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Canada
CMA head criticizes federal corporate tax plan, says will hurt patient care
Inconsistent rules for marijuana stock listings sow confusion
Police, counter-protesters clash at Quebec right-wing event
As solar eclipse approaches, electricity grid braces for disruption
Trudeau urges Canadians to maintain trust in immigration system
LNG Canada project ‘still alive’ as group assesses site
Health Canada approves application for interim safe injection site in Toronto
Evacuation order lifted after B.C. wildfire destroys dozens of homes
Status of Women Canada pushing for procurement to support female entrepreneurs

USA
10 Missing After US Destroyer Collides with Tanker
Trump Returns to a Changed White House
University of Texas removes Confederate statues
Kasich urges Trump to end staff chaos at White House and ‘settle it down’
Ex-Obama adviser Rhodes rips Trump's off-the-cuff diplomacy, spills details on drafting of Hiroshima speech
Petition to label Antifa as terrorists hits 100k signatures required for White House response
'America First' protesters face off with opponents at California beach rally
Yellen, Draghi Head to Jackson Hole Amid Inflation Unease
Fed’s Kaplan Says Immigration Key to U.S. Economy Beating China
‘US must pay $245mn to Iran’s chemical victims’
AI experts warn over 'killer robots'
U.S. Exports Gas to Europe, and Russia Aims to Counter
Trump signs legislation greenlighting War on Terrorism memorial for National Mall

Mexico
US, Canada, Mexico pledge quick work to update NAFTA
First Round of Talks to Revamp Nafta Reveals Friction
Hurricane Kenneth powers up in Pacific far off Mexico coast

Grenada
Grenada Records “Promising” Increase in Tourism Arrivals

Peru
Peru can benefit from Azerbaijan’s experience in oil & gas sphere
Cerro Chepen, a New Attraction on Peru’s Moche Route

Bolivia
Bolivia launches Truth Commission to investigate military dictatorships’ crimes

Brazil
India's growth story under PM Modi enthrals BRICS meet in China

Asia

Japan
Maehara, Edano to face off in race to elect new Democratic Party leader
Gov't to test effectiveness of data recorders in preventing small aircraft crashes
Miyagi to remove 'suggestive' PR video amid sexist criticism
Nikkei ends at fresh 3.5-month low amid N. Korea concerns
Japan dept. store sales fall 1.4% in July on sluggish clothing sales
Japan's scientists develop superthin nano sensors that may be the next big advance in wearable tech
Kumamoto railway struggles to rebuild after devastating 2016 quake
Citi to Move 1,200 Workers in Tokyo Office Shift
Everything You Need to Know: How Japan Could Get Nuclear Weapons

N. Korea
S. Korea, US begin military drills amid North threats
Aid blocked from North Korea as sanctions frighten shippers
Talk of ‘Preventive War’ Rises in White House Over North Korea

S. Korea
US, South Korea Seem to Scale Back War Games
Protesters in Seoul march for peace on Korean Peninsula
Seoul Urges Pyongyang to Avoid 'Provocations' Amid US-South Korea Drills
South Korea and U.S. to discuss possible amendments to FTA in Seoul
National Assembly committees to meet to balance accounts of last year's budget

China
China to Relaunch One of World's Fastest Bullet Trains
Reports: China accuses luxury e-retailer of smuggling
China's Great Wall interested in acquiring Fiat Chrysler: Great Wall official
Hong Kong property investors go trophy hunting in London despite Brexit
China to continue efforts to implement UN 2030 Agenda
East China province braces for typhoon
China restores ecosystem along its longest inland river
New Freight Train Route Between Russia and China
Amid Doklam stand-off, Chinese army holds military drill
SocioSpyder: Why Pentagon Monitors Russian, Chinese Social Networks

Taiwan
New Kuomintang chairman reaffirms 1992 Consensus
Taiwan export orders grow for 12th straight month in July
Export-Import Bank of India lists bonds in Taiwan, Singapore
Government's diplomatic policies enjoys 70% approval rating : poll

Philippines
Philippine churches to ring bells to protest drug killings
PNP: Let's not generalize drug war based on Kian's death
Escudero warns abusive drug war cops: Duterte's term ends in 2022
9 dead, 11 wounded in southern Philippines attack

Vietnam
Scientist invents firefighting material that reduces time, cost
President stresses cyber crime vigilance
PM Phúc tours Thai province
Ex-VN Pharma officials on trial for smuggling cancer medicines

Laos
New facilities to develop aquaculture in Laos
Vientiane continuing consultation on road fund
UXO continue to kill, maim local population

Thailand
Two organic bills proposed for royal endorsement
Police seek 10 arrest warrants for deep South raid
Yingluck rice-pledging case: possible outcomes of court’s verdict
BMA now pays money rewards to people reporting traffic offences
240,000 ya ba pills seized in Mae Sai district following car chase
​Vietnamese businesses in pursuit of entry into Thai consumer market

Cambodia
UN: Cambodia ‘Approaching a Precipice’ Amid Threats, Fear
In Charm Offensive, Hun Sen Promises Workers Raises, Pension
Tax Head Threatens Daily With September 4 Closure

Malaysia
KL apologizes Indonesia over flag mistake at 29th SEA Games
Malaysia insists leading SAR for missing US sailors
New appeal for ringgit, a currency of choice for carry-trade
Malakoff Q2 earnings down 20% to RM103m

Singapore
US guided-missile destroyer collides with merchant vessel in Singapore

Indonesia
Indonesian activists protest against Malaysia over Indonesian flag misprint
President hands land certificates to "Jabodetabek" communities

Bangladesh
Tangail rail link by afternoon, officials hope
SC clears way for Gatco graft trial against Khaleda
Rangamati-Ctg road opens to heavy plying
Bangladesh sentences 10 to death for plot to kill PM Hasina

Nepal
Concerns about possible disease outbreaks following Nepal floods

India
Stones, rods & fists: Chinese & Indian troops' border brawl caught on video
Search ongoing after Indian rail crash claims at least 23 lives
SC grants bail to Lt. Col Shrikant Purohit in Malegaon case
Siddaramaiah brushes aside BJP's charge of using ACB as political tool
Flood-hit Bihar stares at epidemics
Delhi airport shut for 40 mins after drone spotted
IT employees cite Article 19, form union
Defaulters owe 27 pc of total amount to SBI alone, PNB next
Death toll in India's Bihar floods rises to 253
Solution of Doklam very soon, want to tell neighbours India wants peace: Rajnath Singh

Middle East

Pakistan
Suspect Raising Money for IS Granted Bail in Pakistan
Police fire tear gas, water cannon to disperse enraged lawyers outside LHC
PML-N bigwigs trying to defuse tensions
7 policemen kidnapped near Rajanpur successfully rescued
Water resources, tax policy should be among top priorities
New US Afghan policy may push Pak towards China, Russia: Report

Afghanistan
Trump to Outline 'Path Forward' for US in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Special Operations Forces Transition from Division to Corps
UN verifies mass killings in northern Afghanistan

Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Prosecutions Thin Ranks of Presidential Contenders

Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: “More Than 10,000 Criminals Roaming the Streets”

Armenia
Soldier of Armenian defense ministry dies

Azerbaijan
Global Young Leaders Forum kicks off in Baku
President, Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev views Mobile Field Surgical Hospital of Defense Ministry
President Ilham Aliyev attends inauguration of Logistics Center of Shamkir Agropark
Azerbaijan eyes deepening cooperation with John Deere

Iran
Iranian president calls defending nuclear deal top priority
Boosting ties with neighbors among Zarif top priorities
Iran top general cautions on religious sedition in Islamic world
Mitral valve replacement without open-heart surgery
Former Iranian President Appeals To Supreme Leader Over House Arrests
Alleged Role In State Crackdown Haunts Rohani's New Communications Minister

Iraq
United States welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister's announcement of a new offensive to liberate Tal Afar
Iranian bank opens branch in Iraq’s Najaf
Preparations under way to reopen Iraq border crossing
‘Iran’s interests in Iraq, Syria not materialistic’

Syria
Russian military aviation stamps out terrorists en-route to Syria’s Deir ez-Zor
Militants launch shell on exhibition complex near Damascus — media
Five People Died in a Missile Attack Aimed at the International Fair in Damascus
US does not intend to remain in Syria after defeating ISIL
Syria's Assad rejects security cooperation with the West

Turkey
Erdoğan criticizes US for weapons sent to SDF in Syria
Smoking of drivers in private vehicles to be illegal in Turkey
Turkish Interior Ministry reshuffles 22 provincial police chiefs
Coup defeater commander reshuffled to Army Corps
One million women in Turkey quit jobs in five years to raise children

Lebanon
Three Lebanese soldiers are killed and another wounded in a landmine blast
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister meets Aoun
Aoun signs salary scale, tax hike

Israel
Intel CEO arrives in Israel
Israeli teens attack IDF soldiers for looking Arab, one arrested
Long-awaited Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway edges closer to maiden journey
‘Syria war US-Zionist plan to save Israel’
Israeli Military Veterans Built a Sniper Drone

Palestine
Palestinian teachers return to Kuwait after a 25 year absence

Jordan
Queen visits paediatric hospital, joins patients for Children’s Museum activity
Mulki discusses anti-terror fight, trade with Iraqi defence minister

Kuwait
China Ambassador says the Chinese companies are developing 84 projects in Kuwait

Oman
Jordan, Oman agree to revive old deals

Qatar
Saudi plane for Qatari pilgrims waits on Doha for landing rights: airline
Little-Known Qatari Sheikh Embraced by Saudi in Surprise Move
Saudia says Doha has failed to grant permission for its planes to land and fetch pilgrims
Mystery Qatari sheikh pushed into Gulf crisis spotlight
Cutting defense ties with Turkey illegal: Qatar

Saudi Arabia
Oil prices down ahead of OPEC/non-OPEC meeting
800,000 more pilgrims due this year after Makkah grand mosque expansion
4 ministries implement Saudization to create jobs
Saudi Arabia engages Iraq at Iran's dismay

U. A. E.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives a phone call from US Secretary of Defense
UAE's weather department issues fog warning
UAE backs counter-revolutions: Qatar's envoy to Turkey

Yemen
UN relief chief urges immediate funding as Yemen "catastrophe" escalates

Europe

United Kingdom
London's 'Big Ben' to Go Silent Until 2021
U.K. Old Boys Club Fought by Courts Criticized for Lack of Women
Britain's post-Brexit trade deals will make world safer place, vows UK's new chief trade negotiator
Britain set to bask in mini-heatwave as temperatures set to beat August high
Philip Hammond urged to help low-income families
Hundreds attend anniversary memorial in Manchester
Labour urges college principals to get students on electoral register

Ireland
Trudeau, Irish leader Leo Varadkar march in Montreal Pride parade
Chaos hits capital as 'arrogant' new traffic plans begin

Portugal
365 Algarve cultural agenda approved for second year
Lisbon airport security blunder causes delays
Lisbon ups security following Ramblas atrocity
PM, minister call in civilian, military chiefs to focus fire efforts
Porto, North welcome more tourists, revenue per room up

Spain
Barcelona Attack Driver Still at Large, Identity Confirmed
Lebanese army steamrolls ISIS border positions, raises Spanish flag for Barcelona victims
Imam accused of masterminding Barcelona attacks led “normal” life

France
French Unions Fret as Macron Readies Promised Labor-Law Upheaval
France's Total says it will buy Maersk Oil for $7.45 billion
Another death on Mont Blanc amid attempts to crack down on under-equipped climbers
Fire strands thousands of rail passengers in southern France

Belgium
Japan issues measles warning for travelers to Europe
Europe cannot rely on US support to defend itself – EU Commission chief
Maersk, miners help limit losses in European shares as risk-off moves continue
Belgian forces help Iraqis drive out IS

Germany
Merkel's CDU leads the polls, but why?
Breitbart apologizes after Podolski blunder
Merkel talks security, migration at TV townhall
Berlin: 9 injured after smoke bomb goes off at Kurdish event

Austria
Stop meddling in EU elections: Austria FM to Erdogan
Austria's Kurz seeks to be youngest chancellor

Switzerland
Swiss president condemns Barcelona attacks

Italy
Italy expels men accused of holding extremist ties
UN voices concern after Rome migrant eviction

Holy See
Cardinal Parolin: Dialogue of Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches to help them feel unity

Croatia
While on Summer Vacation, MPs Spend 10 Million Kunas
City Youth Policy: Cooperation Between Dubrovnik and Lepoglava

Serbia
Hungarian Defence Minister held talks with Serbian counterpart

Kosovo
Kosovo's election deadlock blocks funds, recognition

Greece
Three charged with deliberate arson on Corfu
Wildfires raze some 50,000 hectares a year, survey finds

Bulgaria
Planet’s future to be built together with young leaders: Bulgarian ex-president
49 Years Since Tanks Rolled in to End Prague Spring
For the Last 7 days, More Than 130 Fires Have Been Extinguished in Bulgaria
Gallup International: Only 25% of the People in Bulgaria Are Ready To Fight For Their Country

Romania
PM Tudose signs condolence book at Spanish Embassy
TAROM Director resigns
PM Tudose: PM's control body will analyse TAROM; company must operate on a profit
Dodon Denounces Romania Reunification Idea In Rare Visit To Gagauzia

Hungary
Hungarian President: ‘We must once again protect our borders’
Dialogue co-leader: Opposition parties fighting each other instead of cooperating
Lukashenko sends St. Stephen's Day greetings to Hungary

Slovakia
Garth: We need a deal that will benefit both
Cinemas draw more visitors than in 2016; Slovak films are biggest blockbusters
Regional authority stops money for school that warned against fascists
Slovakia's Nafta seeks to become operator of PSA for Yuzivske gas field

Poland
Russian Jews slam Moscow’s exclusion from Holocaust memorial project in Poland
‘Europe must wake up from lethargy’: Polish PM
Rainfall warnings for eastern, southern Poland
Pension advisers at work as Poland prepares to lower retirement age

Ukraine
Pretrial detention for Rozenblat extended until Oct 17
Ukraine reports 47 attacks on Ukraine troops, two defenders injured, three traumatized
Ukraine's national interests and U.S. external interests coincide, but situation may change

Belarus
Lukashenko inspects progress in harvest campaign from helicopter
Belarus MFA confirms plans of Russian president's aide, U.S. envoy on Ukraine to meet in Minsk
Belarus' finance ministry starts floating $50m worth of bonds
Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Afghanistan

Russia
Russian Arctic National Park to set up reserve area on Novaya Zemlya
Putin's Would-Be Successors Ranked Ahead of 2018 Elections
Goldman Warns Stronger Euro May Be Russian Bonds' Achilles Heel
Natural Gas Bears Stage Biggest Retreat in 11 Months Amid Rally
Over 200 Daesh terrorists killed in airstrike: Russia

Georgia
Azerbaijan issues nearly $632M for construction of BTK's Georgian section

Lithuania
Lithuania receives first shipment of LNG from U.S

Estonia
Mõis’ plan for Center’s voters shock to FTC

Finland
Finland observes silence in honor of stabbing victims, quizzes wounded suspect

Sweden
Sweden to deport 106yo Afghani woman, world’s ‘oldest refugee’ – reports
Swedish Premier Calls for Resistance Against White-Power Threat
Stockholm house prices double in a decade
Spontaneous dancing still forbidden in Swedish bars, despite promise of rule change

Norway
‘No increase’ in terror threat

Africa

Egypt
PA, Egyptian and Jordanian FMs meet in Cairo ahead of US Mideast visit

Libya
Jordan: King renews support for Libya’s national concord
Under the radar, Russia’s influence in Libya is growing

Morocco
China-Africa Investment Forum to open in Marrakech

Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Deadly Floods and Mudslides Were 'Man-Made Disaster'
Sierra Leone: 3 officials fired over alleged Hajj scam

Burkina Faso
Parliament chief vows to follow-up on gov't efforts on Burkina Faso victims

Nigeria
Nigerian President Addresses Nation After Months Away
Calls for Nigeria breakup crossed red line: Bhuari
Nigeria: 12 Die in Lagos Boat Accident
FG pension liabilities to rise by N20bn with exemption of paramilitary from CPS
Nigerian president vows to step up fight against Boko Haram

Sudan
Sudanese Children of IS Militants Released in Libya
Sudan: Cholera Still Spreading
UK Continues To Support Most Vulnerable In Sudan Through Cash Assistance

South Sudan
EU offers Uganda $2.2m for South Sudan refugees

Ethiopia
Smugglers Target Ethiopian, Somali Teens for Deadly Trip to Yemen

Somalia
Somalia: Forces Capture Key Al-Shabaab Town of Bariire

Kenya
More than 70,000 children at risk of death in Kenya

Uganda
Uganda: President Stranded With Land Amendment Bill

Angola
Election2017: Ruling party candidate pays homage to president

Tanzania
Western zone referral hospital planned in Tabora

Mozambique
Japan foreign minister to visit Mozambique, Ethiopia

Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's 'poisoned' VP Mnangagwa airlifted to SA - report
Mugabe's deputy returns from SA 'after food poisoning treatment'
'No need to panic, VP Mnangagwa is recovering well,' says Zim minister
The US considers cutting aid to Zimbabwe

South Africa
Zimbabwe first lady escapes prosecution in S Africa
Guptas sell ANN7 and The New Age to Mzwanele Manyi
MPs can't punish Zuma without hurting the ANC
Latest on Zim VP Mnangagwa: SA doctors 'detected traces of palladium poison'
Diplomatic immunity for Grace Mugabe warranted - Nkoana-Mashabane
South Africa: At Least 18 Dead in KZN Taxi Crash

Oceania

Australia
How Aussie Gay Marriage Debate Moved to Mailboxes
North Korea warns Australia over 'suicidal act'
Bluetooth: Dangerous new drug trend
Women taking the reins in cattle industry
Meningococcal disease blamed for death of WA teen in Tasmania
'People see chaos and we wear it': MPs angry over citizenship fiasco
Facebook, Google, Apple to be grilled by Senate inquiry
Hanson warned she will wear blame for attacks after burqa stunt

New Zealand
Cheap GP Visits For 600,000 More NZers
ACT - Seymour responds to resignation of Dunne
Deregistered: Independent Board Decision On Family First
Transport Policies: Nats' New $10.5bn Roads Of National Significance

Papua New Guinea
Failed LEaP program expecting changes