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Canada’s lawmakers grant citizenship to imprisoned Saudi blogger
A human rights defender, Badawi is in jail in Saudi Arabia for blogging about free speech and ‘insulting Islam’.
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Bernie Sanders mitten meme helps grab big bucks for charity
Merchandise inspired by the US senator’s wardrobe at Joe Biden’s inauguration has raised $1.8 million for charity.
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Existential threat: Biden takes action to address climate crisis
The orders establish Biden’s environmental agenda and mark a reversal from his predecessor Donald Trump.
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Hundreds of pelicans found dead in Senegal World Heritage site
At least 750 pelicans found dead in Djoudj bird sanctuary near border with Mauritania, Senegal’s parks director says.
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US stresses South China Sea support amid China ‘pressure’
Top US diplomat reiterates support for Southeast Asian countries in long-running dispute over South China Sea.
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Lebanon riots: Security forces wound protesters with live fire
Angry protesters in country’s ‘poorest city’ denounce enforcement of coronavirus lockdown with little gov’t aid.
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