Solving India's deadly conflict between humans and elephants
CNN - 53 min 3 sec ago
Around 500 people and 100 elephants die every year in India, as the country's growing population encroaches on wildlife habitats. Finding ways for humans and elephants to co-exist is becoming increasingly urgent.
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Japan refuses to impose sanctions on Myanmar, undermining US strategy to pressure junta
SCMP - 1 hour 7 min ago
When hundreds of protesters gathered outside Japan’s embassy in Yangon during the height of nationwide anti-coup protests in February, ambassador Ichiro Maruyama emerged from the gates with a firm warning for the junta, urging them to release the detained civilian leadership immediately.The remarks, delivered in Burmese, drew applause from pro-democracy demonstrators hoping Japan would take concrete action to pressure Myanmar’s military, also known as the Tatmadaw. Since then, Japan has…
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US extends Covid-19 travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico
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The United States has extended Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico until July 21, according to a tweet from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Sunday.
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Wong Yiu-kwan believes ideas for great inventions often come from everyday life. The veteran educator, who teaches STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – always encourages his students to pay attention to their surroundings.“I ask them to pick up used electrical appliances [discarded on the street], disassemble them and study how they work,” he said. “That’s the cheapest but most practical way to learn.”He also motivates his charges to try making the items themse ...
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Biden set to meet Afghanistan President Ghani amid troop pullout
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The US president will discuss troop withdrawal with his Afghan counterpart as the Taliban gain ground in Afghanistan. Biden is expected to pledge economic and humanitarian aid.
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Wall Street Struggles in China - Bloomberg
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Indonesia targets its crazy rich Asians with 35 per cent income tax in bid to heal coronavirus-hit economy
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In a bid to boost government coffers decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, Indonesia is considering a sweeping tax overhaul that would add VAT to foodstuffs, education and health care, hike rates for high-net-worth individuals and put major carbon emitters in the firing line.Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked parliament recently to discuss proposals to amend the 1983 law on general tax provisions and procedures. A leaked draft of the government’s proposals showed it was seeking a new tax ...
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American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing crunch, maintenance issues
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American Airlines says it will trim its schedule by 1% through mid-July though this weekend's cancellations were higher than that amount.
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Japan Inc. Joins Vaccine Rollout - Bloomberg
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Why is Biden following in Trump's footsteps on Cuba?
CNN - 3 hours 7 min ago
Jorge Dávila Miguel writes that the Biden administration's relationship with Cuba continues to rely on policies made by the previous President.
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What is driving China towards its coronavirus vaccination targets?
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This is the fifth in a series about China’s plans to reopen its borders to the world amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, Zhuang Pinghui explores how the goal of inoculating 560 million people by the end of this month has come within reach.When coronavirus vaccines were opened up to the general public in Shenyang in northeastern China at the end of April, housewife Li Tingting did not feel a pressing need to sign up. There had been no local cases for months and she usually only left the house ...
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Amazon Prime Day, GameStop's Russell fate, Nike earnings top week ahead
FOX Business - 8 hours 15 min ago
Amazon Prime Day, Fed’s stress tests, and Nike, FedEx earnings dominate the week ahead for investors.
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Suspect arraigned in killing of American student in Russia - WGN TV Chicago
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Key indicators show that the US economy is recovering, but it will never be the same
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America hit a milestone Friday: 300 million Covid-19 shots have been administered in the country. And as the number of vaccinations continues to rise, so do the signs the nation is getting back to business.
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Bitcoin Drops as Hashrate Declines With China Mining Crackdown - Bloomberg
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A Google VP's Father's Day letter to his Asian American kids: 5 lessons to learn when you're older
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Every Father's Day, I make it a point to reflect on the promises and lessons that I want my young daughters to learn when they're older. Much of these reflections have to do with social justice, self-identity and fighting for social justice.
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Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer
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Amazon "should surpass" Walmart as the largest U.S retailer as soon as next year, JP Morgan analysts projected in a research note.
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Ex-UK Speaker Bercow, scourge of Brexiteers, joins Labour - The Associated Press
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Coronavirus: too early to tell if vaccine booster shots are needed, WHO chief scientist says
SCMP - 21 hours 21 min ago
As some governments and pharmaceutical officials around the world prepare for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots targeting more-infectious virus variants, a World Health Organization (WHO) scientist says it is too early to tell if they will be required.“We do not have the information that’s necessary to make the recommendation on whether or not a booster will be needed,” Soumya Swaminathan, the WHO’s chief scientist, said in a Zoom interview on Friday. The “science is still evolving”.Suc ...
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Former UK Speaker Defects To Labour With Attack On PM Boris Johnson
NDTV - 21 hours 31 min ago
The colourful former speaker of Britain's House of Commons John Bercow said he has left the Conservatives to join the opposition Labour Party, launching a blistering attack on Prime Minister Boris...
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Japan refuses to impose sanctions on Myanmar, undermining US strategy to pressure junta
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When hundreds of protesters gathered outside Japan’s embassy in Yangon during the height of nationwide anti-coup protests in February, ambassador Ichiro Maruyama emerged from the gates with a firm warning for the junta, urging them to release the detained civilian leadership immediately.The remarks, delivered in Burmese, drew applause from pro-democracy demonstrators hoping Japan would take concrete action to pressure Myanmar’s military, also known as the Tatmadaw. Since then, Japan has…
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Wong Yiu-kwan believes ideas for great inventions often come from everyday life. The veteran educator, who teaches STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – always encourages his students to pay attention to their surroundings.“I ask them to pick up used electrical appliances [discarded on the street], disassemble them and study how they work,” he said. “That’s the cheapest but most practical way to learn.”He also motivates his charges to try making the items themse ...
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In a bid to boost government coffers decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, Indonesia is considering a sweeping tax overhaul that would add VAT to foodstuffs, education and health care, hike rates for high-net-worth individuals and put major carbon emitters in the firing line.Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked parliament recently to discuss proposals to amend the 1983 law on general tax provisions and procedures. A leaked draft of the government’s proposals showed it was seeking a new tax ...
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