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George Floyd memorial: Al Sharpton gives eulogy, takes aim at Donald Trump | ABC News

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Mourners at a memorial service in the United States have declared a ‘pandemic of racism’ led to the murder of African-American man, George Floyd. Hundreds attended the gathering – the first of at least three services – including civil rights leaders, who vowed Mr Floyd’s death at the hands of police would be a catalyst … Read more George Floyd memorial: Al Sharpton gives eulogy, takes aim at Donald Trump | ABC News

NSW Premier says she seeks to make planned #BlackLivesMatter protests illegal | ABC News

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Gladys Berejiklian says Police will go to court to try to stop a ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest planned for tomorrow in Sydney. Ms Berejiklian joins governments across Australia in attempting to head off what threatens to be the largest series of public gatherings the nation’s seen since COVID-19 lockdowns began. Read more here: Scott Morrison … Read more NSW Premier says she seeks to make planned #BlackLivesMatter protests illegal | ABC News

British expat hopes Hong Kong politics return to rationality

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Scott is a British expat who has been living in Hong Kong for four years. Regarding the national security law, Scott says that he hopes it will help Hong Kong politics return to rationality and get rid of the extremists who are poisoning the well in Hong Kong. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download … Read more British expat hopes Hong Kong politics return to rationality

British expat: U.S.’s behavior is another act of foreign interference

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Scott is a British expat who has been living in Hong Kong for four years. In his eyes, In his eyes, the U.S. is just using the way it treats Hong Kong in order to try and force a level of change and conformity with American values. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our … Read more British expat: U.S.’s behavior is another act of foreign interference

Hong Kong urgently needs national security legislation

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Sara Leung Fong-yuen, chairwoman of the Hong Kong Tourism Industry Employees General Union, said in a recent interview that Hong Kong’s tourism sector is facing an “ice age.” She hopes that the national security legislation will help end violence and bring the city back to normal. #HongKong #HK Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download … Read more Hong Kong urgently needs national security legislation

Global airlines add flights; U.S. carriers target the great outdoors

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Airlines from America to Australia are ramping up flights in June and July, boosting hopes for a pickup in tourist traffic even as bigger-spending business and global travel remains sluggish during the ongoing pandemic. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy … Read more Global airlines add flights; U.S. carriers target the great outdoors

Man returns home after 4 months to find bamboo growing out of his headboard

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A tenant in central China found bamboo growing out his headboard after he was away for over four months due to the coronavirus pandemic. He has since contacted the landlord to deal with the issue. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play … Read more Man returns home after 4 months to find bamboo growing out of his headboard

The Republicans, the protests and the President – BBC News

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America is in crisis – and President Trump has been on the attack – taking aim at protestors, political rivals, journalists, the World Health Organisation, state governors – and many others. One test for Mr Trump is whether he can keep his party behind him as he does so. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

Beijing-Xiong’an Intercity Railway set to open by year-end

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Workers have started laying tracks in the Hebei section of the Beijing-Xiong’an Intercity Railway. The 92-km-long intercity railway stretches from Beijing West Railway Station to the Xiong’an New Area will go into operation by the end of 2020. #Xiongan Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our … Read more Beijing-Xiong’an Intercity Railway set to open by year-end

Hundreds mourn at mass for virus victims in Seville

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Hundreds of people who lost loved ones to COVID-19 joined a huge funeral mass at Seville Cathedral in one of Spain’s largest public gatherings since the lockdown began. Sitting in the cathedral on carefully-spaced folding chairs, some could be seen wiping away tears as a nearly 90-strong choir and orchestra performed Mozart’s Requiem. Subscribe to … Read more Hundreds mourn at mass for virus victims in Seville

Sadhguru: We’re not fully aware of our mortality | SophieCo. Visionaries

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The Covid-19 pandemic caught us off guard – as humanity and as individuals. What are the lessons we can draw from this? We discussed this with Sadhguru, a true spiritual rock star, yogi, poet, mystic, and visionary. Follow @SophieCo_RT Instagram Sophieco.visionaries Podcast https://soundcloud.com/rttv/sets/sophieco-visionaries Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us … Read more Sadhguru: We’re not fully aware of our mortality | SophieCo. Visionaries

Al Sharpton accuses Trump of using Bible as a prop during George Floyd eulogy

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The Rev Al Sharpton gave a eulogy at a memorial service for George Floyd in Minneapolis, where he hit out at Donald Trump for posing with a Bible in front of a St John’s church in Washington DC. ‘We cannot use Bibles as a prop’, Sharpton said. ‘For those that have agendas that are not … Read more Al Sharpton accuses Trump of using Bible as a prop during George Floyd eulogy

Two Buffalo police officers suspended after shoving 75-year-old protester

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Two police officers in Buffalo, New York, were suspended without pay on Thursday night after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester, who was hospitalized with a head injury, the authorities said. The protester, who was seen on video motionless on the ground and bleeding from his ear, was in serious condition late Thursday. … Read more Two Buffalo police officers suspended after shoving 75-year-old protester