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26 more dead in India monsoon fury, waters recede in Bangladesh
26 more dead in India monsoon fury, waters recede in Bangladesh
World
by  AFP

At least 26 more people have died in monsoon flooding and lightning strikes in India, as millions remained marooned in the country and neighbouring Bangladesh, authorities said Monday. Floods are a regular menace in India and Bangladesh, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency, ferocity and unpredictability for the two countries' 1.6 billion people.

Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown
Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown
World
by  AFP

Sri Lanka closed schools and halted all non-essential government services on Monday, beginning a two-week shutdown to conserve fast-depleting fuel reserves as the International Monetary Fund opened talks with Colombo on a possible bailout.

Australian PM hopes for 'diplomatic' progress in Assange legal saga
Australian PM hopes for 'diplomatic' progress in Assange legal saga
World
by  AFP

Australia's prime minister said Monday he will engage "diplomatically" over the US prosecution of Julian Assange, but he is standing by earlier remarks questioning the purpose of further legal action. Instead, he said: "I intend to lead a government that engages diplomatically and appropriately with our partners."