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Ebola outbreak outpacing health response, WHO chief says
It comes as health facilities in some of the worst-hit regions are attacked amid ongoing violence. Source link
Trump demands Arab nations recognise Israel as part of Iran war deal
Donald Trump has boldly tied negotiations to end his war with Iran to a swathe of Arab nations formally establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. Source link
More than 20 hospitalised after substance sprayed in Tokyo mall
The shopping centre, located in the touristy and upmarket shopping district of Ginza, has been blocked off following the incident. Source link
Iran says 'no tolls' on Strait of Hormuz, but warns everything has a cost
While on assignment inside Iran, our reporter asked a foreign ministry official about the regime’s plan for the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesperson responded that “there is no toll” but also signalled crossing the strait will not be entirely free. Source link
China launches astronauts into space amid new race to Moon
China has launched three astronauts into space, including one who will stay for a year for a study of the long-term impacts on a human in orbit, ahead of Beijing’s goal of a crewed Moon landing by 2030. Source link
Trump says a deal is close. Here are the sticking points still dividing the US and Iran
A possible US-Iran agreement is taking shape, but the toughest issues are still unsettled, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and ending regional fighting. Source link
With an Iran deal looming, Republicans are turning on each other
The US president says he “won’t be rushed” to announce the details, but already critics and Iran are suggesting he has lost the negotiations. Source link
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
A bomb blast has hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the latest major attack claimed by separatist militants. Source link
Trump skips son's wedding due to his 'love of the United States'
US President Donald Trump has missed his son’s wedding ceremony in the Bahamas, citing his “love of the United States” as a key reason to stay in Washington. Source link
Politics and faith collide over choice for Tibet's next Dalai Lama
Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama decides when and where he will reincarnate. But China’s ruling Communist Party says it must choose who will replace him. Source link