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	World Daily update ⋅ August 7, 2020
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	CNN Trump advisers hesitated to give military options and warned adversaries over fears he might start a war CNN Washington (CNN) Amid escalating tensions with both North Korea and Iran, President Donald Trump's advisers hesitated to give him military options fearing the President might accidentally take the US to war and deliberately informed their counterparts in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post What we know about the Beirut explosions Washington Post What happened? On Tuesday around 6 p.m. local time, at least one initial explosion at a warehouse in the port area of Beirut ignited a fire, apparently triggering a second, far stronger blast that sent a shock wave across the city. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Trump re-imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminum, accusing country of flooding US with imports Washington Post President Trump said Thursday he has re-imposed a tariff of 10 percent on some aluminum products imported from Canada, accusing the country of reneging on a promise not to "flood" the United States with its exports. Support our journalism. Subscribe ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Shock turns to anger in Beirut over warnings before deadly explosion CNN (CNN) Shock at the devastation caused by the massive port explosion in Beirut was giving way to anger Thursday, as new information emerged that officials in the Lebanese capital had ignored repeated warnings about a stockpile of dangerous chemicals ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Karen Bass says she thinks Trump is racist and he is 'essentially giving license to racists' CNN Washington (CNN) California Rep. Karen Bass said in an interview aired Thursday that she believes President Donald Trump is racist and that he is "essentially giving license to racists." Bass, the 66-year-old chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders Washington Post BEIRUT — Residents of Beirut vented their fury at Lebanon's leaders Thursday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming them for the deadly explosion that ravaged the capital. Shouting, "Revolution!" they crowded around the visiting ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US State Department lifts worldwide "Do Not Travel" advisory CNN A airport employee performs an aircraft disinfecting demonstration during a media preview at the Ronald Reagan National Airport on July 22 in Arlington. Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images. The State Department lifted its global level 4 travel advisory Thursday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Brian Hook, the State Department's point man on Iran policy, is stepping down Washington Post Brian Hook, the State Department's point man on Iran policy, is stepping down on the eve of an administration effort to persuade an unwilling U.N. Security Council to extend the expiring conventional weapons ban on Tehran. Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Hong Kong Is Losing Its Charm for Expats as China Tightens the Screws Wall Street Journal Hong Kong's expatriate community is shrinking, as new restrictions by China on speech and political activities and a tumultuous year of protests have diminished the allure of living and working in the Asian financial hub. In recent months, the drumbeat of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post After Beirut blasts, the race to save lives outweighs coronavirus safety Washington Post Hospitals were already under pressure in Beirut. The novel coronavirus was resurging, and the economy crashing. The government had declared another round of shutdowns. Then explosions at warehouse at the port ripped through the city, leaving more ... Flag as irrelevant
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