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No permits will be granted for the hosting of entertainment events for the next two weeks, while those already issued will be cancelled and refunded. This was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness at a virtual press conference on Monday, who...
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International travel: ‘We are working on it’ - Mbalula
While international travel remains banned, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the NCCC and Cabinet are discussing a way forward.
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'Isis-affiliates' suspected of 2018 British botanists' killing get 2021 trial date
Three alleged Isis loyalists who are suspected of killing British botanists Rod and Rachel Saunders in 2018 will go to trial in next year.
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NAMI and Designer Kenneth Cole Team to Fight Mental Illness - Black News Channel
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Even before COVID-19, mental illness was one of the most prevalent public health crises, affecting hundreds of millions of people globally. As the pandemic has claimed more than 177,000 Americans with over 5 million confirmed
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Pompeo on a quest to reinforce Israeli Arab ties in Sudan | Africanews
Pompeo visits Sudan on a quest to reinforce Israeli Arab
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Indian Retail Investors Eye US Markets  – The Wilmington Journal
CHENNAI, India-Encouraged by personal finance experts, Indian retail investors with a small portfolio as well as high net worth individuals are looking at the U.S. markets. And the chief reasons for this appear to be [...]
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Manchester health authority ready to ramp up efforts, if needed
MANDEVILLE, Manchester - Dr Nadine Williams, the medical officer of health for Manchester, says the health authority here is prepared for the expected spike in novel coronavirus cases.
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Broadcaster ‘frustrated’ by Australia board schedule uncertainty - Stabroek News
MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) - Channel Seven boss James Warburton fired a broadside at Cricket Australia (CA) yesterday, saying uncertainty over the summer schedule was proving “frustrating” for the
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Kenya: Covid-19 - Parent Sues State Over Kenyatta Order to Close Schools
[Nation] A Nairobi parent has sued the government for the continued closure of schools as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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Africa: Polio Eradication - a "Battle I Fought with Undiluted Passion" - Professor Oyewale Tomori
[WHO] At 74, Professor Oyewale Tomori is the leading virologist who helped spearhead Nigeria's efforts to kick polio out of the country, a feat that was accomplished in June 2020 after decades of efforts.
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COVID-19 hurt education last term – Samuda
Western Bureau: While Prime Minister Andrew Holness had earlier this year refused to admit that a full school term has been lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Minister Karl Samuda has acknowledged that many students did not receive adequate...
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Jacob Blake's dad says son left paralyzed by police shooting | The Atlanta Voice
A Black man shot multiple times, apparently in the back, by police in Wisconsin is paralyzed from the waist down and has “eight holes” in his body, the father of victim Jacob Blake said. The shooting in broad daylight on Sunday by police in Kenosha, captured on cellphone video that quickly spread
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Rwanda: Covid-19 - Closure of Two City Markets Extended for Seven Days
[New Times] Nyabugogo Market, commonly known as Kwa Mutangana, and the Nyarugenge City Market will remain closed until August 31, as the government moves to contain the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.
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Louisiana Police Fire 11 Shots At Black Man Walking Away from Them Outside of Gas Station, Attorney Says Victim May Have Been Suffering a Mental Health Crisis
Trayford Pellerin, 31, was shot and killed by Lafayette police on Friday night outside of a Shell gas station in Louisiana. Rickasha Montgomery, 18, recorded […]
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An Emotional Doc Rivers Drops Hard Truths While Speaking On The Shooting of Jacob Blake
Doc Rivers dropped nothing but straight facts when speaking on the unjustified shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer. Rivers' signature raspy voice noticeably began to crack, and the tears welled up in his eyes as he processed the shooting of another unarmed Black man
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Rwanda: Civil Society Propose Incentives for Food Fortifying Firms
[New Times] Fortified foods will go a long way in tackling malnutrition, especially stunting among children, if adequate resources are invested in production, availability, and accessibility to the people in need, Civil Society organisations have said.
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Dana White is first Black woman to run comms at major automaker | New Pittsburgh Courier
As Hyundai North America’s first chief communications officer, Dana W. White knows what it is like to have two feet in two worlds. “Growing up I always knew … Continued The post Dana White is first Black woman to run comms at major automaker appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.
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Latest Covid-19 numbers: 613 017 cases, 13 308 deaths and an 84% recovery rate | News24
South Africa's recovery rate for Covid-19 is steadily improving and stands at 84%, almost 20 percentage points higher than the global average of 65%.
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New virus cases decline in the US and experts credit masks - Black News Channel
By Carla K. Johnson and Adam Geller Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each
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Tennessee has quietly passed new law that could take away voting rights of protesters - Face2Face Africa
Protesters in Tennessee who camp on state property could now lose their voting rights and face up to six years in prison thanks to a new law signed by the governor on Thursday. House Bill 8005, sponsored by Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland,House Republican Majority Leader, went into
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Dr. Melissa Clarke Talks About The Latest COVID-19 Headlines
Everyday there are new updates on COVID-19. Dr. Melissa Clarke is back to discuss a couple of those headlines including the FDA Chief's comments on plasma; the possibility of being reinfected with the virus; and more. Check out the interview above! Follow The Russ Parr Show on Twitter and Instagram
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(BPRW) ‘The Color Purple’ Feature Musical: ‘Black Is King’s Blitz Bazawule Set To Direct | Press releases
(BPRW) ‘The Color Purple’ Feature Musical: ‘Black Is King’s Blitz Bazawule Set To Direct (Black PR Wire) Hot off of co-directing Beyoncé’s Disney+ visual album feature Black Is King, Ghana-born filmmaker Blitz Bazawule is…
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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Pushes Even Harder For Police Reform Legislation After Shooting Of Jacob Blake
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WHO declares Africa polio-free | Africanews
Polio is officially declared eradicated from the African continent by the World Health
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Black University Professor Says She and Her Brother Were Harassed by Campus Security
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers delivers emotional message on Jacob Blake - DefenderNetwork.com
The head coach of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, Doc Rivers, on Tuesday got emotional while discussing racial injustice in the U.S. following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. After his team’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Rivers broached the subject of the Republican
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Wisconsin Governor Releases Statement On Jacob Blake Shooting
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released a statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake, who was shot in the back by Kenosha police officers on Sunday.
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Melania Trump makes a stirring call for understanding and unity to close GOP convention's 2nd night | The Atlanta Voice
Melania Trump on Tuesday delivered a stirring call for unity and understanding during a difficult time when Americans are grappling with dual crises of the pandemic and the subsequent economic collapse during her speech. The first lady's speech to the Republican National Convention was a stunning
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US consumer confidence falls in August to lowest in 6 years - Black News Channel
By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second consecutive month, sinking to the lowest levels in more than six years as a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in many parts of the country heightened pessimism. The Conference Board, a New York
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Billy Ray Harris’ story has inspired a windfall of donations. When Kansas City homeless man Billy Ray Harris returned Sarah Darling’s engagement ring last month after she accidentally dropped it in his cup, it could have been the end of the story. Instead, the experience has changed his life. In
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