By law, the Republican-led Senate has to approve the nomination to the country's highest court, where conservatives currently occupy five of the nine seats.
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The BBC reported that Liverpool would be the only city placed in the top category, meaning its pubs and restaurants would have to close – against the wishes of local authorities.
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Last Tuesday, Duran Visagie was struck in the head by a stray bullet. He died in hospital the next day.
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The prince was speaking as part of a free streamed TED event aimed at unifying people to face the threats of climate change. Speakers range from Pope Francis to actor Chris Hemsworth and former US vice president Al Gore.
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The president's office and the Nigeria Police Force announced the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with immediate effect.
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India has reported more than 7 million coronavirus cases, bringing it closer to the United States, the worst-hit country with more than 7.7 million cases, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources.
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Most suspects were handcuffed in Ekhurhuleni over the weekend for crimes ranging from robbery rape and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
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Authorities are also warning motorists to avoid driving on flooded streets due to the occasional downpours.
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Since the start of this year, distressed calls to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group have increased by 63% compared to last year.
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Drawing from an array of sources including security, military, intelligence experts and specialist reports, AFP has pieced together some key elements on what is known so far about the group.
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