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Hong Kong: Life sentences for breaking China-imposed law

It was brought in following increasing unrest and a widening pro-democracy movement.

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Canada's battle with coronavirus

It's extended a global travel ban and mandatory quarantine measures

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US firms create 4.8 million jobs in June

But a recent spike in Covid-19 cases has raised fears for continued growth.

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Washington Redskins agree to review name

The American football team has agreed to review its name under pressure from sponsors.

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Tech giants stop giving Hong Kong police user data

Top internet names say they need time to assess the implications of handing over data

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Coronavirus: Airborne transmission cannot be ruled out

The World Health Organisation acknowledges evidence of airborne spread of the virus

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Pressure on US schools to re-open

The Trump administration threatens to withhold funding for schools that don't co-operate

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Will President Trump have to give up his tax returns?

The US Supreme Court has ruled prosecutors can examine the president's financial records

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Historic Supreme Court win for Native Americans

The US Supreme Court ruled about half of Oklahoma belongs to Native Americans

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California Governor reverses state's re-openings

Gavin Newsom rolls back re-openings as the number of COVID-19 cases rises sharply.

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Huawei's 5G kit to be removed from UK

Huawei's 5G kit must be removed from the UK by 2027

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Bitcoin scam promoted from hacked Twitter accounts

Global business figures have had their Twitter accounts hacked to tweet a Bitcoin scam

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Netflix adds 26 million new users during lockdown

Netflix added over 26 million new subscribers during lockdown period

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US homelessness rise forecast

A housing crisis could be on the way in the US

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New hopes for coronavirus vaccine

Oxford University scientists announce progress in the hunt for a coronavirus vaccine.

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US accuses Chinese of biotech hack

US Justice Department accuses Chinese government of attempts to hack biotech firms

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China-US tensions grow deeper

China-US relations become even more tense in the pandemic

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US jobless claims rise

We ask if its time for governments to implement a guaranteed job scheme

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Gold prices rise as investors look for safe haven

The price of gold rises as investors get jitters over coronavirus and US-China tensions

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New US stimulus package debated

Unemployment aid and eviction protections at risk as Congress haggles over support.

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Pfizer and Moderna in late-stage coronavirus vaccine trials

Meanwhile, President Trump has proposed an initiative to develop generic drugs in the US

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US tech giants in Congress showdown

The bosses of four of America's largest tech firms testified remotely to Congress

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US economy suffers sharpest contraction in decades

US economy contracted by 9.5% between April and June

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Melbourne lockdown special

Melbourne, Australia has entered a renewed lockdown, so how are people are coping?

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Coronavirus hits cruise lines again

Covid cases found on two different cruise ships

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Chaos and destruction in Beirut

A large blast in Beirut has killed at least 70 people and injured more than 4,000 others

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Can Beirut recover?

A devastating explosion in Beirut killed at least 135 people and injured thousands

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New York's Attorney General takes aim at the NRA

Letitia James wants to dissolve the powerful National Rifle Association

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US Congress' last-ditch talks on virus stimulus fail

Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over how to support the pandemic-ravaged economy

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Fresh sanctions in US-China tension

China puts sanctions on US senators following American sanctions on Hong Kong officials

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