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Vatican signs provisional agreement with Beijing over Bishops

Study: Baby turtles at increased risk of dying from ingested plastic

Ingesting plastic can clog canals and cause lethal internal injuries.

Chinese Premier promotes free trade at Summer Davos 2018

China’s Premier Li Keqiang defended free trade and multi-lateralism at the Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin, as his country is locked in an escalating trade conflict with the United States.

May, at summit, urges EU to ‘evolve’ Brexit position

British Prime Minister Theresa May, arriving at an EU summit dinner in Austria on Wednesday, called on fellow European Union leaders to follow her lead and adapt their Brexit negotiating stance to get a good deal.

President Vizcarra issues ultimatum to Congress on anti-corruption reforms

A political crisis in Peru. President Martin Vizcarra has issued an ultimatum to the Congress — either back anti-corruption measures or dismiss his cabinet. But if they choose dismissal, they’ll be handing Vizcarra the power to dissolve Congress and call new elections.

At least 4 wounded and suspect dead after shooting at Middleton, Wisconsin business

Officials say the suspect in a Wisconsin workplace shooting that injured four people has died after being shot by police.

US again slashing number of refugees it will accept

For a second straight year the U.S. will slash the number of refugees it will accept, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, insisting amid criticism from human rights groups that the country is still committed to providing sanctuary to people fleeing the world’s danger zones.

Kim and Moon wrap up official meetings of inter-Korean summit

The leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) announced a wide range of agreements Wednesday which they said were a major step toward peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Aftermath of Typhoon Mangkhut reveals dangers of Philippines mining

Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for more than 50 people buried by landslides caused by Typhoon Mangkhut. Most of them are miners who disregarded repeated warnings to evacuate.

California writes bill touting benefits of its relationship with China

As the trade tensions between Washington and Beijing ratchet up, there’s at least one U.S. state that doesn’t share the Trump administration’s view. The Democratic stronghold of California has taken steps to emphasize the significance of its relationship with China.

UNGA expecting high-level debates on Syria crisis, Iran nuclear deal

The 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly opened with some pressing global issues up for debate.

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