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Paul Whelan is sentenced to 16 years' hard labour 18 months after being arrested with a USB flash drive.
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Russia jails ex-US marine Whelan for spying
Paul Whelan is sentenced to 16 years' hard labour 18 months after being arrested with a USB flash drive.

Atlanta police shooting of black man condemned
The death of another African-American man during an arrest prompts protests and official criticism.

Trump postpones rally to avoid slavery date
The date of his first rally in months would have fallen on a holiday marking the end of US slavery.

Civil rights icon's message for Selena Gomez fans
Ruby Bridges took over the singer's Instagram to speak of the "fight to save black and brown lives".

Canada indigenous chief battered during arrest
A violent arrest and police custody deaths have ignited anti-police brutality protests across Canada.

Trump threatens NFL and US Soccer boycott
The US president says he will not watch the NFL or the US Soccer sides if players do not stand for the national anthem.

Famous chef feeds Covid-hit neighbourhoods
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés has been delivering meals to food-insecure areas during the pandemic.
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Russia jails ex-US marine Whelan for spying
Paul Whelan is sentenced to 16 years' hard labour 18 months after being arrested with a USB flash drive.

Atlanta police shooting of black man condemned
The death of another African-American man during an arrest prompts protests and official criticism.

Trump postpones rally to avoid slavery date
The date of his first rally in months would have fallen on a holiday marking the end of US slavery.

Civil rights icon's message for Selena Gomez fans
Ruby Bridges took over the singer's Instagram to speak of the "fight to save black and brown lives".

Canada indigenous chief battered during arrest
A violent arrest and police custody deaths have ignited anti-police brutality protests across Canada.

Trump threatens NFL and US Soccer boycott
The US president says he will not watch the NFL or the US Soccer sides if players do not stand for the national anthem.

Famous chef feeds Covid-hit neighbourhoods
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés has been delivering meals to food-insecure areas during the pandemic.

Atlanta police shooting of black man condemned
The death of another African-American man during an arrest prompts protests and official criticism.

Trump postpones rally to avoid slavery date
The date of his first rally in months would have fallen on a holiday marking the end of US slavery.

Civil rights icon's message for Selena Gomez fans
Ruby Bridges took over the singer's Instagram to speak of the "fight to save black and brown lives".
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The former US Marine has been sentenced to 16 years of hard labour in Russia on suspicion of spying.
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