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US elections: Trump supporters, counter-protesters clash in Portland
The caravan of about 600 vehicles headed for downtown after a late afternoon rally in the parking lot of the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall. Many of the rally-goers waved Trump flags
 "US elections: Trump supporters, counter-protesters clash in Portland")
Thousands of Israelis gather in Jerusalem for weekly anti-Netanyahu rallies
Smaller protests also took part in other parts in Israel, including overpasses and outside Netanyahu's private house in the upscale town of Caesaria
 "Thousands of Israelis gather in Jerusalem for weekly anti-Netanyahu rallies")
Covid-19: South Korea enforces limits on diners, shuts gyms in Seoul
The 17th consecutive day of triple-digit increases brought the national caseload to 19,699, including 323 deaths
 "Covid-19: South Korea enforces limits on diners, shuts gyms in Seoul")
Joe Biden, aiming at Donald Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'
Biden has said he's "absolutely convinced" the military would escort Trump from the White House if the incumbent lost but refused to leave
 "Joe Biden, aiming at Donald Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'")
Death toll rises to 29 in north China restaurant collapse, rescue underway
There's no word on what caused the collapse or on the fate of the birthday guest and other celebrants
 "Death toll rises to 29 in north China restaurant collapse, rescue underway")
Donald Trump to visit Kenosha Tuesday, potentially stoking tensions
Trump has been running his reelection campaign on a law-and-order mantle, denouncing protesters as "thugs" while voicing his support for police
 "Donald Trump to visit Kenosha Tuesday, potentially stoking tensions")
'How dare we not vote?': Black voters organize after Washington march
That determination could prove critical in a presidential election where race is emerging as a flashpoint
 "'How dare we not vote?': Black voters organize after Washington march")
Far-right extremists try to enter German parliament over Covid restrictions
The incident occurred after a daylong demonstration by tens of thousands of people opposed to the wearing of masks and other government measures
 "Far-right extremists try to enter German parliament over Covid restrictions")
Louisiana begins cleanup as Hurricane Laura leaves behind death and damage
The U.S. toll from the Category 4 hurricane rose to 16 deaths, with more than half of those killed by carbon monoxide poisoning
 "Louisiana begins cleanup as Hurricane Laura leaves behind death and damage")
Tesla's Nevada facility targeted in failed ransomware extortion scheme
A 27-year-old Russian had been arrested for allegedly offering an insider $1 million to assist in a ransomware extortion attack
 "Tesla's Nevada facility targeted in failed ransomware extortion scheme")
Super Mario from Japan: Shinzo Abe loses out on aspirational Tokyo Olympics
Abe's humorous invitation to the next Olympics in Tokyo was a big hit among Brazilian fans, and to a worldwide television audience
 "Super Mario from Japan: Shinzo Abe loses out on aspirational Tokyo Olympics")
Donald Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts
The US toll from the Category 4 hurricane stood at 14 deaths, with more than half of those killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators
 "Donald Trump to head to Louisiana as Hurricane Laura cleanup starts")
US regulators allow use of antiviral remdesivir for Covid-19 patients
Foster City, California-based Gilead applied to the FDA on Aug. 10 for formal approval of remdesivir, to be sold under the brand name Veklury
 "US regulators allow use of antiviral remdesivir for Covid-19 patients")
'A true fighter': Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43
The actor had been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016. "He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side," the statement said
 "'A true fighter': Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43")
Donald Trump sows fears about 'thugs,' 'anarchists' at New Hampshire rally
Sowing fear about the implications of a Joe Biden victory to battleground state voters, Trump held a rally in New Hampshire on Friday evening
 "Donald Trump sows fears about 'thugs,' 'anarchists' at New Hampshire rally")
Police brutality in US: Thousands gather at Lincoln Memorial in Washington
Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many felt compelled to join civil rights advocates in Washington to highlight a scourge of police
UN Security Council approves cut in Lebanon peacekeepers as US sought
The French-drafted resolution reduced the troop ceiling for the force, known as UNIFIL, from 15,000 to 13,000 under US pressure
 "UN Security Council approves cut in Lebanon peacekeepers as US sought")
World leaders praise Japan PM Shinzo Abe's contributions to bilateral ties
World leaders wished Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a rapid recovery on Friday and praised his contributions to bilateral relations during his years as Japan's longest-serving leader.
 "World leaders praise Japan PM Shinzo Abe's contributions to bilateral ties")
UK govt to allow emergency use of any effective coronavirus vaccine
Britain is preparing to revise its laws to allow the emergency use of any effective coronavirus vaccine before it is fully licensed but only if the shots meet required safety and quality standards
 "UK govt to allow emergency use of any effective coronavirus vaccine")
US economy sees revival, consumer spending rises a moderate 1.9% in July
US consumers increased their spending by 1.9% last month, a dose of support for an economy struggling to emerge from a pandemic that has held back recovery and kept roughly 27 million people jobless
 "US economy sees revival, consumer spending rises a moderate 1.9% in July")