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Florida Governor booed at vigil for racial attack victims
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About 200 people gathered at the vigil on Sunday evening which was held just a block from the Dollar General store in Jacksonville where the 21-year-old gunman Ryan Palmeter opened fire on August 26 using guns he bought legally despite a past involuntary commitment for a mental health exam, reports CBS News.
Powerful players expected to arrive in Ukrainian arms market: Defence Ministry
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Addressing a news conference on Monday, he said: "By the end of this month or at the beginning of September, there will be good news about powerful players arriving on Ukraine's arms market. Several agreements will be signed." 
Eminem tells Vivek Ramaswamy to 'stop rapping his songs'
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The letter, date August 23 and sent by the rapper's record company BMI, comes more than a week after Ramaswamy delivered an impromptu performance of "Lose Yourself", one of Eminem's most popular numbers, at the Iowa State Fair, reports the BBC.
Imran being served chicken, mutton in Attock Jail: SC informed
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In pursuance of the Supreme Court order seeking a report on the living conditions of the former premier, the Attorney General’s Office submitted a report on Monday, reports The News.
Chances of Harris’ presidency should ‘send a chill up every American’s spine’: Haley
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In an interview to Fox News, Haley, who has called Harris "incompetent" and "unbelievably extremist", expressed concern at the prospect of the vice president becoming leader if Democrats register a win in the 2024 presidential elections.
Act of Vengence? US media raises questions over Wagner chief's death
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The officials said "the identities of all 10 dead correspond to the list stated in the flight sheet" of the aircraft. It went down north of Moscow on Wednesday several minutes after takeoff. On board were Prigozhin and some of his most senior and trusted lieutenants, media reports said.
Bangladesh preps to start voluntary Rohingya repatriation later this year
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"As part of confidence-building measures, a Bangladesh delegation is set to visit Myanmar next month while a team from Myanmar will be here soon to talk to the refugees," Xinhua news agency quoted Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen tas saying to reporters.
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces bid for Taiwan’s presidency
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The 72-year-old tech billionaire is now the fourth candidate for the top position, reports Nikkei Asia.
Russia rejects G20-CSAR meet outcome document for Ukraine reference, China too objects
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Russia rejected the inclusion of geopolitical Para 13, on the basis that it does not conform to the G20 mandate.
India, Bangladesh hold ‘Defence Dialogue’ in Dhaka
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Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, who is on a two day visit to Bangladesh, for the Annual Defence Dialogue, co-chaired the meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division.
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