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Cyprus to rely more on desalination plants as arid winters leave dams dry

Global chemical arms monitoring watchdog convenes meeting to discuss Syria situation

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Olympic cycling champ Evenepoel and Belgian Post Office send door safety message to drivers

An explosion in the Afghan capital has killed the Taliban refugee minister, Interior Ministry official says

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Myanmar’s economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says

India’s new central bank governor takes over as economic growth slows and inflation rises

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

Philippine vice president skips hearing into threats she made against the president

A Lebanese man who spent 32 years in Syrian prisons is welcomed home

Australian police launch a special operation to investigate increased antisemitic attacks

AP PHOTOS: In India’s northeast, Nagas showcase traditional culture at Hornbill Festival

US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability

Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says

Palestinian medics say an Israeli strike on a home in northern Gaza killed 19 people

Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

A mother in Gaza hasn’t seen her daughter since Israeli troops raided their home

Vandals burn a car and spray graffiti in latest antisemitic attack in Australia

US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern

Hundreds protest in New Delhi against reported attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed and is now stable

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years