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Saudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRW
Rights group has documented targeting refugees by firearms, explosive weapons when trying to cross into Saudi Arabia.
To beat the heat in Northwestern Syria, people head for the water
In a region decimated by an earthquake and populated mostly by IDPs, the intense heat is making life harder than
China’s central bank cuts key interest rate amid concerns for economy
People's Bank of China's decision to leave 5-year lending rate unchanged greeted with disappointment by markets.
I saw the tarmac murder that haunts the Philippines 40 years later
Benigno Aquino Jr's killing sparked the revolt that ousted Ferdinand Marcos, the autocrat whose son now rules the nation
Trump confirms won’t join this week’s Republican presidential debates
Former president claims he is so well known among the public, he does not need to participate.
Why China is grappling with falling prices – and being compared to Japan
The world’s second-largest economy is grappling with deflation, raising fears of Japan-style stagnation.
China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang
Beijing's top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of nuclear deal.
Tropical Storm Hilary drenches usually arid southern California
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as rare storm brings unprecedented rain.
Arevalo wins Guatemala presidency in landslide amid hopes for change
Anti-corruption campaigner promises to tackle widespread corruption and violence that has fuelled migration to the US.
Singapore employers using police to threaten domestic workers, report says
More than 80 percent of police reports made by bosses against their maids do not lead to charges, rights group says.