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Jacob Zuma’s supporters vow to swarm Pietermaritzburg High Court to demand his release from jail
Independent online (SA) 05 Aug 2021
Durban - Supporters of former president Jacob Zuma have vowed to come out in large numbers and gather at the Pietermaritzburg High Court to demand his release ... In opposing the in-person hearing, the NPA argued that Zuma’s presence in court could pose security risks and other challenges, as his supporters would come and gather outside the court.
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Atlantic currents weaken, signalling weather changes - study
RTE 05 Aug 2021
The Atlantic Ocean's current system, an engine of the Northern Hemisphere's climate, could be weakening to such an extent that it could soon bring big changes to the world's weather, a scientific study has found ... As the atmosphere warms due to increased greenhouse gas emissions, the surface ocean beneath retains more of heat.
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'Historic Day': Modi Hails His Kashmir Move as Imran Slams India For 'Destroying Regional Stability'
Sputnik 05 Aug 2021
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Scientists reveal Greek Diet helps prevent over 50 diseases
Greek City Times 05 Aug 2021
Scientists reveal Greek Diet helps prevent over 50 diseases ... At a recent tasting event of Greek and foreign olive oil in Thessaloniki, the Greek Observatory presented the beneficial properties of Greek olive oil that act against premature aging. Its components, such as Oleokanthal, inhibit free radicals and act proactively in the defense of the body.
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Massive California blaze levels town, threatens others as it burns out of control
Yahoo Daily News 05 Aug 2021
The small Sierra town of Greenville, Calif., was heavily damaged on Wednesday night into early Thursday as the Dixie Fire surged northward amid high winds, extremely dry air and hot temperatures. The big picture ... According to the AP, the blaze gutted downtown buildings dating back a century or more ... “Sometimes it’s just not enough.”. Threat level ... .
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With tensions high, Gantz says Israel is ready to strike Iran
Al Jazeera 05 Aug 2021
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has said the country’s military is ready to take action against Iran, calling it “a global and regional problem”. The comments on Thursday came as tensions continue to rise in the region following a deadly drone strike last week on an Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman ... “Yes.” ... .
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Former Taliban commander warns of ‘years’ of fighting, if Kabul seeks military solution to current conflict
The Independent 05 Aug 2021
A former Taliban commander has told The Independent there should be a negotiated settlement to the war currently raging in Afghanistan to prevent “years” of fighting ... .
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US-Taliban Deal a Fig Leaf Covering Washington's Defeat in 20-Year Long Afghan War, Observers Say
Sputnik 05 Aug 2021
The professor highlights that the Afghan government had zero influence over the US-Taliban talks and was forced to deliver on Washington's promises to the Islamist group ... .
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US women earn soccer bronze with 4-3 win over Australia
The Post-Standard 05 Aug 2021
Updated 7.34 AM; Today 7.34 AM. The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates scoring her side's second goal against Australia in the women's bronze medal soccer match Thursday at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Kashima, Japan.Andre Penner . AP Photo. Facebook Share. Twitter Share. By The Associated Press ... The U.S ... goalkeeper Adrianna Franch ... .
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Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon in response to rockets
Egypt Independent 05 Aug 2021
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel on Thursday escalated its response to rocket attacks this week by launching rare airstrikes on Lebanon, the army said. The army said in a statement that jets struck the launch sites from which rockets had been fired over the previous day, as well as an additional target used to attack Israel in the past ... Gen ... ___. IMAGE ... .
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Lawmakers give Cuomo deadline in impeachment probe
Times Union 05 Aug 2021
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State lawmakers told Gov. Andrew Cuomo Thursday that their ongoing impeachment investigation is almost done and gave him a deadline of Aug. 13 to provide additional evidence ... The letter was released publicly by Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Lavine, a Long Island Democrat ... .
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Now TikTok copies Snapchat, begins testing Stories feature
BGR 05 Aug 2021
This is going to be really interesting. After Twitter failed to popularise its Snapchat Stories clone Fleets, ByteDance’s TikTok wants to try its hands on Stories-like feature. That’s right. The popular short video platform is said to be testing Snapchat and Instagram like Stories feature ... TikTok Stories. what the… 😳 pic.twitter.com/PIUpKMhj0k ... .
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Greece fires: 150 houses destroyed by wildfires as monks refuse to leave stricken island
The Guardian 05 Aug 2021
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'A huge mistake': Bill Gates regrets relationship with Epstein
Straits Times 05 Aug 2021
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - In an interview on CNN on Wednesday evening (Aug 4), billionaire Bill Gates acknowledged that his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was "a huge mistake", and he told the host, Mr Anderson Cooper, that his divorce, which became final this week, was "definitely a very sad milestone" ... "Certainly, everyone does."
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India deploys warships to South China Sea, joining US in countering China
Press TV 04 Aug 2021
India has deployed warships to the South China Sea in what New Delhi proclaims to be a bid to expand security ties with “friendly countries” and in an apparent move to join and play a bigger role in a US-led scheme to counter China near Chinese territorial waters ... Secret Indian navy base exposed on Mauritian island ... www.presstv.ir. www.presstv.co.uk ... .
