VietPress USA (August 7th, 2016):
Ethiopian government switched off the Internet and mobile phone connectivity over the weekend as dozens are killed during widespread political protests. (bbc.com)
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if parliament votes for itErdogan says he will approve the Death Penalty bill (hurriyetdailynews.com)
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Russian athletes are banned from competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics following the country's doping scandal. (bbc.co.uk)
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In just over seven months, humanity has used up a full year's allotment of natural resources such as water, food and clean air – the quickest rate yet. The point of "overshoot" will officially be reached on Monday -- five days earlier than last year. (france24.com)
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Two Professors Abducted, one American & one Australian, at the American University of Afghanistan (abcnews.go.com)
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AustraliaScience and IT students struggle to get jobs upon graduation, study finds. Grattan Institute reports only half of those graduating with degrees in science found work within four months, 17% below the average for all graduates. (theguardian.com)
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Protect Christians against Boko Haram - Islamic group begs Muslims - We have a duty to defend our Christian neighbours at this critical stage. This is the way to keep Nigeria united.” (dailypost.ng)
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“If he beats you, it means he loves you” - Domestic violence is again on the agenda in Russia, as lawmakers and religious leaders call for battery within families to be decriminalized. (themoscowtimes.com)
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China: Outrage as shopping centre displays polar bear, More than half a million people have signed an online petition calling for the closure of the theme park. (aljazeera.com)
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Muslim Brotherhood members in Egypt can qualify for asylum in Britain: UK Home Office (english.ahram.org.eg)
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Universal Basic Income: Jeremy Corbyn considering backing radical reforms. ‘We have to think radically about how we bring about a more just and more equal society in Britain, how we develop policies that achieve that’ (independent.co.uk)
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Admittance of migrants to cost Italy’s budget 1.5 bln euro in 2016. According to Italian interior ministry’s official, Italy has admitted about 140,000 migrants since the beginning of the year (tass.ru)
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