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Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Men behind a large Ethiopian flag wave flags of Sudan as they celebrate the transition to civilian rule [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]
Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government.
The landmark
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Russian opposition activists picket for free elections
Russian opposition activists staged a string of pickets in central Moscow on Saturday to call for free elections and for charges against protesters detained at recent rallies to be dropped.
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https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/basketball/2019/08/17/basketball-boomers-rebound-against-canada-in-perth/The Boomers received a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the basketball World Cup after recording a 81-73 victory over...
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Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatist forces stand by a tank during clashes with government forces in Aden [File: Fawaz Salman/Reuters]
Southern separatists have vacated key public buildings in Yemen’s port city of Aden that they had recently captured from forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, exposing divisions
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Refinitiv tracking data briefly showed the Iranian tanker at the center of a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and the West had changed its position status off Gibraltar on Saturday.
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The Observer Spain Anonymous investors have launched a hostile €25m bid for Sóller’s locally owned heritage train link to Palma
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Insect cuisine is growing in popularity. Ancient traditions are mixed with modern flavours to make the environmentally-friendly menus more appetising to new consumers.
The end results are dishes like ant larvae grilled in garlic and cilantro sauce or fried stink bugs served with a side of guacamole.
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read now India eases some curbs in Kashmir, including fixed line phone use
Indian authorities eased restrictions on movement and restored landline telephone links in some parts of Kashmir on Saturday, the biggest relaxation in a crippling lockdown since New Delhi announced it was removing the region’s special status on Aug. 5.
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'Protect the students': Hong Kong teachers join protests
Teachers came out to show their support for protesting students [Casey Quackenbush/Al Jazeera]
Hong Kong – Thousands of teachers braved hot, stormy weather on Saturday to march through downtown Hong Kong to denounce perceived government inaction and alleged police brutality against students protesting the city’s extradition bill crisis, now
read now Hong Kongers stage more anti-government protests, braving storms
Thousands of Hong Kongers including many teachers took part in more anti-government rallies on Saturday, braving thunderstorms to march past shops shuttered due to growing concern that police could adopt tougher tactics to drive activists from the streets.
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Hong Kong tense as weekend of protests begins with teachers' rally in rain
Over a thousand Hong Kong school teachers braved thunderstorms on Saturday to start a weekend of anti-government demonstrations that some activists fear could see tougher police tactics on the city’s streets.
Following the escalation in violence during the past few days, the demonstrations this weekend will provide a litmus test
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