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Pakistan traders hold nationwide shutdown over electricity bills, inflation
Closures in major cities with shops displaying placards decrying 'unreasonable increase in electricity bills and taxes'.
Sixteen pilgrims killed in Iraq road accident during religious gathering
Carnage on Iraq's highways often occurs during the Arbaeen religious event as millions flock to the city of Karbala.
Performer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76: ‘He lived his life like a song’
Best known for the 1977 song Margaritaville, it quickly took on a life of its own and became a 'a profound meditation'.
Gabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’
The coup - West and Central Africa's eighth in three years - drew cheering crowds onto the streets.
Ryyan Alshebl: From Syrian refugee to mayor of a German town
The 29-year-old who fled war in Syria eight years ago shares his journey from being a refugee to mayor of Ostelsheim.
As China’s economy stumbles, should the rest of the world worry?
China has recorded a series of weak economic data in the past six months.
The Nigerian rapper with a coat of many colours
The popular Nigerian rapper was a late bloomer but has since come into his own and made an impact in multiple fields.
Russia says Ukraine sea drones destroyed in failed attack on Crimea bridge
One naval drone was destroyed late on Friday and two others early on Saturday morning, Russia’s defence ministry says.
Mohamed al-Fayed, whose son died in crash with Princess Diana, dies at 94
Billionaire businessman Mohamed al-Fayed remained convinced his son, Dodi, and Diana were victims of a conspiracy.
Analysis: Fallout from Israel meeting shows militia power in Libya
The outcome of the meeting between Israel and Libya's foreign ministers is a weakened Libyan PM, and stronger militias.