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Coronavirus: WHO concern at cases outside China 21 February 2020 Image copyright EPA Image caption Lebanon has confirmed its first case - a woman returning from the Iranian city of Qom The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern at the number of coronavirus cases with no clear link to China or other confirmed cases. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's comments follow Iran's announcement of two more deaths, bringing the total there to four. The window of opportunity to contain the virus was "narrowing", he said. …
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We had a big topic running for the general election , so I thought I'd create one for our next big vote as a nation. So the question is... Brexit or Bremain? Sent from my iPhone using Police Community
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Before posting news stories...Rules!
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BBC: Turkey's Erdogan urges boycott of French goods
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BBC: Coronavirus: Italy shuts cinemas, gyms and pools in Covid fight
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The latest measure agreed by Spain's Socialist government, with the backing of the centre-right Ciudadanos and separatist parties from the Basque country and Catalonia, imposes a nationwide curfew between 23:00 local time (22:00GMT) and 06:00, Spanish media report. View the full article
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The Republican president has continued to hold packed rallies despite a new surge in coronavirus infections that is particularly affecting the Midwest - home to several electoral battlegrounds. View the full article
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Horror over #EndSars shootings View the full article
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BBC: Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 18
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Legal claims from refugees and migrants accused of lying about their age are costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8874239/Adult-migrants-posing-children-cost-Kent-council-300-000-legal-claims.html
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The sun.Fury as ‘disgraceful’ vandals decapitate Tommy silhouette statue honouring soldiers who fought in WW1
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WATFORD residents were left furious after "disgraceful" vandals decapitated a silhouette statue honouring soldiers who fought in WW1. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13009339/vandals-decapitate-statue-soldiers-ww1/ Makes me so mad when scum do this.😠
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MSN NEWS.Man accused of far-right terror plot to kill solicitor at law firm that represented migrants
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An alleged far-right extremist has been charged with attempting to launch a terror attack on a solicitors' firm in London. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/man-accused-of-far-right-terror-plot-to-kill-solicitor-at-law-firm-that-represented-migrants/ar-BB1akfaT?ocid=spartan-dhp-feeds
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Nigeria - SARS protests and shootings
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"Nigeria SARS protest: The misinformation circulating online" (BBC) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54628292 "Nigeria Sars protest: Prison break and gunshots heard as unrest continues": (BBC) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54642947 The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was disbanded a couple of weeks ago, but as usual the protests started spiraling out of control and - allegedly - the Army lost it and took a few down in Lekki area of Lagos. This is interesting story, because Nigeria has close history with UK and there are still quite a lot of FCO and GOV people out there, working with Nigerian govern…
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BBC: Pope Francis indicates support for same-sex civil unions
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Evening standard.Sobriety tags' rolled out across Wales for criminals with alcohol ban
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Criminals can be ordered to wear new "sobriety tags" in Wales from today in a bid to crack down on repeat alcohol-fuelled crime. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/sobriety-tags-rolled-out-wales-criminals-alcohol-bans-a4572396.html
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Daily express.Brexit passport could be REDUNDANT as government considers futuristic new travel plans
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BRITONS could travel without needing a traditional passport in the coming years, the Government indicated today. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1350012/brexit-passport-uk-passport-digital-identity-biometrics-fingerprints-face
