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Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown

Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing its greatest threat since its inception over 60 years ago, as President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk spent the weekend impugning the agency that has contributed to Washington being the most critical source of foreign assistance around the world.

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Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen son away from drug dealers on popular messaging app Snapchat, and he’s not alone. The social media platform’s parent company, Snap Inc., is being sued by dozens of U.S. families who say the app’s disappearing messages make it hard for parents to supervise their kids’ online activity.

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Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation
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August 5, 2020

Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation

A double-strike by Israel that killed five journalists at a hospital…

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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists
Star

August 5, 2020

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists

An Israeli strike hit a main hospital in southern Gaza Monday,…

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At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds
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August 5, 2020

At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds

Advocates are renewing calls for Canada to recognize a genocide…

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Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report
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August 5, 2020

Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report

The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the…

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Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages
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August 5, 2020

Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages

Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on…

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UN says Israel's plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering
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August 5, 2020

UN says Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering

Gaza residents will be provided with tents and other shelter…

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Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Madonna and U2 have each shone attention on the humanitarian…

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Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was 'loved by everyone,' says colleague
Star

August 5, 2020

Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was ‘loved by everyone,’ says colleague

As It HappensAl Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was…

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Netanyahu lashes out at 'global campaign of lies' as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts
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August 5, 2020

Netanyahu lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’ as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sought to defend…

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