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11 Killed in Vacation Home Fire in France

New York Times The victims were on an organized trip for people with mental disabilities in Wintzenheim, near the borders of Germany and Switzerland. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/france-fire-vacation-home.html

Imran Khan Appeals Prison Sentence in Pakistan

New York Times The former prime minister of Pakistan was jailed after being found guilty in a corruption case. The legal fight will determine his political future ahead of elections later this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/asia/imran-khan-appeal-prison-sentence.html

Dozens of Migrants Die After Boat Sinks in Strait of Sicily

New York Times Survivors said that 41 people, shunted by traffickers onto a small makeshift iron vessel, had drowned after it capsized en route from Tunisia to Italy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/migrants-boat-sinks-italy-tunisia.html

U.S. Nurse and Her Child Released by Kidnappers in Haiti

New York Times The abduction came as gang violence has begun cresting in Haiti and an international force may be headed to the Caribbean island nation to address the insecurity. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/americas/haiti-kidnapping-us-nurse-alix-dorsainvil.html

Trudeau Searches For a New Image After Separation From His Wife

New York Times Justin Trudeau cultivated the image of a modern husband, father and political figure in his political rise. How does he redefine himself after the breakup of his 18-year marriage? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/canada/trudeau-wife-separation-image.html

Aukus: US eyes Australia as test site for missiles to counter China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia could be the site to test advanced US missiles as the Pentagon seeks to expand the country’s role under the Aukus pact and counter China’s clout in the region. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3230544/aukus-us-eyes-australia-test-site-missiles-counter-china?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s jamboree failure sparks calls for heads to roll: ‘this is a national shame’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Questions were raised as early as 2017 on the suitability of the site in Buan, given its lack of natural shade and vulnerability to the elements. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230552/south-koreas-jamboree-failure-sparks-calls-heads-roll-national-shame?utm_source=rss_feed

Zaki’s release: A victory or smokescreen for Egypt’s human rights?

Jerusalem Post Observers debate whether Egypt’s pardon of a detained researcher signifies genuine reform or is merely an attempt to placate international critics. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754148

Explosion Rips Through Warehouse Near Moscow

New York Times Russian officials said dozens were injured in the explosion. The warehouse is on the grounds of a plant that produces night vision devices and binoculars, according to local media. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/russia-fireworks-warehouse-explosion.html

South China Sea: Philippines says ‘promise’ to remove grounded warship ‘a figment of China’s imagination’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The BRP Sierra Madre, which the Philippines deliberately grounded in 1999 in an effort to check China’s advance in the hotly contested waters, has long been a flashpoint between Manila and Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230542/south-china-sea-philippines-says-promise-remove-grounded-warship-figment-chinas-imagination?utm_source=rss_feed