US border agents habitually abuse human rights, report reveals (www.theguardian.com)
Australia's prime minister stands firm against the US on WikiLeaks founder's prosecution (apnews.com)
Russian ship hit in Novorossiysk, Black Sea drone attack, Ukraine sources say (www.bbc.com)
A Russian naval ship has been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack in the Black Sea, Ukrainian sources say....
Bank of America-led "Debt-For-Nature" swap for Gabon moves ahead with $500 Million bond (www.bloomberg.com)
Gabon’s debt-for-nature swap is edging closer to reality as the African nation tests international markets with a $500 million bond deal....
The US wants Kenya to lead a force in Haiti with 1,000 police. Watchdogs say they'll export abuse (apnews.com)
Iran's oil shipments to China triple in 3 years despite sanctions (www.al-monitor.com)
In March, China brokered the agreement that resumed diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. China has been Iran’s top trading partner for 10 straight years.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians as raids continue across occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem (peoplesdispatch.org)
The Chinese town engulfed by a flood to save Beijing (www.bbc.com)
Floodwaters were diverted from Beijing, but the water had to go somewhere - So Zhuozhou took the brunt.
Macron accused of authoritarianism after threat to cut off social media (www.theguardian.com)
Élysée insists French president not advocating general blackout as ministers say rioters using platforms to organise violence
Japan issues rare warning over fake X account (www.bbc.com)
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
Bhutan hopes to be next great baseball country (www.mlb.com)
High up in the Himalayas between Tibet and India sits the small Buddhist country of Bhutan. Sometimes known as the world's last Shangri-La, this nation of snowy alpine peaks and untouched mountain streams has fewer than 700,000 people who call it home. And yet perhaps the most remote country in the world is on its way to being a...
Israeli navy opens fire at Palestinian fisherman in Gaza (english.wafa.ps)
GAZA, Thursday, August 3, 2023 (WAFA) – A Palestinian fisherman was Thursday injured after he was shot by Israeli navy forces as he was sailing in the Gaza Sea, sources confirmed.
Cleric arrested for blasphemy after allowing women to preach in world's largest Muslim-majority country | CNN (www.cnn.com)
A Muslim cleric has been arrested on charges of blasphemy and hate speech in Indonesia after his decision to allow women to preach and pray beside men sparked a backlash in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
Rescue Teams Struggle to Reach Isolated Areas in Flood-Hit Hebei (www.sixthtone.com)
Argentina's entry into the BRICS has been unblocked (www.eldestapeweb.com)
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Brazil’s Lula slams UN over war in Ukraine (www.laprensalatina.com)
Dozens injured after protesters storm Eritrean festival in Stockholm (www.theguardian.com)
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UN says Japan gov't needs to support Johnny's sex abuse victims - The Mainichi (mainichi.jp)
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A U.N. Human Rights Council delegation urged the Japanese government on Friday to lead efforts in conducting a transparent investigation and supporting sex abuse victims after it examined abuse claims involving the late founder of Japan's top male talent agency, Johnny & Associates Inc.
President of Niger: My country is under attack and I’ve been taken hostage (www.washingtonpost.com)
Report Details ‘Shocking Pattern’ of Abuse by US Agents at Mexico Border (scheerpost.com)
Italian Left Condemns Giorgia Meloni Government's Decision to Cut Social Welfare for Poor Families (peoplesdispatch.org)
US/France threaten intervention in resource-rich Niger - Fears of war in West Africa (www.youtube.com)
Venezuela Formally Applies for BRICS Membership (orinocotribune.com)
Oil Coasts to Sixth Weekly Gain After Saudi, Russia Extend Cuts (www.bloomberg.com)
[Lebanon] Berri reportedly upset with Mikati over government debt law (m.naharnet.com)
[Lebanese] Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is upset by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s attempt to evade passing a law that would allow the government to borrow foreign currency from the central bank, al-Akhbar newspaper said Wednesday.