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Hong Kong’s Leader Says Stability Has Been Restored, With City Under Heavy Police Presence

The city’s opposition camp called for people to protest after police, citing public-health concerns, rejected an application for an organized rally on National Day, which marks the anniversary of Communist rule in China.

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Russia’s Navalny accuses Putin of ordering his poisoning

‘My job now is to remain the guy who isn’t scared,’ says opposition leader, who is recovering in Berlin from nerve agent attack

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Large sukkahs for mass gatherings seen going up in ultra-Orthodox areas

Giant structures capable of holding thousands throughout weeklong festival raise fears of continued outbreak in hard-hit communities

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After chaotic first debate, US commission plans changes to avoid repeat

Discussions taking place over whether moderator should be given ability to cut off the microphone of one of the debate participants while opponent is talking

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Bronfman heiress jailed for bankrolling sex slave cult leader

Clare Bronfman, whose family controls Seagram’s liquor fortune, to serve 81-month prison term for role helping Keith Raniere run NXIVM sex-trafficking organization

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Venezuela’s Food Chain Is Breaking, and Millions Go Hungry

Venezuela is facing one of the world’s worst food crises as a gasoline shortage makes it harder for farmers to produce and deliver their goods. A recent U.N.-sponsored report found that about one-third of Venezuela’s population lacks sufficient food.

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‘Overlooked’: Asian American Jobless Rate Surges But Few Take Notice

Asian Americans have traditionally enjoyed some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. But the pandemic is taking a heavy toll – and Trump’s blaming China isn’t helping. (Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Where Are The Deepfakes In This Presidential Election?

Deepfake videos haven’t been a problem yet in the 2020 presidential race. It’s not because they aren’t a threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation. (Image credit: amtitus/Digital Vision Vectors/Getty Images)

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With Races Canceled, Runners Take To The Trails To Set Records

Shut out of more traditional competition, runners hit the trails in a quest to set Fastest Known Records. (Image credit: Eszter Horanyi /courtesy )

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Fighting Breaks Out In Disputed Territory Of Nagorno-Karabakh

A long-simmering conflict involving two former Soviet republics — Armenia and Azerbaijan — has flared again. The renewed conflict threatens to draw in Russia and NATO member Turkey.

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