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A Lebanese protester speaks to soldiers at the headquarters of the Lebanese association of banks in downtown Beirut on August 8, 2020, following a demonstration against a political leadership they blame for a monster explosion that killed more than 150 people and disfigured the capital Beirut.

05:22 GMT 09 August 2020 / updated: 05:22 GMT Middle East

Lebanon: US Embassy Sides With ‘Peaceful’ Beirut Rioters as Anger Grows Over Port Explosion

Microsoft founder Bill Gates arrives at the Frank E. Moss federal courthouse in Salt Lake City, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011

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A Barclays sign outside one of the bank's branches in London, Britain, February 23, 2017.

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People stand in front of the cenotaph and the Peace statue after the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, at the Nagasaki Peace Park on August 9, 2020.

On Anniversary of US Bombing, Nagasaki Mayor Calls for Nuclear Weapons Ban

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing executive orders for economic relief during a news conference amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey, 8 August 2020.

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Trump Officials Clashed in Oval Office Over Fate of TikTok Before 45-Day Ultimatum, Report Says
Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order giving TikTok’s owners ByteDance until 15 September to sell their US operations. The move was preceded by months of discussions over whether TikTok can spy on American users for the Chinese government, something the company denies.
Last update: 08:56 GMT 09.08.2020
08:56 GMT 09.08.2020
US
Libertarian US Presidential Candidate Bitten by a Bat Cancels Rally Appearance
Professional psychologist and Clemson University lecturer Jo Jorgensen was confirmed as a presidential nominee from the Libertarian Party in May, and is running on a platform advocating lesser state involvement in the economy and public affairs. But some unusual circumstances have recently prevented her from taking part in a campaign event.
Last update: 07:29 GMT 09.08.2020
07:29 GMT 09.08.2020
Tech
Will the Mystery Shrouding the Life and Death of Ancient Egypt’s Boy King Ever be Revealed?
As plans to transfer Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s mummy to the new Grand Egyptian Museum from his tomb in Luxor surfaced in May 2020, many feared the disturbance of Tutankhamun’s resting place could trigger the legendary “curse of the pharaohs”.
Last update: 08:15 GMT 09.08.2020
08:15 GMT 09.08.2020
Tech
'Deflated Croissant' Bubble: Shape of the ‘Shield’ Protecting Earth Revealed by New Research
Previous research suggested the heliosphere, a giant bubble around the Sun and its planets, including Earth, has a long tail, similar to that of a comet.
Last update: 08:20 GMT 09.08.2020
08:20 GMT 09.08.2020
Viral
Mugged by a Seagull? Meet Experienced Shoplifter Bird Tiptoeing its Way to Food - Video
Seagulls are known for constantly being hungry and their ability to stomach all sorts of stuff but their sourcing of food is more interesting, as they are also described as highly skilled food snatchers around various restaurants and food carts.
Last update: 05:13 GMT 09.08.2020
05:13 GMT 09.08.2020
Viral
Jumbo to the Rescue: Elephant Rushes to Protect 'Hooman' Friend in a Fight - Video
While elephants all seem adorable, with their innocent eyes and trunks, they are also loyal, quick to spot a threat and make a call to protect their friends. A viral video assures that elephants are the kind of friends who have your back.
Last update: 05:02 GMT 09.08.2020
05:02 GMT 09.08.2020
World
COVID-19 Live Updates: Global Infection Tally Surpasses 19 Mln
More than 284,000 new coronavirus cases have been reported worldwide over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people who have caught the disease to 19.1 million, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday.
Last update: 04:01 GMT 09.08.2020
04:01 GMT 09.08.2020
UK
Boris Johnson Orders PR Campaign to Ensure Schools Reopen in September - Report
As of 8 August, the United Kingdom has registered almost 310,000 novel coronavirus cases and more than 46,500 fatalities related to the disease, the National Health Ministry data shows.