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First death reported in Lebanon following weeks of anti-government protests
The Lebanese president's remarks came as thousands of people have taken to the streets across Lebanon to demand a transitional government that would tackle widespread corruption and avert a potential economic collapse. Aoun was apparently referring to government supporters who have also demonstrated in support of the president over the past weeks. "If they stop, there is still room for (us) to... [Full Article...]
Spain’s Socialists, Podemos sign pact on ‘progressive’ coalition govt
The unexpectedly fast preliminary agreement between two parties which recently refused to work together would require further steps including agreeing cabinet positions and bringing in smaller parties, which means it is far from a done deal. [Full Article...]
Anguilla pursues warrant for United States man involved in hotel death
Hapgood, a 44-year-old banker from Darien, was scheduled to appear in court in the British Caribbean territory for his latest pretrial hearing, per bail conditions, Anguilla's Attorney General Dwight Horsford said in a press release Tuesday. [Full Article...]
Rare deer-like species photographed for first time in wild
Despite the name, they are neither mice nor deer but the world's smallest ungulate, or hoofed animal . The scientists have captured 275 photos of the animal. They are solitary animals that walk on the tips of their hoofs and have two fangs. "This also encourages us, together with relevant and worldwide partners, to devote time and effort to further investigation and conservation of Vietnam's bi... [Full Article...]
Mural of climate activist Greta Thunberg going up in San Francisco
Cobre said his paintings often provoke strong reactions. He had also painted a mural of Robin Williams in downtown San Francisco that has since been demolished. Paul Scott, the nonprofit's executive director, said he believed the artist would be flawless to create the first of what his group hopes will be a series of works honouring climate-change activists. [Full Article...]
Medan Bombing; Bombers Wore Online Ojek Jackets
Television footage showed people running out of the police station and black smoke billowing from a burnt vehicle. While the motive for today's attack is now unclear, Indonesia - the world's most populous Muslim-majority country - has suffered a resurgence in homegrown militancy in recent years. [Full Article...]
Aide: Trump to confront Turkey about buying Russian defense system
Following the ceasefire negotiated by the USA and its military withdrawal in Northern Syria, Turkey and Russia agreed to a deal to oversee stabilization in the region, with Russian president Vladimir Putin calling the agreement "very important, if not momentous". [Full Article...]
Sydney declares emergency as 'catastrophic' bush fires loom
In the past few months, an area of roughly 11,000 sq km - larger than Jamaica or Kosovo - has been scorched, according to the New South Wales fire service. Residents in bushland areas of Sydney, the Hunter and the Illawarra-Shoalhaven were told Monday to be prepared to leave before their homes were threatened. [Full Article...]