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Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid virus threat, protests

President Donald Trump planned a fiery Mount Rushmore speech Friday night including denunciations of protesters he says are trying to “tear down” the nation’s history.

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France's Macron takes drubbing in local elections, Greens surge

France President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party received a drubbing in municipal elections on Sunday, as the Greens celebrated victories in several big cities after a surge in support.Macron had ho

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Masked and distanced, Spanish PM Sanchez hits the campaign trail

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wore a mask and avoided shaking hands with supporters at a political rally on Sunday as the coronavirus pandemic prompted changes t

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Spotlight: More U.S. states mandate wearing masks in public as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

A growing number of U.S. states have mandated mask-wearing in public places as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, where so far over 120,000 people have die

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Top diplomats from Italy, Germany meet in Rome, calling for European solidarity

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio met his German counterpart Heiko Maas in Rome on Monday, both calling for united action to help revive the European economy in the wake of the pande

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West's lies won't thwart the passage of national security law for HK

Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The daily column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on

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Ugandan fan achieved cherished dream in S. Africa 2010 FIFA W.Cup

Ugandan football fan Jackson Ssewanyana The 2010 World Cup in South Africa is probably one of the most entertaining football tournaments in years. Many people across the world travelled to the

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Taiwan adds two COVID-19 cases after 13 days of zero reports

Two people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Taiwan, breaking a period of 13 consecutive days with no new cases reported, the local

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New normal of air travel: Face masks, health checks and long check-ins

People wearing protective masks walk in Malpensa Airport near Milan, Italy, March 9, 2020. /Reuters Cabin crew in protective suits, health certifications for passengers, mandatory face masks,

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Georgia Democrats face off in Senate primary after delay

Long lines snaked around some polling places as Democratic candidates vying to take on Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia in November faced off in a primary electi

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Interview: Race official says inequality a pressing issue in New Zealand as U.S. protests persist

The wall to wall coverage from the United States on social media feeds on the case of George Floyd is prompting many New Zealanders to explore racism here, New Zealand

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COVID-19 cases climb in 21 U.S. states

COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S. By Monday afternoon, Johns Hopkins University reported more than 1.95 million confirmed cases and the number deaths approaching 110,900.Back in April,

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Hundreds line up for George Floyd’s memorial in Houston

Hundreds of mourners lined up outside a church in George Floyd’s native Houston for a final public viewing Monday as his death two weeks ago at the hands of police cont

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Over 1,000 people join "Black Lives Matter" protest in Hungarian capital

More than 1,000 people gathered at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in front of the U.S. embassy in downtown Budapest on Sunday, protesting against the police killin

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Death of George Floyd triggers protests against racism, brutality across the globe

File Photo: People take part in a demonstration in Paris, France, on June 6, 2020. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua) Outrage over the death of George Floyd have sparked a wave of protests in the U

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Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests across UK

Thousands of people on Saturday joined Black Lives Matter protests across Britain despite British Health Secretary Matt Hancock's plea to obey the coronavirus lockdown

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Biden meets black leaders, promises to earn African-American support

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden promised black community leaders in Delaware on Monday he would earn their support amid nationwide police brutality protests, saying he would create a poli