India expels Canadian diplomat, says concerned about 'anti-India activities' (www.reuters.com)
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Taiwan urges China to stop ‘destructive’ military activities as fighter jets cross median line (www.theguardian.com)
Taiwan’s defence ministry has urged China to stop “destructive, unilateral action” after reporting a sharp rise in Chinese military activities near the island, warning such behaviour could lead to an increase in tensions....
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment (apnews.com)
China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high....
Former Belarus 'hit squad' member to stand trial in Switzerland (www.bbc.com)
Libya protesters set fire to mayor’s home in anger over Derna flood deaths (www.theguardian.com)
Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats (abcnews.go.com)
Canada expels Indian diplomat as it investigates India's possible link to Sikh activist's slaying (apnews.com)
French state schools turn away dozens of girls wearing Muslim abaya dress (www.bbc.co.uk)
Trudeau accuses Indian government of involvement in killing of Canadian Sikh leader (www.cbc.ca)
Ukraine Defence Forces confirm liberation of Klishchiivka (www.pravda.com.ua)
Musk’s Criticizing Tweet on Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Sparks Yet More Outrage (ptv-news.com.pk)
Singapore may double parental leave (www.stoppopulationdecline.org)
Turkey’s Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory, state-owned media says (www.aljazeera.com)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory in Turkey, according to the state-owned Anadolu Agency....
NATO’s Bulgaria finds crashed killer drone on its land (www.politico.eu)
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered on Bulgarian territory over the weekend....
Global polio eradication effort struggles with the end game (www.science.org)
In 1988, a collection of health and nonprofit organizations launched a vaccination program to eradicate polio, and the World Health Organization resolved to accomplish this lofty goal by 2000. More than 20 years later, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has yet to cross the finish line....
After castigating video games during riots, France's Macron backpedals and showers them with praise (apnews.com)
Eastern Libya authorities say 2,000 dead in flood, thousands missing (www.reuters.com)
BENGHAZI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Authorities in eastern Libya said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after a massive flood ripped through the city of Derna following a heavy storm and rain....
Ukrainian ambassador to Mexico reproaches president for presence of Russian military at Parade (www.msn.com)
Ukraine destroys prized US$1.2 billion Russian air-defence system with cruise missiles, reports say (www.scmp.com)
The advanced S-400 ‘Triumf’ air-defence system was destroyed in a joint operation by Kyiv’s security service and navy, Ukrainian intelligence sources said The attack off the coast of Yevpatoriya was orchestrated through the aerial drones and Neptune domestic missiles, Ukrainian official Anton Gerashchenko said...
Dams Worldwide Are at Risk of Catastrophic Failure (www.scientificamerican.com)
French ambassador is being 'held hostage at the French embassy' in Niger, says Macron (edition.cnn.com)
Tories and Local Governments Refuse To Approve More Homes (www.stoppopulationdecline.org)
Russia urges UN’s top court to toss out Ukrainian case that seeks to halt Moscow’s invasion (apnews.com)
Kadyrov, head of Chechnya, in critical condition (newsukraine.rbc.ua)
