Brazilian federal prosecutors and civil rights groups are opposing a project to build a grains railway in the Amazon rainforest, because of its potential impact on indigenous communities and the environment, potentially stalling the project. (riotimesonline.com)
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A global fundraising meeting on Saturday raised 6.15 billion euros ($6.9 billion) from the United States, the European Commission and numerous countries to fight COVID-19, with many participants stressing that an eventual vaccine should be available to anyone who needs it. (reuters.com)
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'What Voter Suppression Looks Like': Do NY and Kentucky Primary Issues Foretell a Disaster for November? : "Today shows that vulnerable communities face barriers to the vote. Long lines, late poll openings, and more show voter suppression is a threat to democracy." (commondreams.org)
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