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The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation over illustrations in a right-wing magazine that portrayed Black politician Danièle Obono as an 18th-century slave. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/europe/france-magazine-investigation-slave-intl/index.html

A prominent Australian journalist has been detained in China as tensions between the two countries rise. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/media/cheng-lei-detained-australia-china/index.html

Thousands of people protested against Germany's coronavirus lockdown measures in Berlin and, among them, were QAnon supporters with outspoken praise for President Trump. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports. source https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/31/q-germany-berlin-coronavirus-protests-pleitgen-lead-vpx.cnn

A Russian military jet violated NATO airspace on Friday while it was attempting to intercept a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying near the Danish island of Bornholm, the alliance said in a statement Monday, calling the incident a "significant violation of international law." source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/politics/russian-jet-nato-b-52/index.html

Meet the new tech king of the Dow: Salesforce. The software company, which debuted in the Dow on Monday, is now the index's third-largest holding. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/investing/salesforce-dow/index.html

Fans of Chadwick Boseman are watching and rewatching his films following the actor's death on Friday from colon cancer. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/media/chadwick-boseman-movies-charts/index.html

For the second time in one week, a powerful typhoon is churning in the direction of the Korean Peninsula. Typhoon Maysak (pronounced My-Suk) follows on the heels of Typhoon Bavi, which battered western North Korea last Thursday as a Category 1 equivalent system. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/weather/typhoon-maysak-forecast-korea-japan/index.html

India is entering a new phase of reopening that will see subway trains running for the first time in months, despite skyrocketing daily coronavirus infections that are showing no sign of slowing down. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/asia/india-reopening-coronavirus-surge-intl-hnk/index.html

Paul Rusesabagina, who saved hundreds of Rwandans during the genocide by sheltering them in the hotel he managed, and saw his story made into the Hollywood film 'Hotel Rwanda', has been arrested on terror related offenses, Rwandan authorities announced. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/africa/rwanda-genocide-paul-rusesabagina-arrest/index.html

Lebanon's leaders have designated the country's ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib, as the new premier, hours before the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron in Beirut. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/middleeast/lebanon-new-prime-minister-intl/index.html

Lewis Hamilton paid his own tribute to Chadwick Boseman after closing to within two wins of Michael Schumacher's all-time Formula One record by claiming the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/motorsport/belgian-grand-prix-hamilton-boseman-ferrari-spt-intl/index.html

New Zealand has ordered one of its spy agencies to investigate a cyberattack that originated overseas and disrupted the country's financial markets for a fourth consecutive day on Friday. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/investing/new-zealand-stock-exchange-cyber-attack/index.html

Bill Gates offered a sweet and funny video tribute to his billionaire pal Warren Buffett Sunday in honor of his 90th birthday. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/business/bill-gates-warren-buffett-cake/index.html

The breakneck pace of retail bankruptcies slowed in August, with at least three well-known companies filing for Chapter 11. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/business/august-retail-bankruptcies-due-to-covid/index.html

When Disney announced that it would be releasing "Mulan" on Disney+, one number stuck out: $30. That's how much Disney is charging viewers to watch the blockbuster when it debuts next week on its new streaming service. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/media/mulan-disney-price/index.html

The new iPhone 12 is probably going to have the expected upgrades: a faster processor, the latest iOS software, 5G wireless connectivity and a host of other updates that should make the iPhone 12 the fastest smartphone Apple ever produced. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/tech/iphone-12-high-refresh-rate-screen/index.html

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, who resigned from his post for breaking Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a political golf society event with 80 other people, was just the latest member of the political elites to be caught flouting the rules. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz source https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/30/golfgate-political-elites-resign-cnni-abdelaziz-pkg-vpx.cnn

Rumors concerning Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's health had circulated for weeks, and while his resignation on Friday could not have come as a complete shock to United States officials, the timing of the announcement is worrisome. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/opinions/japan-us-relations-shinzo-abe-sracic/index.html

The 2020 US Open in New York will be unlike you've ever seen before and it's all because of the coronavirus. Big names missing, no fans, a bubble for the tournament - it's all uncharted territory for tennis. source https://www.cnn.com/videos/sports/2020/08/27/us-open-2020-tennis-atp-williams-djokovic-gauff-federer-spt-intl-lon-orig.cnn

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his "warm wishes" to his embattled Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on Sunday, as thousands of anti-government protesters attended a rally in Minsk and a convoy of military tanks was seen in the city. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/europe/lukashenko-protests-belarus-intl/index.html

Lionel Messi failed to show up for a coronavirus test at Barcelona's training ground on Sunday, club sources have confirmed to CNN, casting further doubt on his future at the La Liga powerhouse. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/football/lionel-messi-misses-coronavirus-test-barcelona-spt-intl/index.html

A French right-wing magazine has sparked outrage over an illustration published in its most recent issue depicting the Black politician Danièle Obono as an 18th century slave. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/europe/france-magazine-slave-intl/index.html

When countries impose restrictions to combat coronavirus, there's an implicit pact between the government and people: we're all in this together. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/europe/coronavirus-elites-breaking-rules-intl/index.html

A rescue boat funded by the British street artist Banksy has said it urgently needs assistance after taking 219 migrants onboard in the Mediterranean. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/europe/banksy-rescue-boat-louise-michel-assistance-scli-intl/index.html

• Coronavirus outbreaks identified at 4 sororities at Kansas State University • Live updates: The US has recorded more than 182,000 coronavirus-related deaths source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/europe/berlin-protest-coronavirus-police-grm-intl/index.html

The massive August 4 explosion in Beirut killed more than 180 people and injured more than 6,000. Now, approximately 50% of children in Beirut have started showing signs of trauma and extreme stress. source https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/27/go-there-beirut-child-trauma.cnn

Remote indigenous communities in Brazil, who have little or no contact with the outside world, are facing a grave threat from Covid-19 -- and advocates accuse the government of failing to protect these vulnerable groups. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/americas/brazil-javari-valley-indigenous-covid-19-intl/index.html

In one of Israel's top hospitals, former coronavirus patients are working as volunteers on Covid-19 wards to help provide support to sufferers who can't see their families or friends due to isolation restrictions. Journalist Elliott Gotkine reports. source https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/28/coronavirus-veterans-israel-elliott-gotkine-pkg-intl-ldn-vpx.cnn

Two Israeli teenagers on summer break unearthed a trove of hundreds of gold coins that date from 1,100 years ago. source https://www.cnn.com/style/article/gold-coins-found-israel-scli-intl/index.html

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced his resignation citing health concerns. CNN's Will Ripley reflects on his political career as the prime minister. source https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/28/japan-shinzo-abe-career-ripley-pkg-intl-hnk-vpx.cnn

When Missouri art teacher Misty Byrd learned that the mother of one of her students needed a new kidney, she said she didn't even think about it -- she picked up the phone and offered hers. After a successful transplant and developing a close friendship, both women are now working to find a kidney for a local father who is waiting on the transplant list. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/health/teacher-donates-kidney-to-students-mother-trnd/index.html

Xpeng Motors has raised more money than expected from its New York initial public offering despite the souring of US-China relations. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/investing/xpeng-ipo-price-hnk-intl/index.html

Nike, the official maker of the uniforms for the NBA and WNBA, said Thursday it supports athletes' boycotts in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/business/nike-player-boycotts/index.html

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Flash flooding that struck Afghanistan's Parwan province has killed dozens and injured over 100 people, authorities say. source https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/27/afghanistan-floods-parwan-lon-orig-tp.cnn

When Costco opened its first store in mainland China last August, absolute chaos ensued. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/business/costco-china-intl-hnk/index.html

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will not take part of France's next two Nations League games against Sweden (29 Aug) and Croatia (8 Sep) after he tested positive for the Coronavirus, France's coach Didier Deschamps said in a press conference on Thursday. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/football/paul-pogba-coronavirus-covid-19-positive-france-spt-intl/index.html

Ask yourself: how would you survive in your home country if you had no proof of citizenship or even of your existence? How would your children grow up with minimal access to a school or even a hospital? What would you do if one day, after years of discrimination, your home village was attacked by gunmen? Your neighbors killed as their children looked on? Homes burned to the ground? If you're Rohingya, you grab your children, take what possessions you can carry, and you run for your life. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/opinions/pandemic-rohingya-refugees-hosseini/index.html

The Pentagon slammed Russia's military on Thursday for what it called "deliberately provocative and aggressive behavior" that injured multiple US military personnel following a collision between American and Russian armored vehicles in eastern Syria. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/politics/pentagon-russia-syria/index.html

Thirteen people died in a stampede in Lima, Peru, after police raided an illegal party. Large social gatherings are currently banned in Peru and there is a nationwide 10 p.m. curfew in place due to coronavirus restrictions. Several attendees and victims subsequently tested positive for the virus. CNN's Stefano Pozzebon reports. source https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/25/peru-lima-illegal-party-stampede-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-pozzebon-pkg-intl-ldn-vpx.cnn

Boarding in the Italian port of Genoa for a seven-day Mediterranean cruise on August 16, travel agent Valeria Belardi prepared herself for a voyage like no other. source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/future-of-cruising-coronavirus/index.html

McDonald's investigation into the behavior of its former CEO includes whether he covered up the improprieties of other employees, a company spokesperson said Wednesday. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/business/mcdonalds-easterbrook-investigation/index.html

Software that eats up mobile data and registers people for unwanted subscriptions has been found pre-installed on thousands of low-cost Chinese smartphones in Africa more than two years after it was first detected. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/tech/tecno-malware-africa/index.html

As working from home turns into a semi-permanent situation for many, the search is on for private workspace. Some people have opted to take over a bedroom or basement to set up their new home office. But others are heading to the backyard. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/success/backyard-sheds-work-from-home/index.html

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EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan resigned Wednesday, a week after he breached Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a golf event with 80 other people. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/europe/eu-phil-hogan-resigns-intl/index.html

Would you travel halfway across the world by bus? source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/bus-journey-overland-adventures-london-delhi/index.html

Inside the white, sterile walls of a new building on the southern outskirts of Beijing, two employees donning masks and rubber gloves are busy pipetting a clear, colorless liquid into rows of small vials. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/asia/sinovac-coronavirus-china-vaccine-intl-hnk/index.html

A far-right terrorist who killed 51 Muslim worshipers in New Zealand's worst mass shooting in modern history will spend the rest of his life in prison with no chance of parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in the country's courts. source https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/26/asia/christchurch-mosque-sentencing-intl-hnk/index.html