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Others in the world of arts and entertainment who died in 2020 include actors Olivia de Havilland, Kirk Douglas, Irrfan Khan, Max von Sydow, Diana Rigg, Ian Holm, Rishi Kapoor and Franca Valeri; musicians Ellis Marsalis Jr., John Prine, Bonnie Pointer, Kenny Rogers, Juliette Greco and Toots Hibbert;.... |
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — known as the Notorious RBG to her many admirers — was one of the many noteworthy figures who died in 2020. In a court known for solemn legal proceedings, Ginsburg became a cultural and social media icon whose fierce defence of women's rights earned her a devoted following. |
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Commentary. While politicians make decisions that could “slit the throat of the middle class” in California, they flout the legislative process, misunderstand the science, and do what’s politically safe instead of what they truly believe is best, says talkshow host and columnist John Phillips. |
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In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres. Many of their names hold a prominent place in the collective consciousness - RBG, Kobe, Maradona, Eddie Van Halen, Little Richard, Sean Connery, Alex Trebek, . |
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In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres. Many of their names hold a prominent place in the collective consciousness — RBG, Kobe, Maradona, Eddie Van Halen, Little Richard, Sean.... |
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The world also said goodbye to U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement who died in July. Other former political figures who died this year include Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, New York Mayor David Dinkins, Arizona Gov. Jane Hull, Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui, U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat, U. |
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Many of their names hold a prominent place in the collective consciousness — RBG, Kobe, Maradona, Eddie Van Halen, Little Richard, Sean Connery, Alex Trebek, Christo — but pandemic restrictions often limited the public's ability to mourn their loss in a year that saw more than a million people die from the coronavirus. |
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In a court known for solemn legal proceedings, Ginsburg became a cultural and social media icon whose fierce defense of women's rights earned her a devoted following. She died in September after 27 years on the country's highest court. Making few concessions to age and health problems, she showed a.... |
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WHILE masses for the traditional Misa de Gallo will be allowed in Davao City, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) "still encouraged the live streaming of these liturgical celebrations" for those who cannot attend brought about the restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has called for an urgent solution to the terrorist attacks in Cabo Delgado, in order to end the suffering of those who have left their areas of origin. The appeal was launched in Cabo Delgado during a visit by Southern African bishops to the.... |
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