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Protest in Mauritius Over Oil Spill, Dozens of Dead Dolphins
Honking and drumming, hundreds of people have begun protesting in the capital of Mauritius over the government's handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days.
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Chadwick Boseman, Who Embodied Black Icons, Dies of Cancer
First Chadwick Boseman slipped on the cleats of Jackie Robinson, then the Godfather of Soul's dancing shoes, portraying both Black American icons with a searing intensity that commanded respect. When the former playwright suited up as Black Panther, he brought cool intellectual gravitas to the Marvel superhero whose 'Wakanda forever!' salute reverberated worldwide.
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Zimbabwe’s ‘Keyboard Warriors’ Hold Protests Off the Streets
Unable to protest on the streets, some in Zimbabwe are calling themselves 'keyboard warriors' as they take to graffiti and social media to pressure a government that promised reform but is now accused of gross human rights abuses.
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UAE Formally Ends Israel Boycott Amid US-Brokered Deal
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree Saturday formally ending the country’s boycott of Israel amid a U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the two countries.
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Riots in Sweden After Quran Burning by Far-Right Activists
Far-right activists burned a Quran in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, sparking riots and unrest after more than 300 people gathered to protest, police said Saturday.
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7 Suspected Rebels, 1 Indian Soldier Killed in Kashmir
Seven suspected rebels and an Indian army soldier were killed in two gunbattles in Indian-administered Kashmir in the last 24 hours, officials said Saturday.
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Activists See Disparate Police Tactics Amid Kenosha Protests
Police officers in Kenosha were on alert after days of protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake by one of their colleagues, and they’d recently gotten a tip about 'suspicious vehicles' from out of state.
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Wizards District Gaming Top Warriors for NBA 2K League Title
The Washington Wizards’ NBA 2K League affiliate beat a team backed by the Golden State Warriors to claim the esports league’s championship with a 3-1 series victory Friday night.
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Tokyo Transparent Toilet’s Walls Go Opaque When Door Closed
Now you see them, now you don't.
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Reyes HR, 5 RBIs, Indians Get 20 Hits, Rout Cardinals 14-2
Franmil Reyes homered and drove in five runs, Carlos Santana hit a home run and scored four times and the Cleveland Indians routed the St. Louis Cardinals 14-2 Friday night.