The Fight
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| Originally published | 1975 |
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| Authors | Norman Mailer |
| Publishers | Little, Brown and Company |
| Genres | Non-fiction |
| Country | United States |
| Preceded by | Marilyn: A Biography |
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| ID | 2067002 |
About The Fight
The Fight is a 1975 non-fiction book by Norman Mailer about the boxing title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman at Kinshasa in Zaire in 1974, known as the "Rumble in the Jungle".
Ukraine war: Soldier tells BBC of front-line 'hell'
... They said it was " suicide" for their soldiers to move there, saying they had lost many men in The Fight and that they cannot dislodge the Ukrainians from their foothold...
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem on 'lethal' desire to control wombs
... Their photo standing shoulder to shoulder with their fists in the air became an iconic image of The Fight by women and African Americans for equality and social justice...
Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends
... For Hamas, it is The Fight to survive...
Nepal registers first same-sex marriage hailed as win for LGBT rights
... " The Fight for rights is not easy...
Russia: LGBT groups could be declared 'extremist' in court ruling
... It s a symbol of The Fight with the traditional family...
Manchester police probe Hamilton theatregoers' fight
... A man and a woman in the audience were thought to have been involved in The Fight at Palace Theatre, Manchester, on Friday...
The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning
... Sensifi, which launched earlier this year, hopes that it can transform The Fight against infection in the food industry...
Four Las Vegas teens charged with murder in schoolmate's beating death
... The Fight, which was caught on a video shared to social media, took place near Rancho High School on 1 November...
Covid: What are the social distancing rules across the UK?
Social distancing rules, which were a key part of The Fight against Covid-19 are coming to an end throughout the UK.
However, some rules remain in place wherever you are.
What are The Social distancing rules?England
Almost all legal restrictions have been lifted on The Number of people you can Meet - At Home and in a public place - whether Indoors or outdoors.
Capacity limits at private or public events no longer apply.
The government says people should still " consider the risks of close contact" particularly if someone is clinically extremely vulnerable, or not fully vaccinated.
Social distancing is still required in certain circumstances:
When travellers enter the country, before border controlHospitals and care homes may use it to reduce the chance of infectionsThere is no legal requirement to wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces, But the government says it " expects and recommends" people wear them in crowded areas such as Public Transport .
Scotland
Most rules on social distancing and limits to the size of gatherings have now been lifted.
However, distancing is still required in healthcare settings.
The Law does not require people keep a certain distance from each other in most public places.
But advice remains to keep a safe distance from those in other households - especially Indoors - and to avoid crowded places.
Face coverings are still compulsory in most public indoor settings, such as shops and Public Transport - as well as pubs and restaurants when not seated.
And in schools - for at least The First Six Weeks of term - Staff will still be required to keep at least 1m from each other and from children.
Wales
Formal social distancing rules came to an end in Wales on 7 August.
There is No Limit to The Number of people who can Meet Indoors or outdoors.
But businesses have to carry out their own risk assessments for venues and premises.
Face coverings remain compulsory in most indoor public places, and on Public Transport - But not in pubs and restaurants.
They will no longer be recommended for use in classrooms from September, after The End of the summer holidays.
Northern Ireland
There's no requirement to socially distance outside.
A maximum of 15 people from four households can Meet Indoors in domestic settings.
But social distancing of at least 1m (3ft) must be followed in indoor premises such as restaurants, shops and indoor attractions.
From 1800 BST on 30 September, although face coverings will still be compulsory. Social distancing in hospitality settings will remain.
Shops and indoor attractions will be asked to continue using hand sanitising, good ventilation, And One way systems, where possible.
Indoor seated venues such as theatres, concert halls and cinemas will be advised to to ask for proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test, But this is not legally enforceable.
Face coverings remain mandatory on Public Transport and some other settings, unless you are exempt.
Why is social distancing important?Coronavirus spreads mainly when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks - sending small droplets, packed with The Virus , into the air.
The, the lower The Risk of the infection spreading.
RULES ROADMAP: VACCINE: FACE MASKS: TESTING:Source of news: bbc.com
