Death toll from China quakes rises to 11

The death toll from two strong earthquakes in China rose to 11 on Tuesday, with 122 people injured, state media said, adding that rescuers pulled some survivors from rubble in a part of the country that often suffers strong tremors.

from Reuters: World News https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-quake/death-toll-from-china-quakes-rises-to-11-idUSKCN1TJ00V?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

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Salvini proclaims Italy to be Washington's best EU ally

Italy is the United States' most reliable ally in Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday, keen to present himself as a strong, trustworthy statesman during a flying visit to Washington.

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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report

Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.

from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48664331

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U.S. says to send more troops to the Middle East, cites Iran threats

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced on Monday the deployment of about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were defensive purposes, citing concerns about a threat from Iran.

from Reuters: World News https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear/u-s-says-to-send-more-troops-to-the-middle-east-cites-iran-threats-idUSKCN1TI0SP?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

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Navy SEAL's trial for war crimes begins in San Diego

Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon leader court-martialed on charges of murdering a wounded Iraqi prisoner and shooting unarmed civilians, a war crimes case that has drawn the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump.

from Reuters: U.S. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-navyseal-warcrimes/navy-seals-trial-for-war-crimes-begins-in-san-diego-idUSKCN1TI0YB?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

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Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans

Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.

from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48665618

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UK to launch "groundbreaking" China share market link

UK-listed companies will be able to sell shares in Shanghai under a new share link, Treasury says.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XmfN1K

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Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband

The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wXspO5

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Former first lady Torres takes lead in Guatemala election

Center-left candidate Sandra Torres took an early lead in Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday but was well short of an outright majority and will likely face a major test from a conservative challenger in a run-off.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WLjEGh

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Pressure builds on Hong Kong leader as democracy activist vows to join protests

Activist Joshua Wong, who has become the face of Hong Kong's push for full democracy, walked free from prison on Monday and vowed to join a mass protest movement demanding that the city's Beijing-backed leader, Carrie Lam, steps down.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ISBLAu

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Guatemala's center-left candidate Torres takes early lead in election

Early results from Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday showed center-left candidate Sandra Torres leading the race from her nearest conservative rival Alejandro Giammattei by more than seven percentage points.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2XR87S9

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Japan arrests man for stabbing police officer, taking gun

Japanese police on Monday arrested a man on charges of stabbing a police officer and grabbing a loaded handgun in a western city near Osaka, which hosts a summit of the G20 grouping next week, police said.

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Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign

Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, has been released from prison.

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Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xm6BKI

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Hong Kong democracy activist freed from jail, vows to join mass protests

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison on Monday after serving nearly five weeks for contempt of court, pledging to join a mass protest movement demanding that the city's Beijing-backed leader, Carrie Lam, to step down.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WOV2fE

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Father of Belgian backpacker missing in Australia appeals for help

The father of a teenaged Belgian backpacker missing in Australia for more than two weeks pleaded for help on Monday, saying his son could be in grave danger, as police called the disappearance baffling.

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Pressure builds on Hong Kong leader with democracy activist set to leave jail

Hong Kong's political crisis enters its second week on Monday as uncertainty grows over the fate of government leader Carrie Lam and the extradition bill she postponed at the weekend.

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Chinese activists seek U.N. investigation into Tiananmen crackdown

More than 20 Chinese activists who took part in the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement called on Monday on the United Nations' top human rights body to investigate Beijing's deadly crackdown 30 years ago.

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China state media criticize foreign 'hypocrisy' over Hong Kong after climbdown

Foreign "meddling" in the affairs of Hong Kong is hypocritical and "ill-intentioned", and Beijing will continue to back embattled chief executive Carrie Lam despite calls for her to resign, the official China Daily said on Monday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KVbV1k

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