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I n many countries across the world, even those with history of defending democracy and press freedom, the coronavirus pandemic has become a cover for suppression and control. Lockdowns are an excuse for crackdowns. Just as quarantines curtail freedom of movement, so the global outbreak has been used to clamp down on the freedom of expression. |
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Do you know where Mount Kilimanjaro? Questions: 1. Name the three countries in the world that begin with the letter F. 2. What is the longest river in Britain? 3. What city has the busiest airport in the world? 4. In what country will you find the cities of Valparaiso, Antofagasta and Vina del Mar? 5. |
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FAN-favourite soap Coronation Street has produced many famous faces since it first hit our screens back in 1960. So who’s starred in the cast of Coronation Street and gone on to great things? Here’s everything you need to know about which former stars have been catapulted to stardom and which are living in their character's shadow. |
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So how are you all doing? Surviving the ‘rona? Me too! Week two of the containment period seemed like it would be harder, but it wasn’t. Was that because it coincided with Easter? I would like to think so…I did stay home for the entirety of the first week. And I must admit, there were days when I could not tell if it was a weekday or a weekend. |
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Tributes have been paid to a legend of Cornish politics after a former MP died at his home at the age of 86. William David Mudd was born Falmouth in June 1933 and passed away on April 28 following a long illness. Educated at Truro Cathedral School he was a member of the Tavistock Urban District Council from 1959 to 1961. |
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For some, it's the unthinkable question - what happens when the country's longest reigning monarch passes away. Well, for some civil servants, its their job just to draw up such plans. They're super secretive and have a special code name - Operation London Bridge. If you're fond of the Queen, it might seem like a huge deal. |
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Jinja – The embattled Resident District Commissioner of Jinja, Eric Sakwa, has, on Wednesday, April 29, been granted bail by Chief Magistrate’s Court in Jinja. Sakwa appeared before Chief Magistrate of Jinja Court, Jessica Chemeri, via ZOOM Conferencing Technology from Kirinya Prision. |
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BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) - Beijing's municipal government said on Wednesday it will lower its COVID-19 emergency response level effective as of 0000 hours on Thursday, removing quarantine requirements for some people arriving from other low-risk parts of the country. |
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Stoek-on-Trent DJ Terry Bossons has recruited an all-star line-up of indie rock stars to record a charity song for the NHS. Port Vale fan Terry came up with the idea of re-recording the Shed Seven classic, Chasing Rainbows, as a way of saying thank-you to front line NHS workers – and to pay tribute.... |
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The 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day, commonly known as VE Day, will be celebrated with a milestone address by Queen Elizabeth II. The British monarch's televised address to the nation on the occasion of VE Day on Friday, May 8 will be broadcast on BBC One at 9 pm, the same hour as her.... |
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The 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day, commonly known as VE Day, will be celebrated with a milestone address by Queen Elizabeth II. The British monarch's televised address to the nation on the occasion of VE Day on Friday, May 8 will be broadcast on BBC One at 9 pm, the same hour as her.... |
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