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Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka's ex-leader: local media
Singapore extends visa for Sri Lanka's ex-leader: local media
by  AFP

Singapore has extended a short-stay visa for Sri Lanka's deposed president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, local media in the city-state reported on Wednesday. Rajapaksa's 14-day visit pass has been extended, allowing him to stay until August 11, the Straits Times newspaper reported Wednesday, without citing a source.

Protesters against Panama's soaring costs end roadblocks: authorities
Protesters against Panama's soaring costs end roadblocks: authorities
by  AFP

Protesters angry at the high cost of living in Panama ended their three-week blockade of major roads on Tuesday, authorities said, as negotiations between the government and groups behind the demonstrations continued. The president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, had reiterated on Tuesday his call for protesters to reopen the roads.

'Don't go near': Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin
'Don't go near': Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin
by  AFP

Beachgoers in the Japanese region of Fukui have been warned to stay away from a displeased dolphin accused of biting swimmers, with officials urging visitors to "watch from afar". "We encourage visitors to watch the dolphin from afar if they come across it," the official said. tmo/sah/aha

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