-ever subsonic flight between New York and London ... But this notion is not new, as deadly space contagions are a long-standing science fiction trope ... But it might not be ... February 16, 2020 2.21 pm. 0 ... ....
