Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Former presidents, progressives anchor 2nd night of the Democratic National Convention

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A day after Michelle Obama's passion wowed Democrats, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is drawing on a collection of his party's most experienced leaders at the Democratic National Convention to underscore what he calls a global leadership deficit that threatens U.S. national security.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/dnc-convention-night-2-1.5691026?cmp=rss

U.S. Postal Service head says no operational changes until after Nov. 3 election

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U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has suspended all mail service changes until after the November election, bowing to an outcry by Democrats that the moves appeared to be an attempt to boost President Donald Trump's re-election chances.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/usps-dejoy-election-1.5690830?cmp=rss

U.S. Postal Service head says no operational changes until after Nov. 3 election

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U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has suspended all mail service changes until after the November election, bowing to an outcry by Democrats that the moves appeared to be an attempt to boost President Donald Trump's re-election chances.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/usps-dejoy-election-1.5690830?cmp=rss

Mali soldiers involved in possible coup as protesters flock to streets

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Soldiers in Mali took up arms in the garrison town of Kati on Tuesday and detained senior military officers in an apparent mutiny, raising fears of a coup after several months of anti-government demonstrations calling for the president's resignation.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mali-unrest-bamako-1.5690715?cmp=rss

Republican-led panel says Trump's campaign chair worked closely with Russian operatives

Trump Russia Probe Manafort

Former Donald Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort collaborated with Russians, including oligarch Oleg Deripaska, before, during and after the 2016 U.S. election that pitted Republican Trump against Democrat Hillary Clinton, a Senate intelligence committee report said on Tuesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/senate-report-russia-trump-1.5690505?cmp=rss

3 producers exit The Ellen DeGeneres Show amid workplace complaints

TV Ellen DeGeneres

Three producers of The Ellen DeGeneres Show have exited amid allegations of a dysfunctional workplace that harboured misbehaviour, including sexual misconduct and racist remarks.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/ellen-producers-complaints-1.5690409?cmp=rss

Lukashenko, still in power in Belarus, rewards security forces as protests continue

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Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, on Tuesday awarded medals "for impeccable service" to law enforcement officials who have helped him crack down on protesters who have been demanding he step down for the last 10 days.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/belarus-alexander-lukashenko-1.5690410?cmp=rss

China says U.S. damaging global trade with Huawei sanctions

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China accused Washington of damaging global trade with sanctions that threaten to cripple tech giant Huawei and said Tuesday it will protect Chinese companies but gave no indication of possible retaliation.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/china-trade-united-states-huawei-1.5690379?cmp=rss

Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Tuesday

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Australia on Tuesday recorded its lowest one-day rise in new COVID-19 infections in a month, raising hopes that a stringent lockdown in the country's second-most populous state has prevented a fresh wave of cases nationally.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-world-aug-18-1.5690346?cmp=rss

No evidence Hezbollah leadership involved in assassination of former Lebanese PM, tribunal judge finds

Breaking News

There is no evidence that the leadership of the Iran-backed Shia Muslim group Hezbollah, or the Syrian government, were involved in the 2005 bombing that killed former Lebanese prime minister Rafik al-Hariri, a judge said on Tuesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/no-evidence-involvement-hezbollah-killing-former-pm-1.5690360?cmp=rss

Strong quake in Philippines kills 1, damages houses, roads

Philippines Earthquake

A strong earthquake jolted the central Philippines on Tuesday morning, damaging homes, roads and bridges and killing at least one person and injuring several others.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/earthquake-philippines-1.5690337?cmp=rss

A surreal American convention offers window into grim historical moment

A reflection of the Milwaukee skyline

Turning points in history have a habit of revealing themselves at an American presidential convention. This one too. During the first-ever all-online Democratic convention, Milwaukee's barren streets reflect a country at a crossroads.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/democrat-convention-election-1.5690311?cmp=rss

Why Canada is keeping its international borders shut tight during COVID-19

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While many countries are reopening their international borders, Canada continues to keep its doors firmly shut to most foreigners.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-u-s-border-travel-restrictions-covid-19-1.5689249?cmp=rss

Joe Biden is leading in the states he needs to win — but the Democrats have been here before

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Joe Biden has a bigger lead than Hillary Clinton did at this point in the 2016 election cycle, but Donald Trump remains an underdog who shouldn't be under-estimated.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-us-poll-tracker-1.5689772?cmp=rss