Category: 2. World
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RFK Jr dismisses Trump as ‘unhinged’ after being called a ‘Democrat plant’ | Robert F Kennedy Jr
Robert F Kennedy Jr has dismissed Donald Trump as “unhinged” after a social media tirade from the former Republican president accused the independent White House hopeful of being a “Democrat plant” and “wasted protest vote”. “When… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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One killed in shooting in western German city
A suspect was detained after the shooting at about 2:45 am (0045 GMT), a police spokesman told dpa. It was not clear whether there were any other people involved. The police were investigating in coordination with the public prosecutor’s… Continue Reading News Source: en.mehrnews.com
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Human rights groups and diplomats condemn Iraq’s anti-LGBT law | Iraq
Human rights groups and diplomats have criticised a law passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. The US state department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, said in a… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Online casino firm 888.com to withdraw UK adverts after backlash | Gambling
Online casino company 888.com will withdraw adverts from locations including London’s transport network after a backlash against their tone, prompting criticism of the capital’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, for allowing them to appear in the first… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Germany is Israel’s second-largest arms supplier
Last year, Germany became Israel’s second-largest arms supplier after the United States, Spiegel International reported. According to the Stockholm-based peace research institute SIPRI, around 53 percent of the weapons imported by Israel came… Continue Reading News Source: www.tehrantimes.com
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Iranian artist opening Leeds show exploring disability and migration | Art and design
A decade ago the artist Mohammad Barrangi was representing Iran as an elite Paralympic sprinter and was ridiculously speedy. “My best time for the 100 metres was 10.72 seconds, in Tunisia,” he says with understandable pride. “I have friends… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Presidential candidate Jill Stein arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was arrested Saturday at a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University in St. Louis, but “we are not aware of any charges at this time,” her campaign spokesperson said. Stein was at the… Continue Reading News Source: www.tehrantimes.com
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Elon Musk makes unannounced visit to China | Elon Musk
The Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, arrived on an unannounced visit to Beijing on Sunday where he is expected to meet senior officials to discuss the rollout of full self-driving software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Schoolgirl impresses at Japanese gamer event with win in retro game | Games
A girl scored a win at one of Japan’s top fighting video game contests, in a competitive puzzle game released before she was born. The girl, known as “Money Idol-chan” after the game she competed in, has grown up playing competitive video… Continue Reading News Source: www.theguardian.com
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Abbas worried Israel will try to push Palestinians out of the West Bank
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday said he is worried that Israel will try to “push Palestinians out of the West Bank after it’s done with Gaza”. Abbas spoke at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, whose guest list also includes… Continue Reading News Source: www.tehrantimes.com