Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Coronavirus: 'I'm all for masks,' says Trump in change of tone

The president shifts course after his fellow Republicans urge Americans to wear face coverings.

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Hagia Sophia: Turkey to rule on turning site into mosque

Turkey's Council of State rules on Thursday whether the iconic site can be turned back into a mosque.

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Wanchalearm Satsaksit: The Thai satirist abducted in broad daylight

Thai activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit has become the latest exiled Thai government critic to be abducted.

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Ukraine floods: Why climate change and logging are blamed

Three hundred towns and villages were hit by flooding, and climate change and logging are blamed.

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Hachalu Hundessa - Ethiopia's murdered musician who sang for freedom

Hachalu Hundessa is due to be buried later on Thursday after 50 died in unrest following his murder.

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Russia reforms: Will Putin rule Russia forever?

Russians are voting on a series of sweeping constitutional changes that would allow him to stay in office until 2036.

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My sexuality is not a sickness

Thirty years since the WHO said homosexuality was not a disorder, "gay conversion therapy" is still available.

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