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Venezuelan opposition calls for nationwide strike
Tensions rise after attempts to challenge Maduro's plan to reform constitution as international community weighs in.<p>Venezuela's opposition officials called for a nationwide strike against President Nicolas Maduro to protest against his plan to rewrite the constitution, ratcheting up tensions after …
VenezuelaEU limits sales of inflatable boats to Libya
Most of the 100,000 refugees and migrants who crossed the Mediterranean Sea this year arrived in Italy from Libya.<p>The European Union has adopted limits on the export of inflatable boats to Libya in a bid to make it harder for smugglers to send refugees and migrants to Europe.<p>The decision on Monday …
MigrationAnwar Gargash: UAE not involved in Qatar hacking
Minister dismisses report his country orchestrated hacking of Qatari official news agency accounts that preceded crisis.<p>A UAE minister has denied his country's involvement in the alleged hacking of Qatari official media accounts and news sites, which preceded the Qatar-Gulf diplomatic crisis.<p>Anwar …
United Arab Emirates'Acid attacks have occurred in the UK for 200 years'
As MPs debate laws over acid sales following a rise in attacks, Jaf Shah explains the UK's history of such violence.<p>After a spate of recent acid attacks in the United Kingdom, British politicians are set to debate regulations around selling corrosive substances.<p>Monday evening's parliament session …
ExtremismUN condemns jump in Afghan civilian deaths
Fifteen percent increase in number of civilian lives lost in coordinated attacks involving more than one perpetrator.<p>The UN has condemned an increase in civilian deaths in Afghanistan in the first half of 2017, with 1,662 killed and more than 3,500 injured.<p>Deaths and injuries from suicide bombings …
Ukraine wants Russia held to account over MH17 downing
President demands justice for the 298 killed when their plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine three years ago.<p>Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Russia must be held to account over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, three years after the tragedy that killed 298 …
UkraineDefend Europe boat tries to block migrant rescues
As Defend Europe sets sail in hope of turning refugees back, UK anti-racism monitor issues warning over migrant safety.<p>Far-right activists have set sail in a boat with plans to prevent the arrival of Europe-bound boats carrying refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, sparking criticism from …
RefugeesAt least 30 missing after Cameroon army boat capsizes
Three soldiers rescued after boat belonging to brigade battling Nigeria-based Boko Haram reportedly sinks off the coast.<p>More than 30 people are missing after a boat belonging to an elite Cameroonian military unit sank off the country's coast on Sunday, according to the president's office.<p>The …
NigeriaIndian politicians vote to elect new president
Two candidates from the lowest rank of Hindu caste system vying for largely ceremonial post.<p>Politicians from both houses of India's parliament have cast their ballots to elect the country's next president, with two candidates from the lowest rank of the Hindu caste system - Dalits - vying for the …
IndiaBoost for military's powers in 'terrorist incidents'
Prime minister unveils proposed changes to laws in wake of recent attacks, including the deadly 2014 siege in Sydney.<p>Australia's military will be more readily deployed to respond to domestic "terrorist incidents" under proposed changes to laws by the government.<p>According to new measures announced …
Australian Defence ForceBanks in Aden suspend services after robberies
Starting from Monday, 12 lenders to halt clearing services for three days in Aden following a spate of armed robberies.<p>anks in the city of Aden, Yemen, will close for three days from Monday and suspend clearing services in protest after a spate of armed robberies, 12 lenders have said in a letter …
Middle EastSouth Korea offers direct talks with the North
South Korea has proposed talks with North Korea to ease animosities along their tense border and resume family reunions.<p>South Korea has offered to hold talks with North Korea to ease animosities along their tense border and resume reunions of families separated by their war in the 1950s.<p>"We request …
North KoreaUAE arranged hacking of Qatari media: Washington Post
The paper cites US intelligence officials who say UAE orchestrated the hacking of Qatari social media and news sites.<p>The United Arab Emirates arranged for Qatari government social media and news sites to be hacked in late May in order to post false quotes linked to Qatar's emir, prompting the …
Washington PostGeorge Romero, father of the zombie movie, dies aged 77
The director's classic 'Night of the Living Dead' and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries.<p>George Romero, whose classic "Night of the Living Dead" and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who saw his flesh-devouring undead spawn countless …
Horror MoviesTennis: Roger Federer wins record 8th Wimbledon title
The Swiss star also became the tournament's oldest champion with a straight-sets victory over injury-hit Marin Cilic.<p>Roger Federer won a record eighth Wimbledon title and became the tournament's oldest champion on Sunday with a straight-sets victory over injury-hit Marin Cilic who dramatically …
TennisNine people killed by flash flooding in Arizona
One person remains missing after floodwaters swept through a normally tranquil swimming area in Tonto National Forest.<p>At least nine people were killed and one other is believed missing when floodwaters from a sudden rainstorm swept through a normally tranquil swimming area in Tonto National Forest …
WeatherThousands rally against court reforms in Poland
Protesters rallied against the new judicial reforms which they say gives Poland's ruling party power over the courts.<p>Several thousand people have rallied in Warsaw, Poland, to protest against controversial new court reforms they see as a threat to judicial independence.<p>Police said around 4,500 …
World NewsEviction attempt turns deadly in Egypt's Nile island
Police use rubber bullets and tear gas against Cairo's al-Waraq island residents who resist eviction, killing one.<p>At least one person has been killed and dozens more injured in the Egyptian capital Cairo's river Nile island during a police attempt to evict residents from an unlicensed building.<p>The …
NileShells hit Russian embassy compound in Syria
Syrian state media said that two mortar shells were fired at the Russian embassy in Damascus but reported no injuries.yrian state media say shells have hit the Russian embassy in Damascus causing material damage.State news agency SANA said two shells were fired at the Russian embassy on Sunday, one …
SyriaFrance urges resumption of Israel-Palestine peace talks
President Macron says France is ready to apply diplomatic levers towards renewed negotiations, but gives no specifics.<p>French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a resumption of long-stalled peace talks between Israel and Palestine based on a two-state solution.<p>Macron said on Sunday that France …
IsraelIran detains Rouhani's brother on financial charges
Hossein Fereydoun is accused of receiving zero-interest loans and influencing the appointment of a bank director.<p>The younger brother of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been detained on financial crime charges, the judiciary has announced.<p>Hossein Fereydoun is accused of receiving zero-interest …
IranPalestinians reject Israel security measures in al-Aqsa
Dozens of worshippers gathered to pray at an entrance to the compound after new measures introduced at holy site.<p>Al-Aqsa Mosque officials have rejected new security measures put in place by Israel as it reopened the holy site following a deadly gun battle that prompted a two-day closure.<p>Muslim …
IsraelVenezuela: People vote in unofficial referendum
All you need to know about two votes being held in a country wracked with political tensions, economic woes and unrest.<p>After more than three months of protests, the opposition and government have decided to hold two electoral events on Sunday in Venezuela.<p>The opposition's vote seeks, through a …
VenezuelaVenezuelan opposition votes amid violence
One woman reportedly killed as President Maduro's opponents stage symbolic vote on his plan to rewrite constitution.At least one person has reportedly been killed during violence in Venezuela during an unofficial referendum held by the opposition in protest against President Nicolas Maduro's plans …
VenezuelaThousands march in Hong Kong to remember Liu Xiaobo
The pro-democracy Chinese dissident died on Thursday while serving an 11-year prison sentence.<p>Thousands of people have taken to the streets of central Hong Kong holding candles as they marched in memory of pro-democracy Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo.<p>Liu's ashes were buried at sea on Saturday, …
Hong KongOpposition cries foul as Congo votes for parliament
More than two million voters expected to elect National Assembly members as well as local councils.<p>Voters in the Republic of Congo go to the polls on Sunday in legislative elections, the first since violence-marred presidential polls last year which returned Denis Sassou Nguesso to power.<p>While no …
AfricaProtesters in Paris rally against Israeli PM's visit
The French leader's decision to invite Benjamin Netanyahu to Paris is 'embarrassing', say demonstrators.<p>Protesters in the French capital have criticised President Emmanuel Macron for inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Paris, condemning the Israeli settlement policy and the …
Benjamin NetanyahuDuterte draws criticism for 'Miss Universe' rape joke
Philippine president makes quip before Filipino diplomats, the latest in a string of incidents critics call sexist.<p>Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made another joke about rape, condemning the crime while saying he would congratulate a rapist who could carry out his crime on an international …
PhilippinesSyria talks conclude in Geneva with no breakthrough
UN Syria envoy de Mistura says the Syrian regime has not budged in its unwillingness to discuss political transition.<p>The seventh round of intra-Syria talks aimed at helping to end the country's six-year-old war wrapped up with "no breakthrough, no breakdown".<p>UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said …
SyriaFrance calls for lifting of sanctions on Qatar citizens
French Foreign Minister says his country is "very concerned by the sudden deterioration" of the situation in the Gulf.<p>France has called for a swift lifting of sanctions that target Qatari nationals in an effort to ease a month-long rift between the Gulf country and a Saudi Arabia-led group.<p>In his …
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