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Egypt's lawmakers approve maritime deal with Greece
Egypts Parliament on Tuesday approved a maritime deal setting the countrys Mediterranean Sea boundary with Greece and demarcating an exclusive economic zone for oil and gas drilling rights, the staterun news agency reported.
Trump floats idea that fraud could lead to re-do of November election
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a massive shift to mailin voting in the November presidential election could cause so many problems officials might have to redo the vote.
Brazil raids traffickers smuggling cocaine to Europe
Brazilian Federal Police said Tuesday they were raiding more than 100 properties and seeking to arrest dozens of people in a crackdown on smuggling rings that shipped tons of cocaine within Brazil and to Europe.
Zimbabwe court bars top lawyer from representing journalist
A Zimbabwean magistrate Tuesday barred Beatrice Mtetwa, a top human rights lawyer, from representing a jailed journalist and ordered that she be prosecuted for comments posted on a Facebook page run by an American filmmaker.
Mossad head meets UAE national security adviser: WAM agency
The head of Israel's foreign intelligence service Mossad met the national security adviser of the United Arab Emirates during a visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE state news agency WAM said on Tuesday.
High-altitude airships company picks New Mexico for base
A technology company aiming to send highaltitude airships above Earth to monitor crops and bring broadband has chosen New Mexico for its U.S. production center, New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Tuesday.
Gunfire heard at Mali army base as soldiers mutiny outside capital
Gunfire was heard on Tuesday at an army base outside Mali's capital Bamako as diplomatic and security sources said a mutiny was under way.
Gaza's power plant shuts down amid Israel-Hamas standoff
Gaza's sole power plant shut down on Tuesday, leaving the territory's 2 million residents with only around four hours of electricity a day after Israel cut off fuel supplies in response to incendiary balloons launched by Palestinian militants.
Former Paris town hall deputy under inquiry over suspected rape
The Paris public prosecutor said on Tuesday it had opened a preliminary inquiry over the suspected rape of a minor against former Paris City Hall deputy mayor Christophe Girard.
Swedish diplomats leave N. Korea, but embassy remains open
Swedish staff have left the country's embassy in North Korea but the diplomatic mission in Pyongyang remains open and is being staffed by local employees, officials said Tuesday.
Netanyahu says UAE deal did not change Israeli policy on US arms sales
Israel has not softened its opposition to any U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates that could diminish its military superiority as part of the U.S.brokered normalisation of their ties, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Tuesday.
Mortar Shells Strike Kabul as Afghans Mark Independence Day, No Reports of Damage
The Interior Ministry's spokesman, Tariq Arian, said the mortars were fired from two vehicles in the northern and eastern part of the Afghan capital.
'Will Continue to Do What's Right': Hong Kong Leader 'Not too Bothered' by US Sanction Over Draconian Security Law
The sanctions came in response to China's imposition of a sweeping national security law on the semi-autonomous city after prolonged anti-China, pro-democracy protests last year.
'We the People': Array of voices at U.S. Democratic convention slam Trump, praise Biden
The Democratic Party presented a parade of passionate speakers on Monday making the case for electing Joe Biden president of the United States, the first day of a virtual convention to formally nominate him as the party's nominee to face President Donald...
Chinese diplomats return from Houston consulate shut by US
The staff of the Chinese consulate in Houston that was ordered shut by the U.S. government has returned to China.
Strong quake jolts central Philippines, no damage known yet
A powerful and shallow earthquake struck a central Philippine region Tuesday, prompting people to dash out of homes and offices but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage.