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| - Duty Editor: Tanya Willmer Tel: +33 1 40.41.46.36 -- TOP STORIES -- + Anti-racism protesters march again + Cornoavirus deaths near 400,000 + Libya unity govt forces sweep east + MMA star McGregor says fighting days over + Gran Theft Auto: 90-year-old gamer console-ready US-politics-race-unrest,WRAP WASHINGTON Tens of thousands of peaceful protesters rally for racial justice in cities across the United States following the death of unarmed African American George Floyd at the hands of police. 950 words moved by Sarah Titterton with Agnes Bun in Raeford, North Carolina. Picture. Video. Graphic Health-virus,WRAP PARIS The global death toll from the coronavirus nears 400,000 with fatalities accelerating in Latin America, as oil-producing countries agree to extend output cuts to offset a collapse in prices caused by the pandemic. 600 words moved by AFP bureaus. Picture. Video. Graphic Libya-conflict,WRAP TRIPOLI Libya's unity government forces sweep east to the outskirts of the strategic city of Sirte as rival strongman Khalifa Haftar backs an Egypt-proposed ceasefire following a string of military setbacks. 600 words 1200 GMT MMA-UFC-McGregor,2ndlead LONDON Controversial mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor, nicknamed "The Notorious", announces his retirement from the sport. 350 words moved Japan-games-Guinness-elderly-video,INTERVIEW TOKYO Every day, 90-year-old Japanese grandma Hamako Mori flexes her fingers to keep them nimble. Not for knitting or needlepoint, but to keep them in shape for playing video games. 650 words moved by Shingo Ito. Picture. Video -- EUROPE -- Germany-US-NATO-military-defence,lead FRANKFURT German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas voices regret at reports that President Donald Trump plans to cut the number of US troops stationed in Germany, saying close cooperation is in the best interest of both countries. 450 words 0930 GMT Health-virus-Britain-housing-homelessness,FOCUS LONDON Thousands of homeless people in Britain were given hotel rooms to protect them from coronavirus but as the outbreak slows, charities fear they could soon be back on the streets. 750 words moved by Alice Ritche. File picture Belarus-politics-vote,FOCUS MINSK Just a year after the launch of his channel, Belarusian vlogger Sergei Tikhanovsky has galvanised a new movement ahead of this summer's polls, aiming to unseat the country's strongman leader. 700 words moved by Tatiana Kalinovskaya -- AFRICA -- Angola-politics-corruption,FOCUS JOHANNESBURG A court order that froze business assets of Angola's billionaire former first daughter Isabel dos Santos was "unfair, improper" and based on fake documents, one of her lawyers says. 650 words 1100 GMT by Susan Njanji and Philippe Alfroy. File Picture Health-virus-Africa-media,FOCUS LAGOS Collapsing revenues, rising layoffs: the coronavirus crisis is battering media outlets across Africa that were already struggling for cash and often facing pressure from hostile authorities. 800 words moved by Joel Olatunde Agoi and AFP Africa bureaus. Picture -- MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA -- Health-virus-Morocco-Tunisia-handicrafts,FOCUS RABAT Pottery, basketwork and furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of an arts and crafts complex near the Moroccan capital. Artisans have been starved of income for almost three months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 550 words moved by Sophie Pons. Picture. Video -- ASIA -- Health-virus-India-economy-labour,FOCUS BAHADURGARH, India An acute shortage of workers has turned the roar of machines to a soft hum at a footwear factory near New Delhi, just one of thousands in India struggling to restart after an exodus of migrant workers during the virus lockdown. 700 words moved by Abhaya Srivastava. Picture. Video China-US-internet-TikTok-Zynn,FOCUS BEIJING Chinese short video app makers have taken their rivalry overseas, with TikTok facing stiff competition from a newcomer that has surged in popularity abroad -- by paying users to keep scrolling. 750 words moved by Jing Xuan Teng -- ECONOMY/BUSINESS -- OPEC-oil-health-virus,WRAP VIENNA OPEC members led by Saudi Arabia and other key oil producers agree to extend historic output cuts through July, as oil prices tentatively recover and coronavirus lockdowns ease. 650 words moved by Julia Zappei Health-virus-Sweden-economy STOCKHOLM Unlike most countries, Sweden never locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, largely keeping businesses operating, but the economy appears to be taking a hard hit nonetheless. 750 words moved by Helene Dauschy -- SPORT -- Golf-Asia-health-virus,lead HONG KONG The Asian Tour announces plans to restart its coronavirus-ravaged season in September after a six-month suspension, but players may have to travel alone despite restrictions beginning to ease across the world's most populous continent. 600 words moved by Daniel Hicks. File Picture afp
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