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Bear scares Transylvania political summer camp

Transylvanian political summer camp interrupted by an aggressive bear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lu0Aqw

Croatia taxpayer anger at $44m tunnel 'to nowhere'

Millions of dollars have been spent on a tunnel in southern Croatia that seems to lead off a cliff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uTIGD1

Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OvguyM

The fight to end silence on fashion's waste problem

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uZTZK0

Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NY5991

Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2

Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?

Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AppbHX

Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debate

Thousands of tweets document racism in German schools, housing and jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OrUK6N

Bomb in van kills 11 at checkpoint in Philippine south: army

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A bomb exploded in a van and killed 11 people at a military checkpoint in the restive southern Philippines on Tuesday in an attack that officials blamed on militants with ties to the Islamic State group. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ArZDtA

Greek PM meets survivors in fire-stricken town as families mourn dead

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met survivors of a wildfire that killed at least 91 people during his first visit to the town of Mati on Monday, as rescue teams kept recovering bodies and families mourned their dead. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2K9ClZ0

U.S. detects new activity at North Korea factory that built ICBMs: source

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U.S. spy satellites have detected renewed activity at the North Korean factory that produced the country’s first intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, in the midst of talks to compel Pyongyang to give up its nuclear arms. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KcitV9

Two Koreas hold military talks as U.S. detects activity at North Korea missile factory

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North and South Korea held military talks to build trust on Tuesday, while the United States detected renewed activity at a North Korean missile factory, casting more suspicion over the North's intentions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vmyClH

China widens vaccine scandal probe, vows tough penalties

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China's drug watchdog published details on Tuesday of an investigation into a second firm found to have made inferior vaccines, after cabinet vowed tough penalties and fines over a vaccine safety scandal that has sparked widespread anger. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NXGykV

Zimbabwe's Chamisa says has done 'exceedingly well' in vote seen as very close

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Zimbabwe's main opposition leader said on Tuesday election results from more than 10,000 polling stations showed his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) had done "exceedingly well" but several observer groups said the contest was too close to call. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LDq4BK

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa: ruling party getting 'extremely positive' information on vote

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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Tuesday that the ruling party was receiving "extremely positive" information from their representatives, a day after the first election since Robert Mugabe resigned following a bloodless coup. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2v4pSRF

Tajik government blames deadly tourist attack on banned Islamist party

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Tajikistan's government on Tuesday accused a banned Islamist party of being behind an attack on July 29 which killed four tourists. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NWKkek

Cambodia to form new government after election that opposition calls 'farce'

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The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) will form a new government within 60 days, its spokesman said on Tuesday, two days after a general election that critics called neither free nor fair, after the main opposition was disbanded last year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OwZAj5

Malaysia civil aviation chief resigns over MH370 lapses

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The chief of Malaysia's civil aviation authority resigned on Tuesday after an investigation report on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 showed lapses by the air traffic control center in Kuala Lumpur. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LGEbpM

India's Modi and Pakistan's Khan discuss regional peace in post-election call

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Imran Khan on Monday to congratulate him on his party's victory in the Pakistan general election, with both men discussing regional peace. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mW2XDu

Indonesia invites North Korea's Kim Jong Un to Asian Games

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Indonesia has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Jakarta in August following a similar invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2M3BgE1

Japan pledges to cut plutonium stockpile amid growing concern by neighbors

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Japan pledged to reduce its controversial stocks of plutonium, the world's biggest inventory of the highly toxic material held by a non-nuclear armed state, following pressure from the United States, China and other countries. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LKkjl5