upi--2020-08-28--Artificial pancreas controls diabetes in kids over 6, trial shows

An artificial pancreas system is safe and effective at managing blood sugar levels in kids as young as age 6 with type 1 diabetes , according to a new study .
The system uses a continuous glucose monitor , or CGM , to track blood sugar levels and automatically delivers insulin when needed using an insulin pump .
It replaces reliance on fingerstick or CGM with delivery of insulin by injection or a patient- or caregiver-controlled pump .
A clinical trial at four pediatric diabetes centers in the United States enrolled 101 kids with type 1 diabetes , aged 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the artificial pancreas Control-IQ system , while a `` control group '' used a standard CGM and separate insulin pump .
Kids were followed for four months .
Compared to the control group , those who used the artificial pancreas saw a 7 % improvement in their daytime in-range blood glucose control and a 26 % improvement in nighttime control .
Nighttime control is especially important for people with type 1 diabetes because severe , unchecked hypoglycemia -- low blood sugar -- can result in seizure , coma or even death .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pancreas was nearly 11 % higher than in the control group .
That translated to 2.6 hours more time-in-range per day , according to the study published Aug. 26 in the New England Journal of Medicine .
The study was funded by the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases , or NIDDK .
`` Fewer than one in five children with type 1 diabetes are able to successfully keep their blood glucose in a healthy range with current treatment , which may have serious consequences on their long-term health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project scientist Dr. Guillermo Arreaza-Rubín , director of NIDDK 's Diabetes Technology Program .
`` Earlier research showed that the system tested in this study was safe and effective for people ages 14 and older , '' he added in an institute news release .
`` This trial now shows us this system works in a real-world setting with younger children . ''
Protocol chair Dr. R. Paul Wadwa , pediatric medical director at the University of Colorado 's Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora , hailed the improvements in overnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caregivers [ can ] sleep better at night knowing their kids are safer , '' he said .
`` Artificial pancreas technology can mean fewer times children and their families have to stop everything to take care of their diabetes .
Instead , kids can focus on being kids . ''
Based on clinical trial data , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the Control-IQ system in children 6 and older .
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on type 1 diabetes .

An artificial pancreas system is safe and effective at managing blood sugar levels in kids as young as age 6 with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study.
The system uses a continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, to track blood sugar levels and automatically delivers insulin when needed using an insulin pump. It replaces reliance on fingerstick or CGM with delivery of insulin by injection or a patient- or caregiver-controlled pump.
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A clinical trial at four pediatric diabetes centers in the United States enrolled 101 kids with type 1 diabetes, aged 6 to 13 years. One group used the artificial pancreas Control-IQ system, while a "control group" used a standard CGM and separate insulin pump. Kids were followed for four months.
Compared to the control group, those who used the artificial pancreas saw a 7% improvement in their daytime in-range blood glucose control and a 26% improvement in nighttime control.
Nighttime control is especially important for people with type 1 diabetes because severe, unchecked hypoglycemia -- low blood sugar -- can result in seizure, coma or even death.
The overall time-in-range for patients using the artificial pancreas was nearly 11% higher than in the control group. That translated to 2.6 hours more time-in-range per day, according to the study published Aug. 26 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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The study was funded by the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, or NIDDK.
"Fewer than one in five children with type 1 diabetes are able to successfully keep their blood glucose in a healthy range with current treatment, which may have serious consequences on their long-term health and quality of life," said project scientist Dr. Guillermo Arreaza-Rubín, director of NIDDK's Diabetes Technology Program.
"Earlier research showed that the system tested in this study was safe and effective for people ages 14 and older," he added in an institute news release. "This trial now shows us this system works in a real-world setting with younger children."
Protocol chair Dr. R. Paul Wadwa, pediatric medical director at the University of Colorado's Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora, hailed the improvements in overnight blood glucose control.
"Parents and caregivers [can] sleep better at night knowing their kids are safer," he said. "Artificial pancreas technology can mean fewer times children and their families have to stop everything to take care of their diabetes. Instead, kids can focus on being kids."
Based on clinical trial data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the Control-IQ system in children 6 and older.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on type 1 diabetes.
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upi--2020-08-29--NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson dead at 53

NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson dead at 53

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson is dead , the Portland Trail Blazers and the University of Connecticut announced Saturday .
He was 53 .
No cause of death was announced , but ESPN reported that Robinson had a stroke two and a half years ago and went into a coma last week .
Known to fans as Uncle Cliffy , Robinson played for a total of five teams over an 18-year period , but is best remembered for his years with the Portland Trail Blazers , where he started his career in 1989 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his contributions on the court were unmistakable , helping the Trail Blazers into the playoffs each of his eight seasons with the team , '' said a statement from the Trail Blazers posted to NBA.com Saturday .
`` His streak of 461 consecutive games played with the Trail Blazers still stands as a franchise record , which is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the team .
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Cliff 's family and loved ones .
Uncle Cliffy will be greatly missed by the Trail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Robinson 's alma mater also posted a note of remembrance to Twitter Saturday .
After leaving the Trail Blazers , Robinson signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns , playing four season in Phoenix before moving on to play for the Detroit Piston and the Golden State Warriors for two seasons each .
He wrapped up his career with the Brooklyn Nets in 2007 at the age of 40 .
Robinson was suspended from the NBA three times for marijuana use .
After retiring , he became an advocate for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketing a line of cannabis products called Uncle Spliffy .
Saturday 's playoff game between Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic began with a moment of silence for Robinson , as well as Arizona coach Lute Olson and actor Chadwick Boseman .

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Indiana Pacers forward Austin Croshere (44) and New Jersey Nets center Cliff Robinson (30) battle for a rebound during the first half of game 3 of their first round playoff series at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, In this 2006 file photo. Robinson died Saturday at 53. Photo by Mark Cowan/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson is dead, the Portland Trail Blazers and the University of Connecticut announced Saturday. He was 53. No cause of death was announced, but ESPN reported that Robinson had a stroke two and a half years ago and went into a coma last week. Advertisement
Known to fans as Uncle Cliffy, Robinson played for a total of five teams over an 18-year period, but is best remembered for his years with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he started his career in 1989.
"His personality and energy were unmatched, and his contributions on the court were unmistakable, helping the Trail Blazers into the playoffs each of his eight seasons with the team," said a statement from the Trail Blazers posted to NBA.com Saturday. "His streak of 461 consecutive games played with the Trail Blazers still stands as a franchise record, which is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the team. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Cliff's family and loved ones. Uncle Cliffy will be greatly missed by the Trail Blazers and all of Rip City."
Advertisement The Trail Blazers organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Trail Blazers great Cliff Robinson. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Cliff's family & loved ones. Uncle Cliffy will be greatly missed by the Trail Blazers & all of Rip City.https://t.co/X4ixK1XCPT pic.twitter.com/0njgpimiBH— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) August 29, 2020
Robinson's alma mater also posted a note of remembrance to Twitter Saturday.
The UConn Basketball family mourns the loss of a legendary player and person, Clifford Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cliff's family at this difficult time Rest In Peace, Cliff. pic.twitter.com/Bp6Z5hbVUb— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) August 29, 2020 Remove
After leaving the Trail Blazers, Robinson signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns, playing four season in Phoenix before moving on to play for the Detroit Piston and the Golden State Warriors for two seasons each.
He wrapped up his career with the Brooklyn Nets in 2007 at the age of 40.
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Robinson was suspended from the NBA three times for marijuana use.
After retiring, he became an advocate for cannabis legalization. In 2016 he began marketing a line of cannabis products called Uncle Spliffy.
Saturday's playoff game between Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic began with a moment of silence for Robinson, as well as Arizona coach Lute Olson and actor Chadwick Boseman.
Notable deaths of 2020


upi--2020-08-29--Arkansas sheriff resigns after using racial slurs in leaked recording

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- An Arkansas sheriff resigned Friday after a recording of a racist tirade surfaced this week .
On Thursday The Pine Bluff Commercial identified Arkansas County Sheriff Todd Wright as the voice in a recording of a five-minute racist tirade circulating on Facebook this week .
On the recording a man uses a derogatory term for Black people nine times and berates a woman , who addresses him as Todd , for speaking to a Black person in a grocery store .
The screen on the recording is blacked out , but the verbiage is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for which he had publicly apologized .
On Friday the Quorum Court , Arkansas County 's governing body , held and livestreamed a special meeting to address the recording .
Wright spoke for several minutes , saying he was sorry for the offense his remarks had caused , but denied he was racist .
`` I know in my heart what kind of person I am , '' Wright said .
Multiple community members addressed Wright directly and demanded that he resign and seek help or spiritual guidance to change his heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resignation is effective immediately , but he will still receive a contract labor check for the next month .
He will not be paid for insurance or retirement during that period .
The county 's chief deputy will serve on an interim basis until a replacement is appointed or a special election is held .

Aug. 29 (UPI) -- An Arkansas sheriff resigned Friday after a recording of a racist tirade surfaced this week.
On Thursday The Pine Bluff Commercial identified Arkansas County Sheriff Todd Wright as the voice in a recording of a five-minute racist tirade circulating on Facebook this week.
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On the recording a man uses a derogatory term for Black people nine times and berates a woman, who addresses him as Todd, for speaking to a Black person in a grocery store.
The screen on the recording is blacked out, but the verbiage is identical to a separate video of Wright, for which he had publicly apologized.
On Friday the Quorum Court, Arkansas County's governing body, held and livestreamed a special meeting to address the recording.
Wright spoke for several minutes, saying he was sorry for the offense his remarks had caused, but denied he was racist.
"I know in my heart what kind of person I am," Wright said.
Multiple community members addressed Wright directly and demanded that he resign and seek help or spiritual guidance to change his heart.
KATV reported Friday that Wright's resignation is effective immediately, but he will still receive a contract labor check for the next month. He will not be paid for insurance or retirement during that period.
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The county's chief deputy will serve on an interim basis until a replacement is appointed or a special election is held.


upi--2020-08-29--Russian Su-27s intercept U.S. B-52s over Black Sea

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Two Russian Su-27 Flanker pilots intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber over international waters in the Black Sea Friday , according to the Air Force .
A press release issued by the service Saturday said the Russian pilots `` flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner '' while crossing within 100 feet of the B-52 , causing turbulence and restricting the B-52 's ability to maneuver .
`` Actions like these increase the potential for midair collisions , are unnecessary , and inconsistent with good airmanship and international flight rules , '' Gen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa , said .
`` While the Russian aircraft were operating in international airspace , they jeopardized the safety of flight of the aircraft involved .
We expect them to operate within international standards set to ensure safety and prevent accidents , '' he added .
According to the Air Force , the U.S. aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace and U.S. aircraft frequently fly in the region .
B-52 Stratofortress bombers flew over all 30 NATO countries Friday accompanied by allied aircraft in a ceremonial @ @ @ @

A B-52 Stratofortress flies overhead at RAF Fairford, England, Aug. 22. U.S. On Friday two Russian Su-27 Flanker pilots intercepted an American B-52 over the Black Sea. Photo by Eugene Oliver/U.S. Air Force
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Two Russian Su-27 Flanker pilots intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber over international waters in the Black Sea Friday, according to the Air Force. A press release issued by the service Saturday said the Russian pilots "flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner" while crossing within 100 feet of the B-52, causing turbulence and restricting the B-52's ability to maneuver. Advertisement
"Actions like these increase the potential for midair collisions, are unnecessary, and inconsistent with good airmanship and international flight rules," Gen. Jeff Harrigian, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, said. "While the Russian aircraft were operating in international airspace, they jeopardized the safety of flight of the aircraft involved. We expect them to operate within international standards set to ensure safety and prevent accidents," he added.
According to the Air Force, the U.S. aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace and U.S. aircraft frequently fly in the region.
B-52 Stratofortress bombers flew over all 30 NATO countries Friday accompanied by allied aircraft in a ceremonial show of solidarity.


upi--2020-08-29--Thousands protest Mauritian government's handling of oil spill

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Thousands of people marched through the Mauritian capital Saturday to protest the government 's handling of a massive oil spill that has leaked an estimated 1,000 oil into the waters around the island nation since the end of July .
Some wore black and waved the national flag , where others wore T-shirts bearing the inscription , `` I love my country .
I 'm ashamed of my government . ''
On July 25 a Japanese oil tanker , the MV Wakashio , was en route to Brazil when it hit a coral reef @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near the small island nation .
In mid-August the ship broke in half , causing more oil to leak into the waters around Mauritius .
The affected area includes a sanctuary for rare wildlife , and the Mauritian government reported Friday that 39 dead dolphins have washed ashore on the island -- up from a reported 18 earlier this week .
Activists say the government could have done more to prevent the spill , and have criticized the decision to deliberately sink the ship after it split in half .
`` They did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our coastline - 12 days they did n't do anything until the oil spill and now thousands of people and marine people are affected , '' a demonstrator told the BBC .
Environmental activists have also criticized the Japanese government for failing to take responsibility for the damage caused by the spill .
The Mauritian government has promised to investigate the spill , and the captain of the ship has been arrested and charged with endangering safe navigation .
Demonstrators in other countries -- including Canada , New Zealand and Australia -- also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solidarity with protesters in Mauritius .

People during a protest over the governments handling of the Wakashio oill spill in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, Saturday. Citizens and various political parties denounced the government's handling of the Wakashio case. Photo by Lura Morosoli/EPA-EFE
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Thousands of people marched through the Mauritian capital Saturday to protest the government's handling of a massive oil spill that has leaked an estimated 1,000 oil into the waters around the island nation since the end of July. Some wore black and waved the national flag, where others wore T-shirts bearing the inscription, "I love my country. I'm ashamed of my government." Advertisement
On July 25 a Japanese oil tanker, the MV Wakashio, was en route to Brazil when it hit a coral reef off the Indian Ocean, spilling oil near the small island nation.
In mid-August the ship broke in half, causing more oil to leak into the waters around Mauritius.
The affected area includes a sanctuary for rare wildlife, and the Mauritian government reported Friday that 39 dead dolphins have washed ashore on the island -- up from a reported 18 earlier this week.
Activists say the government could have done more to prevent the spill, and have criticized the decision to deliberately sink the ship after it split in half.
"They didn't do anything when the ship approached our coastline - 12 days they didn't do anything until the oil spill and now thousands of people and marine people are affected," a demonstrator told the BBC.
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Environmental activists have also criticized the Japanese government for failing to take responsibility for the damage caused by the spill.
The Mauritian government has promised to investigate the spill, and the captain of the ship has been arrested and charged with endangering safe navigation.
Demonstrators in other countries -- including Canada, New Zealand and Australia -- also took to the streets Saturday to show solidarity with protesters in Mauritius.


upi--2020-08-29--Portland protesters demonstrate at police union building, mayor's condo

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Protesters took to the streets for the 93rd night in a row in Portland , Ore. , demonstrating at Mayor Ted Wheeler 's condominium building and at a separate location near the Portland Police Association building .
The Oregonian reported that the first demonstration , in the Pearl neighborhood near downtown , ended with a dance party Friday .
At the second , multiple people were arrested early Saturday after someone set a large burning object near the police union building .
Portlanders have protested against racism and police brutality every night since May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of President Donald Trump and criticism over handling of crowds by both local police and federal law enforcement officials .
On Friday afternoon , Wheeler posted an image of a letter he wrote to Trump on Twitter declining the president 's repeated offer to send federal law enforcement to Portland .
`` We do n't need your politics of division and demagoguery , '' Wheeler wrote .
`` We have already seen your reckless disregard for human life in your bumbling response to the COVID pandemic .
And we know you 've reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vandalism are your only ticket to reelection . ''
`` If the incompetent Mayor of Portland , Ted Wheeler , does n't get control of his city and stop the Anarchists , Agitators , Rioters and Looters , causing great danger to innocent people , we will go in and take care of matters the way they should have been taken care of 100 days ago ! ''
Trump wrote later that night .
The North Portland demonstration began at a neighborhood park as a vigil for Emmett Till on the 65th anniversary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that night demonstrators lit fires in two dumpsters placed in the street and set an object that appeared to be a mattress or box spring against the boarded-up police union building .
According to media and police reports , someone appeared to add accelerant to the object , causing the plywood on the building to catch fire .
Officers then demanded that protesters scatter and began making arrests .
As of Saturday afternoon the Portland Police Bureau had not announced the number of people arrested or the names of arrestees .
Early Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the demonstration and fired shots , according to a video of the scene posted to Twitter by an Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter .
An observer found shell casings at the scene , but no one was hurt .
The demonstration in Wheeler 's building was punctuated by an encounter between activists and former Minnesota Timberwolves executive David Kahn , who lives in the same building and said he was a friend of Wheeler 's .
He offered to set up a meeting with Wheeler to discuss the situation , but activists declined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mayor -- who did not emerge Friday -- directly .

Demonstrators set an object on fire near the boarded-up Portland Police Association building early Saturday, following a demonstration earlier in the evening in the lobby of Mayor Ted Wheeler's condominium building. Photo courtesy Portland Police Bureau
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Protesters took to the streets for the 93rd night in a row in Portland, Ore., demonstrating at Mayor Ted Wheeler's condominium building and at a separate location near the Portland Police Association building. The Oregonian reported that the first demonstration, in the Pearl neighborhood near downtown, ended with a dance party Friday. At the second, multiple people were arrested early Saturday after someone set a large burning object near the police union building. Advertisement
Portlanders have protested against racism and police brutality every night since May 28, with demonstrations drawing the ire of President Donald Trump and criticism over handling of crowds by both local police and federal law enforcement officials.
On Friday afternoon, Wheeler posted an image of a letter he wrote to Trump on Twitter declining the president's repeated offer to send federal law enforcement to Portland.
"We don't need your politics of division and demagoguery," Wheeler wrote. "We have already seen your reckless disregard for human life in your bumbling response to the COVID pandemic. And we know you've reached the conclusion that images of violence or vandalism are your only ticket to reelection."
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"If the incompetent Mayor of Portland, Ted Wheeler, doesn't get control of his city and stop the Anarchists, Agitators, Rioters and Looters, causing great danger to innocent people, we will go in and take care of matters the way they should have been taken care of 100 days ago!" Trump wrote later that night.
The North Portland demonstration began at a neighborhood park as a vigil for Emmett Till on the 65th anniversary of his lynching in Mississippi.
Later that night demonstrators lit fires in two dumpsters placed in the street and set an object that appeared to be a mattress or box spring against the boarded-up police union building.
According to media and police reports, someone appeared to add accelerant to the object, causing the plywood on the building to catch fire.
Officers then demanded that protesters scatter and began making arrests. As of Saturday afternoon the Portland Police Bureau had not announced the number of people arrested or the names of arrestees.
Early Saturday morning, witnesses said a car drove by the demonstration and fired shots, according to a video of the scene posted to Twitter by an Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter. An observer found shell casings at the scene, but no one was hurt.
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The demonstration in Wheeler's building was punctuated by an encounter between activists and former Minnesota Timberwolves executive David Kahn, who lives in the same building and said he was a friend of Wheeler's.
He offered to set up a meeting with Wheeler to discuss the situation, but activists declined, saying they wanted to talk to the mayor -- who did not emerge Friday -- directly.


upi--2020-08-29--France: Up to 30 horses killed, mutilated; probe underway

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- French authorities said they 're investigating the killing and mutilation of up to 30 horses and ponies in pastures across the country .
Officers are looking into whether the motive for the slayings in recent weeks is linked to satanic rituals or an online challenge .
The reported mutilations include up to 30 incidents of horses being found dead with their ears sliced off , eyes removed , genitals cut , sides slashed and blood drained without meat taken from the carcasses .
`` We do not understand the motivation , '' a police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it a satanic rite , insurance fraud , some macabre trophy hunt or an Internet challenge ?
We do n't know .
It is very traumatizing . ''
The incidents have caused fear in the equine community .
Nicolas Demajean , who runs a refuge for about 100 abandoned , mistreated and rescued animals , Ranch of Hope , said his arm was injured while he struggled with a knife-wielding intruder , while another slashed two ponies in their sides .
He said the ponies were traumatized but recovering .
`` I used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pasture , '' Demajean told TV station France 3 .
`` Today , I have fear in my gut . ''
Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie described the incidents as `` acts of barbarism '' in a tweet .
`` All means are mobilized and implemented to put an end to this terror , '' he added .

French agriculture minister Julien Denormandie said Friday that recent killings and mutilations of horses in pastures across the country are being investigated. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- French authorities said they're investigating the killing and mutilation of up to 30 horses and ponies in pastures across the country. Officers are looking into whether the motive for the slayings in recent weeks is linked to satanic rituals or an online challenge. Advertisement
The reported mutilations include up to 30 incidents of horses being found dead with their ears sliced off, eyes removed, genitals cut, sides slashed and blood drained without meat taken from the carcasses.
"We do not understand the motivation," a police spokeswoman in Paris said. "Is it a satanic rite, insurance fraud, some macabre trophy hunt or an Internet challenge? We don't know. It is very traumatizing."
The incidents have caused fear in the equine community.
Nicolas Demajean, who runs a refuge for about 100 abandoned, mistreated and rescued animals, Ranch of Hope, said his arm was injured while he struggled with a knife-wielding intruder, while another slashed two ponies in their sides.
He said the ponies were traumatized but recovering.
"I used to have confidence putting my horses out to pasture," Demajean told TV station France 3. "Today, I have fear in my gut."
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Agriculture Minister Julien Denormandie described the incidents as "acts of barbarism" in a tweet.
"All means are mobilized and implemented to put an end to this terror," he added.


upi--2020-08-29--Powerful cold front to spark severe thunderstorms across the Plains this weekend

In the wake of damaging thunderstorms that tracked across the Dakotas this past Thursday , conditions have been relatively quiet across the Plains to end the week .
The tranquil conditions will abruptly come to an end however , as a powerful cold front will set the stage for explosive thunderstorm development .
The generally quiet conditions will continue across the northern Plains during the day on Saturday as an area of high pressure will hang on for one more day .
However , farther south , episodes of rain and thunderstorms are expected across the south-central Plains on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slides eastward .
While some thunderstorms may be on the strong , perhaps even severe end of the spectrum across much of Oklahoma and in northern Texas , the rain will largely be beneficial in mitigating dry conditions across the region .
The storms that fire across the southern Plains will continue to roll eastward into areas that were just inundated with heavy rain from former Hurricane Laura into Saturday evening .
On top of the threat for damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning strikes , there will be a heightened risk for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jonesboro , Ark.
, as storms roll through .
These storms can be especially dangerous , because a majority of the activity could occur after sunset on Saturday .
Another threat for severe weather will be introduced across the Plains into the latter half of the weekend as a powerful cold front marches eastward out of the Rocky Mountains .
The approaching cold front will act to funnel a hot , moist and unstable air mass northward during the day on Sunday .
While this corridor of juicy air will be relatively narrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point for rapid thunderstorm development .
As the atmosphere continues to destabilize into the afternoon hours on Sunday , thunderstorm initiation is expected across the central Dakotas southward into Nebraska , and possibly reaching into Kansas .
Thunderstorms will likely fire along a north-to-south line during the afternoon , firing up in places like Pierre , S.D.
, and Valentine , Neb.
, before trekking eastward .
Motorists traveling along interstates 80 and 90 will want to pay close attention to the sky during the afternoon hours for the threat of dangerous thunderstorm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large hail , damaging wind gusts and even an isolated tornado will be possible from the thunderstorm activity late Sunday afternoon .
Farther north across North Dakota , rain and thunderstorms are expected to occur during the same time frame , but the atmosphere will likely be lacking the instability required for storms to turn severe .
Across the expected severe weather corridor , the duration of impactful weather will likely be fairly short-lived , as the cold front will be set to quickly swoop in behind the thunderstorms .
A stark contrast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the advancing cold front across the northern Plains Sunday night , with many locales across the Dakotas and western Nebraska expected to fall into the 40s before dawn on Monday .
The northern Plains can expect a break in the thunderstorm activity during the day on Monday as an area of high pressure briefly builds in , however , the central and southern Plains will be next in line as another storm system dives southward .

In the wake of damaging thunderstorms that tracked across the Dakotas this past Thursday, conditions have been relatively quiet across the Plains to end the week. The tranquil conditions will abruptly come to an end however, as a powerful cold front will set the stage for explosive thunderstorm development.
The generally quiet conditions will continue across the northern Plains during the day on Saturday as an area of high pressure will hang on for one more day.
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However, farther south, episodes of rain and thunderstorms are expected across the south-central Plains on Saturday into Saturday night as a storm system slides eastward. While some thunderstorms may be on the strong, perhaps even severe end of the spectrum across much of Oklahoma and in northern Texas, the rain will largely be beneficial in mitigating dry conditions across the region.
The storms that fire across the southern Plains will continue to roll eastward into areas that were just inundated with heavy rain from former Hurricane Laura into Saturday evening. On top of the threat for damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning strikes, there will be a heightened risk for flooding in places like Little Rock and Jonesboro, Ark., as storms roll through.
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These storms can be especially dangerous, because a majority of the activity could occur after sunset on Saturday.
Another threat for severe weather will be introduced across the Plains into the latter half of the weekend as a powerful cold front marches eastward out of the Rocky Mountains.
The approaching cold front will act to funnel a hot, moist and unstable air mass northward during the day on Sunday. While this corridor of juicy air will be relatively narrow, this area will be the focal point for rapid thunderstorm development.
As the atmosphere continues to destabilize into the afternoon hours on Sunday, thunderstorm initiation is expected across the central Dakotas southward into Nebraska, and possibly reaching into Kansas.
Thunderstorms will likely fire along a north-to-south line during the afternoon, firing up in places like Pierre, S.D., and Valentine, Neb., before trekking eastward.
Motorists traveling along interstates 80 and 90 will want to pay close attention to the sky during the afternoon hours for the threat of dangerous thunderstorm activity.
At their peak intensity, large hail, damaging wind gusts and even an isolated tornado will be possible from the thunderstorm activity late Sunday afternoon.
Farther north across North Dakota, rain and thunderstorms are expected to occur during the same time frame, but the atmosphere will likely be lacking the instability required for storms to turn severe.
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Across the expected severe weather corridor, the duration of impactful weather will likely be fairly short-lived, as the cold front will be set to quickly swoop in behind the thunderstorms.
A stark contrast in temperatures will quickly filter in behind the advancing cold front across the northern Plains Sunday night, with many locales across the Dakotas and western Nebraska expected to fall into the 40s before dawn on Monday.
The northern Plains can expect a break in the thunderstorm activity during the day on Monday as an area of high pressure briefly builds in, however, the central and southern Plains will be next in line as another storm system dives southward.


upi--2020-08-29--Far-right activists in Malmo, Sweden, burn Koran, sparking riots

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Video circulating of far-right activists burning a Koran near a mosque in Malmo , Sweden , sparked riots overnight , law enforcement said Saturday .
More than 300 rioters threw stones at police and burned tires in the southern Swedish city after video circulated of far-right Danish politician Rasmus Paludan 's followers burning a copy of the Muslim holy book .
Calm did not return to the area until about 3 a.m. Saturday , according to Patric Fors , a Malmo police spokesman .
`` A few policeman have been slightly injured , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any members of the public being injured , '' Fors said .
`` We currently have 13 suspects wanted for rioting , five of them have been arrested , but they have all now been released . ''
Malmo police had denied Paludan , the leader of Denmark 's extremist Hard Line Party , permission to hold an anti-Islamic protest Wednesday .
On Friday afternoon , Paludan was banned from entering Sweden for two years , but that did n't stop his supporters from filming themselves burning one copy of a Koran on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the city 's main square like a football .
Police arrested three of the followers on suspicion of hate crimes .
Rioters accused police of violating their civil rights by allowing people to burn the Koran , but one officer said they made arrests as soon as the the video came out .
Among the spectators , many of the Muslims opposed the rioting , The Local reported .
Amid the rioting , prominent Muslim leader Samir Muric pleaded with the rioters to stop and accused them of shaming their own religion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Facebook page .
`` Those who are acting this way have nothing to do with Islam , '' he wrote on Facebook .
`` Their screams filled with 'la ilaha ill Allah ' and 'Allahu Akbar ' are just expressions that they do n't mean -- because if they really meant it , they would never have acted like this .
`` And again : I am against any type of burning -- of the Quran as well as tires and pallets ! ''
Muric added .

Demonstrators burn tires as protesters riot Friday night in the Rosengard neighborhood of Malmo, Sweden. Photo courtesy of TT News Agency/EPA-EFE
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Video circulating of far-right activists burning a Koran near a mosque in Malmo, Sweden, sparked riots overnight, law enforcement said Saturday. More than 300 rioters threw stones at police and burned tires in the southern Swedish city after video circulated of far-right Danish politician Rasmus Paludan's followers burning a copy of the Muslim holy book. Advertisement
Calm did not return to the area until about 3 a.m. Saturday, according to Patric Fors, a Malmo police spokesman.
"A few policeman have been slightly injured, and I don't have any reports of any members of the public being injured," Fors said. "We currently have 13 suspects wanted for rioting, five of them have been arrested, but they have all now been released."
Malmo police had denied Paludan, the leader of Denmark's extremist Hard Line Party, permission to hold an anti-Islamic protest Wednesday. On Friday afternoon, Paludan was banned from entering Sweden for two years, but that didn't stop his supporters from filming themselves burning one copy of a Koran on Friday night, and kicking another one around the city's main square like a football.
Police arrested three of the followers on suspicion of hate crimes.
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Rioters accused police of violating their civil rights by allowing people to burn the Koran, but one officer said they made arrests as soon as the the video came out.
Among the spectators, many of the Muslims opposed the rioting, The Local reported.
Amid the rioting, prominent Muslim leader Samir Muric pleaded with the rioters to stop and accused them of shaming their own religion.
Muric also condemned the rioting on his Facebook page.
"Those who are acting this way have nothing to do with Islam," he wrote on Facebook. "Their screams filled with 'la ilaha ill Allah' and 'Allahu Akbar' are just expressions that they don't mean -- because if they really meant it, they would never have acted like this.
"And again: I am against any type of burning -- of the Quran as well as tires and pallets!" Muric added.


upi--2020-08-29--COVID-19: Nevada man appears to be first in U.S. infected twice, Texas bars to defy shutdown

Masked students walk on the Saint Louis University campus on August 19. Two universities that have opened for in-person classes this month have already reported outbreaks among students. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A 25-year-old Nevada man appears to be the first documented case of COVID-19 reinfection in the United States, public health officials said, as the country inched closer to 6 million confirmed cases of the virus. Researchers with the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory reported this week that a patient who tested positive with the virus in April, then tested negative twice afterwards and felt well for a month, but was reinfected with the virus in May. Advertisement
Researchers examined genetic material from specimens collected during both illnesses and found they were two genetically distinct iterations of the same virus.
The Nevada news follows reports this week that a 33-year-old Hong Kong man had coronavirus twice, with infections occurring 142 days apart.
At least 182,069 people have died from the novel coronavirus in the United States and at least 5,931,511 have been infected.
According to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker, as of Saturday afternoon 17,570 new cases and 269 new deaths have been reported since midnight.
In Texas, bar owners vowed to reopen in protest of Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order Saturday.
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A Fort Worth, Texas-based bar owner is organizing an event Saturday called "Come and Take It," set to begin at 6 p.m., where bars across the state will open in defiance of a shutdown order in effect since June 26.
Chris Polone, who owns the Rail Club in Fort Worth, said he expects about 1,000 bars across the state to participate in the event, which mirrors an event that took place about a month ago called Freedom Fest.
This week Texas health officials reported that more than 12,226 Texans have died from COVID-19 and more than 601,768 have been infected, with 3,972 new cases reported Friday.
On Friday, Kansas health officials said four Kansas State University sororities were the source of an outbreak in Riley County, which reported 136 new cases that day.
And the University of Alabama, which started classes Aug. 19, has reported 481 new COVID-19 cases since Aug. 25 -- meaning more than a quarter of the 1,201 cases of the viruses logged by the University of Alabama system dashboard were reported this month.
Florida, which has been considered one of the hotspots for the virus for much of the summer, reported 3,197 new cases Saturday, with a 4.97% positivity rate. But the number of new infections in the state has remained stable for the past two weeks, with officials reporting fewer than 5,000 new cases of the virus for the 14th day in a row Saturday.
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Scenes from a pandemic: World copes with COVID-19


upi--2020-08-29--Defense seeks case dismissal for ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces second-degree and third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter charges for killing George Floyd in May. File Photo courtesy Ramsey County Sheriff's Office | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Lawyers for a former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd have asked a judge to dismiss his case, court documents indicate. In a motion filed Friday, the defense called for charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter to be dropped for Derek Chauvin. They said prosecutors haven't provided sufficient probable cause. Advertisement
The Minneapolis Police Department fired and arrested Chauvin after he was captured on video kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than 8 minutes on May 25. Floyd died after repeatedly calling for help, saying he could breathe.
Chauvin's attorneys said officers were following protocol when they arrested and subdued Floyd. He was arrested on allegations he attempted to use a counterfeit $20 at a nearby food store. Police said he struggled during arrest, leading Chauvin to handcuff him face-down and kneel on his neck.
Fellow Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Keung and Tou Thao, who were involved in the arrest, were also fired and charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter.
Also Friday, prosecutors asked for increased sentences for each of the four former officers. They said Floyd was "particularly vulnerable" since he was handcuffed and officers acted with "cruelty" by ignoring his pleas for help.
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Attorneys for Lane sought to have his case dismissed in July, saying he twice asked Chauvin whether they should roll Floyd over onto his side during the arrest, but Chauvin declined.
Additionally, lawyers said Lane's view of Chauvin's actions was obstructed by Keung, who was between the two other officers pressing down on Floyd's back.
Floyd's death sparked a wave of anti-police brutality and racial bias protests across the globe, some of which continue.
Protesters demand justice in police killing of George Floyd


upi--2020-08-29--Authorities find 39 missing children in Georgia operation

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- U.S .
Marshals said they have found 39 missing children in a two-week operation this month in Atlanta and Macon , Ga .
The search , dubbed `` Operation Not Forgotten , '' resulted in the rescue of 26 children , the safe location of 13 children and arrest of nine people , a U.S .
Marshals statement said Thursday .
`` The U.S .
Marshals Service is fully committed to assisting federal , state and local agencies with locating and recovering endangered missing children , in addition to their primary fugitive apprehension mission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Marshals Service said in the statement .
`` The message to missing children and their families is that we will never stop looking for you . ''
Investigators also cleared 26 arrest warrants , including warrants for the nine arrested , and filed additional charges for alleged crimes related to sex trafficking , parental kidnapping , registered sex offender violations , drugs and weapons possession , and custodial interference .
The missing children were considered to be some of the most at-risk in the area based on factors such as child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse , physical abuse , and medical or mental health conditions , the statement added .
The U.S .
Marshals Service Missing Child Unit worked in conjunction with the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children .
The FBI says a child goes missing in the United States every 40 seconds .
Since U.S .
Marshals partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in 2005 , the agency has recovered more than 1,800 missing children .

The U.S. Marshals Service announced they found 39 missing children in Atlanta and Macon, Ga., during a news conference Thursday. Photo courtesy of FBI Atlanta/Twitter
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- U.S. Marshals said they have found 39 missing children in a two-week operation this month in Atlanta and Macon, Ga. The search, dubbed "Operation Not Forgotten," resulted in the rescue of 26 children, the safe location of 13 children and arrest of nine people, a U.S. Marshals statement said Thursday. Advertisement
"The U.S. Marshals Service is fully committed to assisting federal, state and local agencies with locating and recovering endangered missing children, in addition to their primary fugitive apprehension mission," Donald Washington, the director of the Marshals Service said in the statement. "The message to missing children and their families is that we will never stop looking for you."
Investigators also cleared 26 arrest warrants, including warrants for the nine arrested, and filed additional charges for alleged crimes related to sex trafficking, parental kidnapping, registered sex offender violations, drugs and weapons possession, and custodial interference.
The missing children were considered to be some of the most at-risk in the area based on factors such as child sex trafficking, child exploitation, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and medical or mental health conditions, the statement added. The U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit worked in conjunction with the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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The FBI says a child goes missing in the United States every 40 seconds.
Since U.S. Marshals partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in 2005, the agency has recovered more than 1,800 missing children.


upi--2020-08-29--United Arab Emirates abolishes 1972 boycott law against Israel

Zayed 's announcement comes 48 hours before an Israeli delegation was expected to arrive in Abu Dhabi for talks on the U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and the UAE .
The deal includes Israel suspending its efforts to annex parts of the West Bank .
The 1972 boycott law banned business dealings between the UAE and Israel , but under Saturday 's decree , it 's now permissible to exchange or possess Israeli goods and products of all kinds in the UAE .
`` Individuals and companies in the UAE may enter into agreements with bodies or individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by their nationality , in terms of commercial , financial operations , or any other dealings of any nature , '' according to the new decree .
Though the boycott law was in the UAE 's books for decades , there was still informal trade and business ties between the nations , including at least 500 such deals in the past 20 years , Israeli officials said .
Earlier this month Turkey and Iran denounced the normalization of ties between Israel and the UAE , saying the Persian Gulf state has abandoned Palestinians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palestinian protesters burned pictures of President Donald Trump , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Abu Dhabi crown prince during a protest on Aug. 18 against the U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and the UAE in southern Gaza .

The Unite Arab Emirates abolished a boycott law against Israel Saturday, following a US-brokered deal between Israel and the UAE to normalize relations. Earlier this month Palestinians protested against the U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations in southern Gaza. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed issued a decree Saturday to abolish a 1972 boycott law against Israel. Zayed's announcement comes 48 hours before an Israeli delegation was expected to arrive in Abu Dhabi for talks on the U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and the UAE. The deal includes Israel suspending its efforts to annex parts of the West Bank. Advertisement
The 1972 boycott law banned business dealings between the UAE and Israel, but under Saturday's decree, it's now permissible to exchange or possess Israeli goods and products of all kinds in the UAE.
"Individuals and companies in the UAE may enter into agreements with bodies or individuals residing in Israel or belonging to it by their nationality, in terms of commercial, financial operations, or any other dealings of any nature," according to the new decree.
Though the boycott law was in the UAE's books for decades, there was still informal trade and business ties between the nations, including at least 500 such deals in the past 20 years, Israeli officials said.
Earlier this month Turkey and Iran denounced the normalization of ties between Israel and the UAE, saying the Persian Gulf state has abandoned Palestinians in their fight for a homeland.
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Palestinian protesters burned pictures of President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Abu Dhabi crown prince during a protest on Aug. 18 against the U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and the UAE in southern Gaza.


upi--2020-08-29--Beirut blast has left 7 missing, Lebanese army says

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Seven individuals remain missing from the Beirut port blast that killed nearly 180 people , injured over 6,000 and left more than 300,000 homeless earlier this month , the Lebanese army said Saturday .
Three Lebanese nationals , three Syrians and one Egyptian were among the missing , the military said , Naharnet reported .
The army said Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese Red Cross helped the military coordinate the search for missing persons .
The blast was triggered by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate warehoused at the city 's port since 2013 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sixteen people have been arrested in connection to the blast with an investigation ongoing .
No one in the political establishment has taken responsibility for the tragedy despite it being repeatedly proven that a number of high-profile politicians knew the ammonium nitrate was stored at the port , The Daily Star reported , adding that damages from the blast are estimated to be around $ 15 billion .
The explosion also exacerbated Lebanon 's economic crisis already compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic with high debt levels for years and heavy dependence on imports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid for youth , UNICEF , said earlier this month that some 80,000 children in Beirut have been displaced by the blast and and families are in need of support .
The blast damaged at least 12 primary healthcare facilities in the city , affecting some 120,000 people .
UNICEF said at least one newborn died at a children 's hospital that was destroyed .

Damage and debris are seen in the downtown region following a massive explosion in the port, in Beirut, Lebanon. File Photo by Mustafa Jamaleddine/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Seven individuals remain missing from the Beirut port blast that killed nearly 180 people, injured over 6,000 and left more than 300,000 homeless earlier this month, the Lebanese army said Saturday. Three Lebanese nationals, three Syrians and one Egyptian were among the missing, the military said, Naharnet reported. Advertisement
The army said Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese Red Cross helped the military coordinate the search for missing persons.
The blast was triggered by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate warehoused at the city's port since 2013, prompting protests for government accountability.
Sixteen people have been arrested in connection to the blast with an investigation ongoing.
No one in the political establishment has taken responsibility for the tragedy despite it being repeatedly proven that a number of high-profile politicians knew the ammonium nitrate was stored at the port, The Daily Star reported, adding that damages from the blast are estimated to be around $15 billion.
The explosion also exacerbated Lebanon's economic crisis already compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic with high debt levels for years and heavy dependence on imports.
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The U.N. agency that oversees humanitarian aid for youth, UNICEF, said earlier this month that some 80,000 children in Beirut have been displaced by the blast and and families are in need of support.
The blast damaged at least 12 primary healthcare facilities in the city, affecting some 120,000 people.
UNICEF said at least one newborn died at a children's hospital that was destroyed.


upi--2020-08-29--Stephan James, Russell Crowe to star in 'American Son' film

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Homecoming and If Beale Street Could Talk actor Stephan James is set to co-star @ @ @ @ @ Russell Crowe in American Son , a thriller based on the 2009 French film A @ @ @ @ @ .
American Son .
@ ParamountPics , '' James tweeted Friday , along with a @ @ @ @ @ his casting in the project .
Blue Story filmmaker Andrew `` Rapman '' Onwubolu is @ @ @ @ @ a gangster who creates his own crime syndicate and tried to take down his former @ @

Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Homecoming and If Beale Street Could Talk actor Stephan James is set to co-star with Unhinged and Gladiator icon Russell Crowe in American Son, a thriller based on the 2009 French film A Prophet.
"Canada Boy. American Son. @ParamountPics," James tweeted Friday, along with a link to a report about his casting in the project.


upi--2020-08-29--Banksy-funded rescue ship overloaded, unable to move in Mediterranean

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- The Italian coast guard came to the aid of a Banksy-funded rescue ship in the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday after it pulled more than 200 people from the water and became overloaded .
The ship , named the Louise Michel , said it was in a `` state of emergency '' after rescuing 89 migrants earlier in the week .
It picked up an additional 130 on Friday , bringing the total number of passengers to 219 with 10 crew members .
One passenger died and many had fuel burns or were dehydrated .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance from the Italian and Maltese coast guards .
`` # LouiseMichel is unable to move , she is no longer the master of her manoeuver , due to her overcrowded deck and a liferaft deployed at her side , but above all due to Europe ignoring our emergency calls for immediate assistance .
The responsible authorities remain unresponsive , '' the ship 's Twitter account said Friday .
By Saturday afternoon , though , the Italian coast guard transferred `` 49 of the most vulnerable survivors , '' the Louise Michel said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ship , which is a former French navy vessel , to assist migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa and the Middle East to Europe .
It 's splashed with bright pink paint and features reproductions of the artist 's famous artworks , including one of a girl holding a heart-shaped life preserver .
The vessel is named after a 19th century French feminist anarchist .
More than 40,000 migrants have made the trek to Europe across the Mediterranean Sea since January , most from Tunisia , Algeria , Afghanistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North African countries .
This year , 443 people have died attempting the trip , according to data from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees .
This year is on track to have the fewest number of crossings since 2014 , when the refugee crisis began in the region .
Migration peaked in 2015 , when 1.03 million people crossed the Mediterranean and 3,771 died .
More than 5,000 died in 2016 despite about one-third the number of crossings from the previous year .
The Louise-Michel said some of the migrants it rescued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are fighting for control .

Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The Italian coast guard came to the aid of a Banksy-funded rescue ship in the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday after it pulled more than 200 people from the water and became overloaded.
The ship, named the Louise Michel, said it was in a "state of emergency" after rescuing 89 migrants earlier in the week. It picked up an additional 130 on Friday, bringing the total number of passengers to 219 with 10 crew members.
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One passenger died and many had fuel burns or were dehydrated.
The crew of the vessel called for assistance from the Italian and Maltese coast guards.
"#LouiseMichel is unable to move, she is no longer the master of her manoeuver, due to her overcrowded deck and a liferaft deployed at her side, but above all due to Europe ignoring our emergency calls for immediate assistance. The responsible authorities remain unresponsive," the ship's Twitter account said Friday.
By Saturday afternoon, though, the Italian coast guard transferred "49 of the most vulnerable survivors," the Louise Michel said.
British street artist Banksy funded the ship, which is a former French navy vessel, to assist migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa and the Middle East to Europe. It's splashed with bright pink paint and features reproductions of the artist's famous artworks, including one of a girl holding a heart-shaped life preserver. The vessel is named after a 19th century French feminist anarchist.
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More than 40,000 migrants have made the trek to Europe across the Mediterranean Sea since January, most from Tunisia, Algeria, Afghanistan, Syria and other Middle Eastern and North African countries. This year, 443 people have died attempting the trip, according to data from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
This year is on track to have the fewest number of crossings since 2014, when the refugee crisis began in the region. Migration peaked in 2015, when 1.03 million people crossed the Mediterranean and 3,771 died. More than 5,000 died in 2016 despite about one-third the number of crossings from the previous year.
The Louise-Michel said some of the migrants it rescued were from Libya, where dueling governments are fighting for control.
The crew managed to keep #LouiseMichel stable for almost 12h now. Our new friends told us they lost 3 friends on their journey already. Including the dead body in our one life raft, that makes 4 lives vanished because of Fortress Europe... And we are still waiting. pic.twitter.com/Te2PKCv2Gn— LouiseMichel (@MVLouiseMichel) August 29, 2020


upi--2020-08-29--'Women of the Movement' limited series set for ABC in 2021

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- ABC has announced it plans to air a limited series called Women of the Movement in 2021 .
The six-episode program is based on Devery S. Anderson 's book Emmett Till : The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement .
It focuses on Mamie Till Mobley , the mother of a Black teen murdered in 1955 Mississippi .
The series was created by Marissa Jo Cerar ( The Handmaid 's Tale , 13 Reasons Why , ) with Gina Prince-Bythewood ( The Old Guard , Love & Basketball ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Music mogul Jay-Z and actor Will Smith are executive producing the project .
No casting has been announced .
`` Today marks 65 years since the tragic murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till .
This limited series will shine a light on the determined pursuit of justice by Emmett 's mother , Mamie Till Mobley , '' Karey Burke , president of ABC Entertainment , said in a news release .
`` Their story involves inconceivable heartbreak and brutality but also the enduring love of a mother and her son , galvanizing a movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racial justice movement .
We are honored to be bringing their story to ABC backed by an all-star producing team . ''

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Gina Prince-Bythewood is working on an ABC limited series called "Women of the Movement." File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- ABC has announced it plans to air a limited series called Women of the Movement in 2021. The six-episode program is based on Devery S. Anderson's book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement. It focuses on Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of a Black teen murdered in 1955 Mississippi. Advertisement
The series was created by Marissa Jo Cerar (The Handmaid's Tale, 13 Reasons Why,) with Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard, Love & Basketball) set to direct the first episode.
Music mogul Jay-Z and actor Will Smith are executive producing the project.
No casting has been announced.
"Today marks 65 years since the tragic murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till. This limited series will shine a light on the determined pursuit of justice by Emmett's mother, Mamie Till Mobley," Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, said in a news release.
"Their story involves inconceivable heartbreak and brutality but also the enduring love of a mother and her son, galvanizing a movement that carved the path for today's racial justice movement. We are honored to be bringing their story to ABC backed by an all-star producing team."


upi--2020-08-29--LA crews paint 'All Black Lives Matter' mural on Hollywood Blvd.

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Los Angeles city workers have painted an `` All Black Lives Matter '' mural on Hollywood Boulevard to commemorate demonstrations against racism in the wake of George Floyd 's death .
Crews installed the permanent mural in commemoration of a June march for all black lives in the wake of the police killing of Floyd on May 25 and in solidarity with the LGBTQ community .
More than 40,000 people marched on Hollywood Boulevard on June 14 and put up a temporary `` ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER '' sign in rainbow colors at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services has worked for the past five days to install the permanent mural on Hollywood Boulevard , from Highland Avenue to Orange Avenue , alongside the mural 's artist , Luckie Alexander , a Black transgender man , the Los Angeles Blade reported Friday .
`` The installation of the ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER ' commemorative sign on Hollywood Boulevard was extremely emotional for me as a Black trans man , '' Alexander said .
`` This is something that will let our Black LGBTQ+ community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are seen , valid and valued . ''
Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell told the Blade that the permanent mural location `` is safer for vehicular traffic and will allow for the reopening of Hollywood Blvd near Highland Avenue . ''

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Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services crew members put the finishing touches on the "All Black Lives Matter" mural on Hollywood Boulevard on Friday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Los Angeles city workers have painted an "All Black Lives Matter" mural on Hollywood Boulevard to commemorate demonstrations against racism in the wake of George Floyd's death. Crews installed the permanent mural in commemoration of a June march for all black lives in the wake of the police killing of Floyd on May 25 and in solidarity with the LGBTQ community. More than 40,000 people marched on Hollywood Boulevard on June 14 and put up a temporary "ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER" sign in rainbow colors at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. Advertisement
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services has worked for the past five days to install the permanent mural on Hollywood Boulevard, from Highland Avenue to Orange Avenue, alongside the mural's artist, Luckie Alexander, a Black transgender man, the Los Angeles Blade reported Friday.
"The installation of the ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER' commemorative sign on Hollywood Boulevard was extremely emotional for me as a Black trans man," Alexander said. "This is something that will let our Black LGBTQ+ community, especially our Black trans siblings know they are seen, valid and valued."
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Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell told the Blade that the permanent mural location "is safer for vehicular traffic and will allow for the reopening of Hollywood Blvd near Highland Avenue."
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upi--2020-08-29--Paramount Pictures to release 'Scream' on Jan. 14, 2022

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Paramount Pictures said it plans to release the fifth Scream movie on Jan. 14 @ @ @ @ @ and Courteney Cox have signed on to reprise the roles they played in the original @ @ @ @ @ as reporter Gale Weathers in 1996 's Scream , 1997 's Scream 2 , 2000 @ @ @ @ @ 's Scream 4 .
Arquette , Cox 's ex-husband , played Deputy Dewey Riley .
@ @ @ @ @ are slated to direct the next chapter in Wilmington , N.C. Paramount also said Friday @ @ @ @ @ Billie Holiday biopic on Feb. 12 , 2021 , G.I .
Joe : Snake Eyes @ @ @ @ @ , Clifford the Big Red Dog on Nov. 5 , 2021 and the next Paranormal @ @ @ @ @ , 2022 .

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Courteney Cox's fifth "Scream" movie is set for release on January 14, 2022. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Paramount Pictures said it plans to release the fifth Scream movie on Jan. 14, 2022. David Arquette and Courteney Cox have signed on to reprise the roles they played in the original four movies. Advertisement
Cox starred as reporter Gale Weathers in 1996's Scream, 1997's Scream 2, 2000's Scream 3 and 2011's Scream 4. Arquette, Cox's ex-husband, played Deputy Dewey Riley.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are slated to direct the next chapter in Wilmington, N.C.
James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick wrote the screenplay.
On January 14, 2022... We're going to hear you SCREAM. pic.twitter.com/X83ENIj3Hm— Scream (@ScreamMovies) August 29, 2020
Paramount also said Friday it would release its untitled Billie Holiday biopic on Feb. 12, 2021, G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes on Oct. 22, 2021, Clifford the Big Red Dog on Nov. 5, 2021 and the next Paranormal Activity movie on March 4, 2022.
Look what we have coming soon... Untitled Billie Holiday - February 12, 2021 Snake Eyes - October 22, 2021 Clifford the Big Red Dog - November 5, 2021 Scream - January 14, 2022 Untitled Paranormal Activity - March 4, 2022— Paramount Pictures (@ParamountPics) August 29, 2020


upi--2020-08-29--COVID-19: Thousands protest Berlin lockdown, global cases near 25M

Demonstrators march Saturday during a protest against COVID-19 pandemic regulations in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Photo by CLemens Bilan/EPA-EFE
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Thousands protested in Germany on Saturday against COVID-19 restrictions as cases worldwide neared 25 million. The country has been praised for minimizing the pandemic's health toll, but many protesters have lost jobs and are angry and afraid they would not survive a second lockdown, The New York Times reported. Advertisement
The protesters said government measures such as requiring masks to restrict the spread of the coronavirus violated their constitutional rights.
Germany has had 242,201 cases of COVID-19 and 9,297 deaths since the pandemic began, according to Johns Hopkins University global tracker.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday that she believed colder weather would drive people back indoors, making the pandemic worse.
Worldwide, COVID-19 has infected over 24.7 million people and killed over 800,000. The United States has the most cases at over 5.9 million and the most deaths at over 181,000. Brazil has the second-highest number of cases at over 3.8 million and second-highest number of deaths at over 119,000.
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The World Health Organization and individual nations have previously praised South Korea for largely managing to bring the virus under control with extensive testing and contact tracing during a monthlong streak of daily cases below 100. But now the government has strengthened regulations to curb spiking cases.
Among the measures, South Korea officials said on Friday they will began to restrict restaurant, bakery and coffee chain operations. The plan will take effect Sunday through Sept. 6, and includes limiting hours they can operate until 9 p.m. and allowing only takeaway and delivery between 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
"The government has decided to implement stronger quarantine measures starting Sunday for eight days," Health Minister Park Neunghoo said.
The new restrictions cracked down on risk-prone facilities.
Regardless of operating hours, coffee chains will be allowed to offer only takeout and delivery due to a cluster of infections tied to coffee shops. Customers are also required to make entry logs, wear masks and keep a safe distance when they visit due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Virus infections at indoor sports centers had led to suspension of their operation.
South Korea's government also expanded restrictions on in-person assemblies at large academies to all test prep schools in the wider Seoul area, allowing only online lectures.
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Health authorities added that all day-care centers and nurseries in Seoul and surrounding regions will be closed starting Sunday. Authorities will also make one-third of all employees at government agencies and public institutions work from home and recommended private companies do the same.
New virus cases in South Korea have spiked to triple digits since Aug. 14. Over the past 15 days, more than 3,800 new cases have been identified across the nation.
Since the pandemic began, COVID-19 has infected 19,400 people in South Korea and killed 321 people in the country.
In Ukraine, a record number of new cases, 2,481, were reported in the past 24 hours, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said during a morning briefing.
The largest number of new cases was reported in the city of Kyiv, which had 265 new cases.
On Sept. 1, the government will ban discos, nightclubs and restaurants where people gather to dance or organize large events as part of a tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in regions where the virus has spread more slowly.
Ukraine has also closed its borders to foreign travelers until Sept. 28 though those with permanent residency permits and refugees are exempt from the ban, along with diplomats.
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Ukraine has reported 119,751 cases and 2,540 deaths, according to the global tracker of COVID-19 cases.
In India, H. Vasanthakumar, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee working president, and Congress MP from Kanyakumari, died Friday at a city hospital after being admitted earlier this month for COVID-19.
India has reported over 3.4 million cases and 62,550 deaths from COVID-19, according to the global tracker.
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upi--2020-08-29--Stars mourn the death of actor Chadwick Boseman

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the death of `` Black Panther '' and `` Get On Up '' star Chadwick Boseman .
Boseman , 43 , lost his four-year battle with colon cancer on Friday .
He died at his home in Los Angeles .
`` May you have a beautiful return , King .
We will miss you so , '' filmmaker Ava DuVernay said .
`` This is a crushing blow , '' writer-director Jordan Peele said .
`` We are all heartbroken by the tragic loss of # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most gentle and giving souls I have ever met .
He brought enormous strength , dignity and depth to his groundbreaking role of Black Panther ; shattering myths and stereotypes , '' Walt Disney Co. Chairman Bob Iger tweeted .
`` I 'm absolutely devastated .
This is beyond heartbreaking .
Chadwick was special .
A true original .
He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist .
He had so much amazing work still left to create .
I 'm endlessly grateful for our friendship .
Rest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evans said .
`` You are a Hero of our time .
You 've been teaching us all how to lead .
I pray we can pick up the torch you left and make you proud bro .
Rest in Power Chadwick the Superhero Boseman , '' said singer-songwriter Anthony Ramos .
`` He knew how precious every moment was .
Tonight the Heavens received one of its most powerful angels , '' actor Josh Gad wrote on Twitter .
`` He was so charming and funny and easy to work with and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' rock icon Mick Jagger said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter .
`` He made the making of Get On Up such a wonderful experience for me .
I am so sad to hear of his death and at such a young age .
He will be truly missed by so many people . ''

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Chadwick Boseman's Friday death is being mourned by artists who knew and admired him. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the death of "Black Panther" and "Get On Up" star Chadwick Boseman. Boseman, 43, lost his four-year battle with colon cancer on Friday. He died at his home in Los Angeles. Advertisement
"May you have a beautiful return, King. We will miss you so," filmmaker Ava DuVernay said.
"This is a crushing blow," writer-director Jordan Peele said.
"We are all heartbroken by the tragic loss of #chadwickboseman -- an extraordinary talent, and one of the most gentle and giving souls I have ever met. He brought enormous strength, dignity and depth to his groundbreaking role of Black Panther; shattering myths and stereotypes," Walt Disney Co. Chairman Bob Iger tweeted.
May you have a beautiful return, King. We will miss you so. pic.twitter.com/jdip3RHoXb— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 29, 2020
"I'm absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking. Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I'm endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King," actor Chris Evans said.
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"RIP King," director Zack Snyder tweeted.
"You are a Hero of our time. You've been teaching us all how to lead. I pray we can pick up the torch you left and make you proud bro. Rest in Power Chadwick the Superhero Boseman," said singer-songwriter Anthony Ramos.
"He knew how precious every moment was. Tonight the Heavens received one of its most powerful angels," actor Josh Gad wrote on Twitter.
"He was so charming and funny and easy to work with and he was such a talented actor," rock icon Mick Jagger said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "He made the making of Get On Up such a wonderful experience for me. I am so sad to hear of his death and at such a young age. He will be truly missed by so many people."


upi--2020-08-29--In Photos: Notable deaths of 2020

In Photos: Notable deaths of 2020

Wilford Brimley arrives for the premiere of `` Did You Hear About the Morgans ? ''
in New York City @ @ @ @ @ .
The actor , best known for `` The Natural , '' and `` Cocoon @ @ @ @ @ 2 , 2020 , at the age of 85 .
Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

Dawn Wells
Dawn Wells poses with the original, fully restored S.S. Minnow from "Gilligan's Island" to meet and greet fans and visitors at the Vancouver International Boat Show in Vancouver on January 23, 2014. Best known for her role as Mary Ann from "Gilligan's Island," Wells died of COVID-19 on December 30 at the age of 82. Photo by Heinz Ruckemann/UPI


upi--2020-08-29--Tia Mowry to star in three new holiday movies for Lifetime

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Sister , Sister and Instant Mom alum Tia Mowry has signed a deal with Lifetime to star in and produce three holiday films , the cable network announced .
The new TV movies are expected to start airing in 2021 .
`` We are committed to fostering long-term relationships with beloved talent that our viewers connect with and are thrilled to have Tia jumping on our sleigh , '' said Tanya Lopez , executive vice president of movies , limited series and original movie acquisitions for Lifetime and LMN .
`` Like our holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relatable and we look forward to creating new holiday viewing traditions with her for years to come , '' she added in a news release Friday Mowry previously starred in Lifetime 's fan favorites A Very Vintage Christmas ( 2019 ) and My Christmas Inn ( 2018 . )
`` Yay !
!
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!
The news is finally out !
! ''
Mowry wrote in an Instagram Friday .
`` I could not wait to share such incredible news !
Telling # women 's stories and being able to star and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mine !
Let 's make some awesome movies : ) # ItsAWonderfulLifetime . ''

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Tia Mowry is making three more holiday movies for Lifetime. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Sister, Sister and Instant Mom alum Tia Mowry has signed a deal with Lifetime to star in and produce three holiday films, the cable network announced. The new TV movies are expected to start airing in 2021. Advertisement
"We are committed to fostering long-term relationships with beloved talent that our viewers connect with and are thrilled to have Tia jumping on our sleigh," said Tanya Lopez, executive vice president of movies, limited series and original movie acquisitions for Lifetime and LMN.
"Like our holiday movies, Tia is fun, spirited and relatable and we look forward to creating new holiday viewing traditions with her for years to come," she added in a news release Friday
Mowry previously starred in Lifetime's fan favorites A Very Vintage Christmas (2019) and My Christmas Inn (2018.)
"Yay!!!! The news is finally out!!" Mowry wrote in an Instagram Friday. "I could not wait to share such incredible news! Telling #women's stories and being able to star and produce has always been a dream of mine! Let's make some awesome movies :) #ItsAWonderfulLifetime."


upi--2020-08-29--Belarus cracks down on journalists; world leaders decry violence

Aug. 29 ( UPI ) -- Belarusian authorities have detained dozens of journalists and stripped them of their accreditation after reporting on protests against President Alexander Lukashenko , world leaders and media outlets have reported .
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Friday that more than 50 journalists were arrested Thursday night , including those from the BBC and other international media .
The Independent reported hundreds of protesters and journalists were detained during protests in Minsk 's Independence Square .
`` This was a blatant attempt to interfere with objective & honest reporting .
The Belarusian authorities must stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Raab tweeted .
German news agency Deutsch Welle said one of its reporters , Alexandra Boguslavskaya , was among those detained .
She was released after several hours in custody .
The agency said the Belarusian Interior Ministry denied making the arrests .
Russia 's Tass news agency reported the Belarusian Foreign Ministry stripped a number of foreign journalists of their credentials , citing the Belarusian Association of Journalists .
Among those were reporters for ARD TV , DW , BBC , Associated Press , Reuters , France Press and Radio Liberty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ eastern European country amid protests over the re-election of Lukashenko earlier this month .
Demonstrators decried possible election fraud in the election giving him his sixth term in office .
The European Union last week declined to recognize the results of the election , calling it `` neither free nor fair . ''
The body also condemned violence by police forces against protesters and imposed sanctions on those responsible for the excessive force .
A joint statement by the United States , Britain , Switzerland and the European Union on Saturday showed support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a stop to `` brutal and disproportionate use of force by the law enforcement . ''
`` Intimidation and prosecution based on political grounds need to stop , '' the statement said .
`` We call on the Belarusian authorities to respect the country 's international obligations on fundamental democratic and human rights .
We expect a complete and transparent investigation into all alleged crimes and abuses in order to hold those responsible to account .
Only this will pave the way for a peaceful resolution of the crisis based on an @ @ @ @ @

Demonstrators march against Belarus at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, on Saturday. Photo by Mauri Ratilainen/EPA-EFE
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Belarusian authorities have detained dozens of journalists and stripped them of their accreditation after reporting on protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, world leaders and media outlets have reported. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Friday that more than 50 journalists were arrested Thursday night, including those from the BBC and other international media. The Independent reported hundreds of protesters and journalists were detained during protests in Minsk's Independence Square. Advertisement
"This was a blatant attempt to interfere with objective & honest reporting. The Belarusian authorities must stop targeting journalists & #defendmediafreedom," Raab tweeted.
German news agency Deutsch Welle said one of its reporters, Alexandra Boguslavskaya, was among those detained. She was released after several hours in custody. The agency said the Belarusian Interior Ministry denied making the arrests.
Russia's Tass news agency reported the Belarusian Foreign Ministry stripped a number of foreign journalists of their credentials, citing the Belarusian Association of Journalists. Among those were reporters for ARD TV, DW, BBC, Associated Press, Reuters, France Press and Radio Liberty.
Journalists have come under scrutiny in the eastern European country amid protests over the re-election of Lukashenko earlier this month. Demonstrators decried possible election fraud in the election giving him his sixth term in office.
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The European Union last week declined to recognize the results of the election, calling it "neither free nor fair." The body also condemned violence by police forces against protesters and imposed sanctions on those responsible for the excessive force.
A joint statement by the United States, Britain, Switzerland and the European Union on Saturday showed support for those protesting the election and called for a stop to "brutal and disproportionate use of force by the law enforcement."
"Intimidation and prosecution based on political grounds need to stop," the statement said. "We call on the Belarusian authorities to respect the country's international obligations on fundamental democratic and human rights. We expect a complete and transparent investigation into all alleged crimes and abuses in order to hold those responsible to account. Only this will pave the way for a peaceful resolution of the crisis based on an inclusive national dialogue."


upi--2020-08-30--MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga, The Weeknd win big

MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga, The Weeknd win big

Aug. 30 ( UPI ) -- Lady Gaga and The Weeknd won big at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday .
The Weekend won Video of the Year and Best R & B for `` Blinding Lights . ''
He kept both of his acceptance speeches short , and called for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor .
The Black Eyed Peas gave the final performance of the night , singing `` Vida Loca '' alongside Nicky Jam and Tyga .
The group then brought out `` I Got ta Feeling '' as a virtual UFO flew across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palmer , the host , performed herself at a drive-in theater that Maluma performed at earlier .
Palmer performed her song `` Snack . ''
CNCO then took over at the same location and performed `` Beso . ''
Lady Gaga was honored as the first-ever Tricon award winner .
Gaga was celebrated for her music and film career along with her activism .
Gaga said she failed multiple times as a musician and actress , and noted how philanthropy has become a big part of her career .
Doja Cat , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance by paying tribute to MTV News .
The singer wore a revealing outfit that also contained gemstones as she sang `` Say So '' followed by `` Like That . ''
The set resembled a strange , alien planet .
H.E.R .
won Video for Good for `` I Ca n't Breathe , '' her song and video about George Floyd , racial injustice and police brutality .
Gaga also took home Artist of the Year .
She showed up to accept the award wearing a silver dress with white fur .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ silver mask on as she told fans about believing in yourself .
Gaga and Ariana Grande rocked the show with a performance of their song , `` Rain on Me . ''
Gaga started the mini concert off with `` 911 . ''
The pop star was shown watching a 1990s version of the VMAs before she left a bedroom on a stripper pole .
Grande then joined her for `` Rain on Me . ''
The duo were surrounded by dancers on a dark stage .
Gaga transitioned to a piano shaped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and was later joined by dancers again .
She ended things by returning to the bedroom and going back to sleep .
Grande and Justin Bieber won Best Music Video from Home for `` Stuck With U . ''
The video was filmed at Grande and Bieber 's homes and featured clips of fans .
BTS , who won Best Pop for `` On , '' presented a virtual performance of `` Dynamite . ''
The virtual set resembled Times Square in New York City .
Gaga and Grande won `` Song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Me . ''
Maluma , who won Best Latin for `` Que Pena , '' sang `` Hawai '' while on a motorcycle before he was joined by dancers wearing masks onstage .
The performance center was similar to a drive-in movie theater with fans seated inside of cars .
Taylor Swift won Best Direction for `` The Man . ''
Swift directed the video herself and thanked her team for believing in her .
Lady Gaga and Arianna Grande won Best Collaboration for `` Rain on Me . ''
Gaga and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each .
Miley Cyrus performed her new song `` Midnight Sky . ''
Cyrus was engulfed in a red light followed by a blue light .
She then walked up a set up stairs and rode a disco ball , a callback to her music video for `` Wrecking Ball . ''
DaBaby took the stage and performed `` Peep Hole , '' `` Blind '' and `` Rockstar . ''
The rapper appeared in handcuffs and in the back of a police car while performing `` Blind . ''
The Weeknd kicked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lights '' on a rooftop overlooking Manhattan .
The singer was joined by a helicopter that flew by .
The performance ended in fireworks .
Keke Palmer hosted the VMAs .
The actress dedicated the show to actor and Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman right before the broadcast started .
Palmer also called for the end of systemic racism and stated that music has healing powers .
The ceremony was moved from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

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Lady Gaga won big at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday. File Photo by Steve Ferdman/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Lady Gaga and The Weeknd won big at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday. The Weekend won Video of the Year and Best R&B single for "Blinding Lights." Advertisement
He kept both of his acceptance speeches short, and called for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.
The Black Eyed Peas gave the final performance of the night, singing "Vida Loca" alongside Nicky Jam and Tyga. The group then brought out "I Gotta Feeling" as a virtual UFO flew across the New York City skyline.
Keke Palmer, the host, performed herself at a drive-in theater that Maluma performed at earlier. Palmer performed her song "Snack." CNCO then took over at the same location and performed "Beso."
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Lady Gaga was honored as the first-ever Tricon award winner. Gaga was celebrated for her music and film career along with her activism. Gaga said she failed multiple times as a musician and actress, and noted how philanthropy has become a big part of her career.
How inspirational was @ladygaga's Tricon Award acceptance speech?! We are still in awe! #VMAs pic.twitter.com/XKoDxSJiEs— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
Doja Cat, who won Best New Artist, started her performance by paying tribute to MTV News. The singer wore a revealing outfit that also contained gemstones as she sang "Say So" followed by "Like That." The set resembled a strange, alien planet.
H.E.R. won Video for Good for "I Can't Breathe," her song and video about George Floyd, racial injustice and police brutality.
Gaga also took home Artist of the Year. She showed up to accept the award wearing a silver dress with white fur. Gaga also had silver hair and a silver mask on as she told fans about believing in yourself.
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Gaga and Ariana Grande rocked the show with a performance of their song, "Rain on Me." Gaga started the mini concert off with "911." The pop star was shown watching a 1990s version of the VMAs before she left a bedroom on a stripper pole.
Grande then joined her for "Rain on Me." The duo were surrounded by dancers on a dark stage. Gaga transitioned to a piano shaped like a brain for "Stupid Love" and was later joined by dancers again. She ended things by returning to the bedroom and going back to sleep.
Grande and Justin Bieber won Best Music Video from Home for "Stuck With U." The video was filmed at Grande and Bieber's homes and featured clips of fans.
BTS, who won Best Pop for "On," presented a virtual performance of "Dynamite." The virtual set resembled Times Square in New York City.
Gaga and Grande won "Song of the Year" for "Rain on Me."
Maluma, who won Best Latin for "Que Pena," sang "Hawai" while on a motorcycle before he was joined by dancers wearing masks onstage. The performance center was similar to a drive-in movie theater with fans seated inside of cars.
Taylor Swift won Best Direction for "The Man." Swift directed the video herself and thanked her team for believing in her.
Lady Gaga and Arianna Grande won Best Collaboration for "Rain on Me." Gaga and Grande lead all artists with nine nominations each.
Miley Cyrus performed her new song "Midnight Sky." Cyrus was engulfed in a red light followed by a blue light. She then walked up a set up stairs and rode a disco ball, a callback to her music video for "Wrecking Ball."
DaBaby took the stage and performed "Peep Hole," "Blind" and "Rockstar." The rapper appeared in handcuffs and in the back of a police car while performing "Blind."
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The Weeknd kicked off the show by performing "Blinding Lights" on a rooftop overlooking Manhattan. The singer was joined by a helicopter that flew by. The performance ended in fireworks.
I said, OOOOH, I'm blinded by the lights Now THAT is how you open a show,!! @theweeknd #VMAs pic.twitter.com/WbUBsz0Yrk— MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020
Keke Palmer hosted the VMAs. The actress dedicated the show to actor and Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman right before the broadcast started.
Palmer also called for the end of systemic racism and stated that music has healing powers.
The ceremony was moved from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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upi--2020-08-30--Jon Rahm edges Dustin Johnson in dramatic BMW Championship

Aug. 30 ( UPI ) -- Jon Rahm drained an unbelievable putt from 66 feet to beat world No .
1 Dustin Johnson in a one-hole playoff Sunday at the BMW Championship in Olympia Fields , Ill. '' I knew how good D.J .
has been playing .
I was expecting nothing else , '' Rahm said .
`` I was fully confident it was going to come into a playoff and hoping to win it .
Never did I think I would make another 50- , 60-footer , a couple of breaks in there , to end up winning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weekend tied for 51st at 6-over par , battled back with a 66 Saturday and a bogey-free 64 -- the lowest score of the week -- in Sunday 's final round to finish at 4-under 276 .
Johnson had five birdies and two bogeys on the last day to shoot a 67 .
Johnson -- last week 's winner at the Northern Trust -- forced the playoff by making a 45-foot birdie putt on his final hole .
The top-ranked golfer in the world , who has two runner-up finishes and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tipped his cap to Rahm 's monster putt .
`` I played an unbelievable putt , got in the playoff and then Jon made an even more ridiculous putt on top of me , '' Johnson said .
Rahm 's victory at Olympia Fields Country Club was his second of the year and his fifth on the PGA Tour .
Johnson 's second-place finish was enough to keep him at No .
1 in the world rankings and the FedEx Cup standings going into this week 's season-ending Tour Championship .
Johnson will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 15 million prize at 10-under par , two ahead of Rahm -- the No .
2 seed .
Joaquin Niemann ( 67 ) and Hideki Matsuyama ( 69 ) tied for third at 2-under 278 .
Tony Finau closed with a 65 to finish three shots back in fifth .
Rahm , Johnson , Niemann , Matsuyama and Finau were the only players under par .
Tiger Woods had a double bogey on hole No .
17 and shot 71 Sunday , marking the first since since the Bridgestone Invitational in 2010 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four rounds of a tournament .
He needed to finish around fourth to have any chance of competing at the Tour Championship , but instead ended up in a tie for 51st to end his season .
It is the second consecutive year that Woods has failed to reach the Tour Championship .
He now gets two weeks of rest before the season-opening U.S. Open at Winged Foot .

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Jon Rahm drained an unbelievable putt from 66 feet to beat world No. 1 Dustin Johnson in a one-hole playoff Sunday at the BMW Championship in Olympia Fields, Ill.
"I knew how good D.J. has been playing. I was expecting nothing else," Rahm said. "I was fully confident it was going to come into a playoff and hoping to win it. Never did I think I would make another 50-, 60-footer, a couple of breaks in there, to end up winning it."
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Rahm, who entered the weekend tied for 51st at 6-over par, battled back with a 66 Saturday and a bogey-free 64 -- the lowest score of the week -- in Sunday's final round to finish at 4-under 276. Johnson had five birdies and two bogeys on the last day to shoot a 67.
Johnson -- last week's winner at the Northern Trust -- forced the playoff by making a 45-foot birdie putt on his final hole. The top-ranked golfer in the world, who has two runner-up finishes and a victory over his last three events, tipped his cap to Rahm's monster putt.
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"I played an unbelievable putt, got in the playoff and then Jon made an even more ridiculous putt on top of me," Johnson said.
Rahm's victory at Olympia Fields Country Club was his second of the year and his fifth on the PGA Tour. Johnson's second-place finish was enough to keep him at No. 1 in the world rankings and the FedEx Cup standings going into this week's season-ending Tour Championship.
Johnson will start the chase for the event's $15 million prize at 10-under par, two ahead of Rahm -- the No. 2 seed.
25 years old and already has 5 wins. Is that good? pic.twitter.com/Omp2swSxEa— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 31, 2020
Joaquin Niemann (67) and Hideki Matsuyama (69) tied for third at 2-under 278. Tony Finau closed with a 65 to finish three shots back in fifth. Rahm, Johnson, Niemann, Matsuyama and Finau were the only players under par.
Tiger Woods had a double bogey on hole No. 17 and shot 71 Sunday, marking the first since since the Bridgestone Invitational in 2010 that he was over par in all four rounds of a tournament. He needed to finish around fourth to have any chance of competing at the Tour Championship, but instead ended up in a tie for 51st to end his season.
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It is the second consecutive year that Woods has failed to reach the Tour Championship. He now gets two weeks of rest before the season-opening U.S. Open at Winged Foot.