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Communal violence rises in BARMM as polls near

COTABATO CITY, BARMM — Esmael Mustapha, village chief of Bulibod in Sultan Kudarat town of Maguindanao del Norte, was going home with his wife Rahima, the village secretary, on Sunday night when they were attacked by unidentified gunmen. They came from the municipal gymnasium where they earlier joined in the activities marking the town’s founding

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16: contestant Nareshi Meena becomes the first contestant to attempt the 1 Crore question

Nareshi Meena from Rajasthan, diagnosed with a brain tumour, appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati on 20th and 21st August, demonstrating resilience and determination. As a supervisor in the Women Empowerment Department, she aims to amplify her community work through KBC. She successfully answered the ₹50 lakh question and is attempting the ₹1 crore question.

Business Standard 

Doctor rape-murder: CBI may conduct polygraph test on RG Kar ex-principal

CBI officers may conduct a polygraph test on Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a woman doctor was allegedly raped and murdered earlier this month. Ghosh, who resigned two days after her body was found in a seminar hall of the medical facility on August 9, has already appeared before sleuths of the central probe agency for questioning several times. "We want to further verify Ghosh's answers, as there have been discrepancies in some of the replies to our questions. Читать дальше...

Business Standard 

'America, hope is making a comeback': Michelle Obama bats for Harris at DNC

Hope is making a comeback in America, former first lady Michelle Obama has said as she made an impassioned case for Kamala Harris and described her as the most qualified person ever to seek the office of the US president. Michelle, in her speech to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, described Vice President Harris as a candidate who worked her way up from a middle-class background, drawing on lessons from the two women's late mothers. "America, Hope is making a comeback," Michelle... Читать дальше...

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Demonstrators shout 'F--- you' at Chicago police, more than 70 arrested on 2nd night of DNC - Fox News

  1. Demonstrators shout 'F--- you' at Chicago police, more than 70 arrested on 2nd night of DNC  Fox News
  2. Dozens arrested after Pro-Palestinian, anti-DNC protesters clash with CPD  WLS-TV
  3. Chicago's top cop responds to 'absolutely disgusting' remarks made to officers during protest  FOX 32 Chicago
  4. A protest carnival produces little heat in Chicago  Semafor
  5. Opinion | DNC protests devolve into farce  The Washington Post

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Bharat Bandh today: Why is nationwide strike being held? Who are protesting? Here is everything you need to know

Bharat Bandh 21 August: Dalit and Adivasi groups called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday, protesting Supreme Court's recent judgment on SC/ST reservations. They demanded stronger representation and protection for marginalized communities. The bandh might disrupt transportation and services, but emergency services will continue. Schools in some regions of Rajasthan will remain closed due to the call for bandh.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US leads the way in Climate-tech funding, as China falls behind

US importance in the sector will come as no surprise to those following the climate-tech ecosystem closely, given the outsized role US climate policy has had on investment, particularly the Inflation Reduction Act.

International Business Times 

Korda Looks To Bounce Back At Women's British Open

World number one Nelly Korda is hoping to rediscover her stunning early season form as the women's British Open returns to the famous old course at St. Andrews this week.

Deadspin.com 

Rays need just one run to knock off A's

Shane Baz scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jose Siri homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the host Oakland Athl

Thedailybeast.com 

Michelle Obama Torches Trump’s ‘Ugly, Misogynistic, Racist Lies’ at DNC

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama received an exuberant welcome by the Democratic National Convention crowd on Tuesday, where she not only confirmed to her fellow Democrats that “hope is making a comeback,” but unleashed sharp criticisms of Donald Trump on a number of issues, including his use of “ugly, misogynistic, racist lies as a substitute for real ideas.”

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EurActiv 

Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought during a whirlwind trip to the Middle East to inject urgency into efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire deal, but departed the region on Tuesday (20 August) with an agreement between Israel and Hamas still elusive.

Ksnt.com 

Topeka city council urges tax entities to keep rates low

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka city council unanimously passed a resolution to urge all local tax entities to keep property tax rates as low as possible for homeowners and renters. The resolution was brought by district 8 city councilman Spencer Duncan last month after the council chose to ignore a tax petition brought by Earl McIntosh. [...]

EurActiv 

Italian coalition split in citizenship reform debate

A new rift has emerged within Italy’s governing coalition over the controversial and hotly debated issue of citizenship reform, with Lega (ID) and Fratelli d’Italia (ECR) warning their ally Forza Italia (EPP) not to join forces with the opposition on the matter.