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Melbourne couple accused of enslaving woman shrug off modern-day slavery charges: ‘very unfair’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The number of people living in modern slavery in Australia has more than doubled in the past four years amid a rise in migrant workers. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230561/melbourne-couple-accused-enslaving-woman-shrug-modern-day-slavery-charges-very-unfair?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Downs 2 Drones Near Moscow, as Ukraine War’s New Phase Intensifies

New York Times It was the 12th time in the past three weeks that Russian officials had reported intercepting such aerial attacks in the heart of the capital. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/russia-drones-moscow-warehouse-explosion.html

In effort to engage Asean members, US hosts new fellowship training programme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The initiative is part of US President Joe Biden’s efforts to convince Asean that his administration wants to work with the region on its own merits, not just in the context of US-China competition.…

Fifa Women’s World Cup: lack of female coaches spurs calls for more women in dugouts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ongoing Women’s World Cup has exposed the lack of female coaches, but there are signs that things are improving in several countries. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3230557/fifa-womens-world-cup-lack-female-coaches-spurs-calls-more-women-dugouts?utm_source=rss_feed

Robbie Robertson, Guitarist and Songwriter With the Band, Dies at 80

New York Times The music he and his bandmates made stood out by inverting the increasing volume and mania of psychedelic rock. “We just went completely left when everyone else went right,” he once said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/arts/music/robbie-robertson-dead.html

Syria’s Assad says will not meet Erdogan, insists on Turkish troops withdrawal

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria’s Assad rules out the possibility of a meeting with Erdogan, insisting on the withdrawal of Turkish occupation forces from his country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/09/708656/Syrian-President-Bashar-alAssad-meeting-Turkish-Recep-Tayyip-Erdogan-withdrawal-occupation-forces-

Was That an Earthquake in Rome? No, It Was a Travis Scott Concert.

New York Times The rap star’s show in Rome at the Circus Maximus, an archaeological site by day and concert venue by night, has raised concerns about the risks posed by crowds. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/travis-scott-rome-earthquake.html

Amid Niger Coup, Nigeria Grapples with Potential Military Intervention

New York Times An ongoing coup in Niger could shape the future of a West African regional bloc and the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly elected leader of Nigeria. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/africa/niger-coup-nigeria-military.html

Israeli military says war readiness harmed by protesting reservists

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel’s military says its readiness has been harmed by thousands reservists who are refusing duty in protest against judicial overhaul. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/09/708655/Palestine-Israel-reservists-military-readiness-Netanyahu-protests

Hundreds launch mass hunger strike at Bahrain’s notorious prison

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s Middle East-based 5th Fleet, is in the midst of a decade-long crackdown on all dissent after the 2011 popular uprising. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/09/708651/Bahrain-al-Wefaq–Jaw-US-Israel-