Aj News and Media Information: May 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020

‘We’re Sick and Tired’: Voices From Minneapolis Protests

By BY KATIE G. NELSON, MIKE SHUM, SAMEEN AMIN, DMITRIY KHAVIN AND BARBARA MARCOLINI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TTYlis
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Symbol of N.Y.C. Unrest: A Burning Police Car

By BY AZI PAYBARAH AND NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3gGd9L9
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Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.

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Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate

The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon.

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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.

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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.

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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.

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The man whose death convulsed US

He was an athlete, friend and father whose life and struggles were emblematic of any American.

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Nasa SpaceX launch: What is the Crew Dragon?

A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station.

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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.

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Destructive Power of Despair

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3gzWNDX
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What Trump and Toxic Cops Have in Common

By BY JENNIFER SENIOR from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/36MQrfT
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As Protests and Violence Spill Over, Trump Shrinks Back

By BY PETER BAKER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xktg9N
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What Is Antifa, the Movement Trump Wants to Declare a Terror Group?

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhUCNz
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Police Cars Rammed Protesters. What de Blasio’s Response Tells Us.

By BY DANA RUBINSTEIN AND JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3evWbgC
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Record Ratings and Record Chaos on Cable News

By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2TYwddR
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Many Claim Extremists Are Sparking Protest Violence. But Which Extremists?

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BkEFha
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Tara Reade’s Tumultuous Journey to the 2020 Campaign

By BY JIM RUTENBERG, STEPHANIE SAUL AND LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ezvEiy
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Coronavirus: Some primary schools reopen as parents remain wary

Classes resume for some pupils in England after 10 weeks but a number of schools will stay shut.

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Coronavirus: 'Our business can now get cracking' after lockdown

Outdoor markets and car showrooms in England are allowed to reopen from Monday amid the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Belgian Prince Joachim apologises for Spanish lockdown party

Prince Joachim, who contracted coronavirus after attending a party in Spain, "regrets" his actions.

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The Papers: 'A million pupils stay home' as some schools return

Some primary school years in England returning and lockdown rules easing feature in Monday's papers.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Semitrailer speeds into crowd of protesters on Minneapolis bridge; injuries unclear

05/31/20 4:29 PM

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Thousands Protest George Floyd’s Death In N.Y.C.

By BY YOUSUR AL-HLOU AND EMILY RHYNE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Am8oWs
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A Reporter’s Cry on Live TV: ‘I’m Getting Shot! I’m Getting Shot!’

By BY FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MdZzR9
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By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2XfPJ7C
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Teepee built at East Bergholt school to allow social distancing

The structure was constructed by staff at an events company whose children attend the school.

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Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

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Trump Hopes for His Own Booster Shot from SpaceX Rocket Launch

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gJZF1d
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Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence

By BY WEIYI CAI, JULIETTE LOVE AND JUGAL K. PATEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dkl3aW
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Draw a Self-Portrait

By BY CARSON ELLIS from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/36LkuVb
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death

By BY RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eAuQdj
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Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

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George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd.

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Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

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In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.

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My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Independent cinemas unlikely to open before September

An Independent Cinema Office survey found only a quarter of venues planned to open before autumn.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick?

Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.

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George Floyd Protests: A Timeline

By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhWhmk
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‘They’re Just Doing Whatever They Want.’ Few Masks Are Seen as Beach Town Reopens.

By BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3diZ1VX
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The Papers: Testing 'disgrace' and public's 'broken trust'

Britain's test and trace policy and Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip dominate Sunday's papers.

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In pictures: Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster

On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.

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George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

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Friday, May 29, 2020

Coronavirus: Debenhams makes some restaurant employees redundant

Retailer Debenhams makes staff in some of its cafes redundant after going into administration.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

White House briefly locked down as unrest reported in Atlanta, Washington and New York City in wake of George Floyd's death

05/29/20 5:38 PM

Coronavirus: Belgian zoo comes back to life from lockdown

After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers.

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George Floyd death: Why has a US city gone up in flames?

Tensions in Minneapolis did not start with the death of George Floyd. They've been years in the making.

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Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker

The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.

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China-India border: Why tensions are rising between the neighbours

Tensions in the Himalaya have the potential to escalate as they pursue their strategic goals.

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'You can't ask people to die': Coronavirus woes deepen Argentina's crisis

A new deadline to restructure the country's debt is just days away.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.

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George Floyd death: Ex-officer charged with murder and manslaughter

Derek Chauvin, one of the officers seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder.

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90-year-old woman tries to help grandson during arrest

Bodycam footage shows a woman, dressed in a nightgown, seem to fall onto her grandson during the incident.

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World's largest all-electric plane takes flight

An historic day for the aviation industry as the world's largest all-electric plane takes flight.

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A Continent Reopens

By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY AND LAETITIA VANCON from NYT World https://ift.tt/3diaoNV
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Ex-Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, TIM ARANGO AND MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Am86Pv
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George Floyd Worked With Officer Charged in His Death

By BY MATT FURBER, AUDRA D. S. BURCH AND FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUwGB
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A Justice Dept. Skeptical of Police Abuse Cases Vows to Investigate Floyd Death

By BY KATIE BENNER AND EMILY BADGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yLsx7T
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Congress Plans Hearings on Racial Violence and Use of Force by the Police

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeRfHj
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friday virus

By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2zzmLXC
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‘The Pain Is Too Intense’: Biden Challenges White Americans

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XghIo0
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When Going to Work Means Taking a Calculated Risk

By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XFEG6Y
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Muerte de George Floyd: una técnica policial que ya ha provocado otras tragedias

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2TMh8ft
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Over Veterans’ Protests, Trump Vetoes Measure to Block Student Loan Rules

By BY ERICA L. GREEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eAIv4b
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Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.

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The Papers: Weekend lockdown warnings and 'border farce'

Concerns over the public sticking to rules ahead of restrictions being lifted dominate Saturday's papers.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.

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Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters

A historian argues they should be public record over the sacking of Australia's prime minister in 1975.

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G.O.P. Pressures North Carolina’s Governor on Convention

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2zwwuOn
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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cevNGs
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Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips

By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36EmcHX
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National Geographic Plan to Dismantle Granite Sculpture Hits Snag

By BY REBECCA J. RITZEL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2TLEzoX
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Millions Relying on Pandemic Aid Can See Its End, and They’re Scared

By BY BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ZM0qk5
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Coronavirus: Two households can meet outside in Wales from Monday

Changes to Wales' stay-at-home lockdown restrictions will be announced by the first minister later.

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George Floyd: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes

State troops are activated after days of protests over the death of a black man in police custody.

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Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.

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Coronavirus: How Turkey took control of Covid-19 emergency

Even without imposing a total lockdown, Turkey seems to have handled the outbreak well.

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Africa's week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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The films to look out for at the We Are One festival

Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event.

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The little lights now packing a deadly punch

LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful.

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The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’

The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’.

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Kosovo Court Says New Government Can Be Formed Without an Election

By BY REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Xc45pG
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National Guard Called as Minneapolis Erupts in Solidarity for George Floyd

By BY MATT FURBER, JOHN ELIGON AND AUDRA D. S. BURCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3esGzdN
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Trump’s Order Targeting Social Media Sites, Explained

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36FNvBR
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More Notes From Our Homes to Yours

By Unknown Author from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/2zw8j2A
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American Priest Moves a Step Closer to Sainthood

By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gAIHSz
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Mourning Alone

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3esB7Yn
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Temperature Checks and Desk Shields: C.D.C. Suggests Big Changes to Offices

By BY MATT RICHTEL from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2XEWn6v
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The Papers: 'Happy Monday' on the way and 'football's coming home'

Eased lockdown restrictions dominate Friday's newspapers - while Dominic Cummings remains in the spotlight.

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