Hong Kong protests to target airport after night of violence

Hong Kong protesters plan to block one of the world's busiest airports on Saturday after a night of violence in which police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up crowds, the latest clashes in 14 weeks of unrest in the Chinese-ruled city.

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Brazil deforestation rises in August, adding to Amazon fire worries

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest rose for the fourth straight month in August from a year earlier, according to preliminary government data released on Friday, adding to concerns over fires already ravaging the region.

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Thousands try to flee hurricane-devastated Bahamas islands

Hundreds of people fled the Bahamas island of Great Abaco by boat on Friday and thousands more tried to get on a cruise ship leaving neighboring Grand Bahama to escape the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

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Thousands try to flee hurricane-devastated Bahamas islands

Hundreds of people fled the Bahamas island of Great Abaco by boat on Friday and thousands more tried to get on a cruise ship leaving neighboring Grand Bahama to escape the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

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Brazil to hire short-term environmental enforcers following Amazon fires

Budget restrictions mean Brazil cannot hire more permanent environmental enforcement agents in the wake of surging Amazon fires but will contract local environmental police on a short-term basis, Environment Minister Ricardo Salles told Reuters on Friday.

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ASAP Rocky’s Swedish lawyer injured in Stockholm shooting

Henrik Olsson Lilja is reportedly shot in the head and chest, leaving him in a serious condition.

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El Salvador launches anti-corruption commission, inspired by Guatemala

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Friday unveiled a new independent commission to tackle corruption, taking inspiration from a U.N.-backed body that toppled the previous president of neighboring Guatemala.

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Los Angeles County resident dies of lung illness, fifth U.S. death possibly tied to vaping

A Los Angeles County resident has died from a lung illness possibly tied to vaping, bringing the total number of such U.S. deaths to five, health officials said on Friday.

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Gender equality: 'No room at the top for women scientists'

The number of women climbing the career ladder in science remains "disappointingly low", says a study.

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Serena Williams reaches US Open final and will face Bianca Andreescu

Serena Williams beats Elina Svitolina in straight sets to reach the US Open final where she will face Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu.

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Justin Trudeau sharpens criticism of China in Huawei spat

Canada's PM says China "plays by a very different set of rules and principles than we do in the West".

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Fitch downgrades Hong Kong after months of protests

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings downgraded Hong Kong's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating to "AA" from "AA+" after months of unrest and protests in the region.

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American Airlines mechanic charged with alleged sabotage of plane amid union dispute

An American Airlines mechanic was on Thursday charged with purposely damaging an aircraft in July amid a dispute between the airline and its mechanics union involving stalled contract negotiations.

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Taiwan warns Solomon Islands of China 'debt trap' in diplomatic switch

Taiwan on Friday warned the Solomon Islands which intends to switch diplomatic ties to China that such a move had left some Pacific nations in a "debt trap".

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Moon appointee's 'privileged' daughter angers young South Koreans

South Korean President Moon Jae-in's nominee for justice minister may soon take office under the cloud of a prosecution enquiry and public outcry over a scandal that has reignited debate over class privilege.

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American held in Philippines for trying to smuggle baby out of airport

An American woman is facing human trafficking and kidnapping charges in the Philippines, authorities said, after she was caught trying to smuggle a newborn baby out of Manila's main airport on a flight bound for the United States.

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Bahamas hurricane survivors tell of children swept away; death toll reaches 30

Richard Johnson said his six-year-old brother Adrian was just too small to withstand Hurricane Dorian. The boy was blown into churning storm surge and is among thousands of people missing, many of them children, after the worst hurricane to hit the Bahamas.

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Africa's week in pictures: 30 August-5 September 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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