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Explanation-Unraveling the crisis in Libya

Libya’s worst fighting in two years suddenly hit the capital, Tripoli, on Saturday. It explains what led to the violence, why it matters, and how things can unfold. HOW DID LIBYA FELL?

Firefighting tanker plane in deadly crash in Australia likely at a standstill – final report

A C-130 air tanker that crashed and killed all three Americans on board while fighting fires in Australia in 2020 likely stalled while flying in dangerous conditions after performing a flame retardant drop, say said investigators in a final report on Monday. The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) said it had identified a number of safety recommendations for large air tanker firefighting operations following the crash of the Lockheed Martin Corp plane, operated by Canadian private company Coulson Aviation under contract with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. (RFS).

Popes who resign are humble, Francis says on visit to central Italy

Pope Francis, who has often said he could step down in the future if poor health prevents him from leading the Catholic Church, praised Sunday the humility of one of the few popes in history to step down voluntarily instead of reigning for life. L’Aquila, a town in central Italy that Francis visited briefly, is the burial place of Celestine V, who resigned as pope in 1294 after just five months to resume his life as a hermit, establishing a prerogative papal.

US warships transit through Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi’s visit

On Sunday, two US Navy warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, the first such operation since US President Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which angered China, which considers the island as its territory. The US Navy, confirming a Reuters report, said the cruisers Chancellorsville and Antietam were conducting the ongoing operation. Such operations usually take eight to 12 hours and are closely monitored by the Chinese military.

Calm in Tripoli, Libya torn apart after worst fighting in years

Charred cars and buildings pockmarked by bullets marred the Libyan capital on Sunday, the day after intense fighting that killed 32 people but appeared to have strengthened the government in Tripoli. Battles raged in the city throughout Saturday as forces aligned with the parliament-backed administration of Fathi Bashagha failed to take control of the capital and topple the government of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah based in Tripoli.

US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces act to end ‘brutal torture’ in IS camp

US-backed Syrian Kurdish security forces have launched a new operation targeting Islamic State sleeper cells in a large northeast detention camp where violence has reached record levels. At least 44 people including 14 women have been killed this year in al-Hol camp, which houses internal refugees and families of suspected IS fighters.

EU Borrell: Visa ban for all Russians would lack needed support

European Union foreign ministers meeting later this week are unlikely to unanimously back a visa ban for all Russians, as would be needed to implement such a ban, said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Austrian television ORF on Sunday. “I don’t think cutting ties with the Russian civilian population will help and I don’t think this idea will get the required unanimity,” Borrell, who chairs meetings of EU foreign ministers, told Reuters. national channel.

Pakistani foreign minister says aid needed after ‘crushing’ floods

Pakistan needs financial help to cope with the “crushing” floods, its foreign minister said on Sunday, adding that he hoped financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund would take heed of the economic fallout. Unusually heavy monsoon rains caused devastating floods in the north and south of the country, affecting more than 30 million people and killing more than 1,000 people.

Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and towns in region bombed

Russian artillery fired at Ukrainian towns across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overnight, local officials said on Sunday, adding to residents’ anguish as reports of shelling around of the plant fueled fears of a radioactive catastrophe. Russia’s Defense Ministry says there have been more Ukrainian bombings of the plant in the past 24 hours, just a day after Moscow and Kyiv swapped accusations of targeting Russia’s biggest nuclear power plant. Europe, which has raised serious international concerns.

Protesters march in Belgrade against planned Gay Pride event

Thousands of religious and right-wing opponents of a European Gay Pride event to be hosted by Belgrade demonstrated in the Serbian capital on Sunday, even as the government said it would scrap or delay the Pride event. Belgrade is to host the EuroPride march on September 17, an event held in a different European city each year. But President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday it would be canceled or postponed, citing reasons including threats from right-wing activists.

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