New Zanzibar hospital funded by China

The final touches are being made to a new hospital in Zanzibar with Chinese government investment of more than 100 million yuan ($15 million).

EU: Strenghten partnerships to stop economic woes

The European Union is willing to strengthen its partnerships and collaborations at a time when uncertainties pose greater challenges to the world economy, a senior official said on Monday.

Deep joy at a swimming pool

Dubbed Y-40 The Deep Joy, the swimming pool near Venice, Italy, has a variety of depths reaching 40 meters and features four underwater caves.

2 gored in bull run; bullfighter killed

Two men were in serious condition after being gored during the fourth day of the running of the bulls at Pamplona's San Fermin festival on Sunday, officials said. Three others sustained head injuries.

Israel find may help solve mystery

An archaeological discovery announced on Sunday in Israel may help solve an enduring biblical mystery: where did the ancient Philistines come from?

Ankara prepares shift in strategy: Turkish lawmaker

Last week, the Turkish government took steps to mend relations with both Israel and Russia. Now, Turkish People's Democratic Party (HDP) parliamentary group leader Idris Baluken suggests that Ankara may very well be carrying out secret negotiations aimed at mending ties with Syria as well.

Full veil banned for Rwandan Muslim women

The Mufti of Rwandan Muslims Salim Hitimana announced they had reached a decision banning wearing of the Muslim full-face veil - the niqab.

Dozens more arrests in Louisiana after leaders warn against protest violence

Police arrested dozens more protesters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Sunday after authorities warned they would not tolerate violence during street demonstrations over the fatal police shootings of two black men.

Dallas gunman wanted to stage larger assault on police: chief

The US military veteran who fatally shot five Dallas police officers last week had prepared to stage a larger assault on law enforcement, possibly with explosives, the city's police chief said on Sunday, citing evidence found in the killer's home.

Dallas police boost security after new threat

Police in the US city of Dallas, Texas, stepped up security Saturday after a new threat was received, two days after snipers killed five police officers during a mass protest in the city.

Philippine, Japan coast guards to hold exercise off Manila Bay

The Philippines and Japan coast guards are set to conduct bilateral exercise about combating piracy and armed robbery at sea this week off Manila Bay, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday.

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