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Thousands of Orthodox Serbians march against EuroPride
Thousands of Orthodox Christians marched in Belgrade Sunday to warn against holding EuroPride, despite the Serbian authorities' decision to cancel the pan-European gathering of the LGBTQ community next month. Addressing the crowd on Sunday, Serbian Orthodox Bishop Nikanor hailed the authorities' decision to reverse "the desecration of our country, our Church and our family".
A dancing Hillary Clinton comes to Finnish leader's defense
"Keep dancing," former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tweeted Sunday, lending her personal support to Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, whose taste for partying has drawn global attention. Marin quickly responded, tweeting back, "Thank you @Hillary Clinton," and including a heart emoji.
Japan vows to work for 'more resilient' African economies
Japan will cooperate closely with African countries to promote "more resilient" economies, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the final session of an investment conference in Tunisia on Sunday.
Angola bids solemn farewell to ex-strongman dos Santos
Angolans and world leaders gathered on Sunday for the state funeral of former strongman president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, whose nearly four-decade rule of the oil-rich nation was marred by allegations of plunder and nepotism. As one of the longest-ruling African leaders, he established himself as a political heavyweight beyond the country's borders.
Flood fate of thousands lies with colonial-era Pakistan barrage
The fate of hundreds of thousands of people in Pakistan's southern Sindh province lies with a 90-year-old barrage that directs the flow of water from the mighty Indus River into one of the world's largest irrigation systems.
Three things we learned from England-South Africa 2nd Test
England overwhelmed South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in the second Test at Manchester's Old Trafford on Saturday. This win, which meant England levelled a three-match series at 1-1, was even more emphatic than South Africa's innings and 12-run triumph in the first Test at Lord's.
Six dead as truck hits Dutch village barbecue
Dutch police on Sunday said six people were killed and seven other people hurt after a truck ran off the top of a dike road and ploughed into revellers at a neighbourhood barbecue. "Due to the neighbourhood barbecue, many people were present during the incident," police said.
Thousands rally in Argentina to support ex-leader Kirchner
Supporters of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner -- on trial for alleged corruption -- gathered across the country on Saturday, with police using tear gas and water cannon in the capital Buenos Aires.
Libya clashes death toll rises to 32, and 159 wounded: ministry
Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of major new conflict.
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