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Lebanese PM steps down after Beirut blast, public anger BEIRUT — Lebanon's prime minister stepped down from his job Monday in the wake of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut that has triggered public outrage, saying... by The Associated Press - August 10, 2020

Cotton among 11 U.S. politicians, heads of organizations sanctioned by China BEIJING — China on Monday announced unspecified sanctions against 11 U.S. politicians and heads of organizations promoting democratic causes, including Senators... by The Associated Press - August 10, 2020

2 more officials resign amid Beirut blast furor; U.S., other donors raise $298M in aid BEIRUT -- Lebanon's government was in crisis Sunday as key ministers resigned after the blast that gutted parts of the capital last week and demonstrators furio... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

U.S.' virus response scorned in Europe ROME -- With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassing 5 million Sunday, by far the most of any country, the struggle of the most powerful nation in th... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

Germany's school-rule variety raises virus concerns BERLIN -- Masks during class, masks only in the halls, no masks at all. Distance when possible, no distance within same-grade groups, no distance at all. by DAVID RISING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

The World in Brief Pakistan flood death toll climbs to 58 by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

U.S. health secretary arrives in Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan -- U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official sinc... by JOHNSON LAI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

Nagasaki recalls U.S. bomb, urges nuke ban TOKYO -- The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, with the mayor and dwindling survivors urging world lea... by MARI YAMAGUCHI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

Afghans make move toward peace KABUL, Afghanistan -- A traditional Afghan council concluded Sunday with hundreds of delegates agreeing to free 400 Taliban members, paving the way for an early... by RAHIM FAIEZ AND KATHY GANNON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

Belarus protesters violently dispersed MINSK, Belarus — Phalanxes of Belarusian police in full riot gear violently dispersed thousands of demonstrators who poured into the streets to challenge the ea... by YURAS KARMANAU The Associated Press - August 10, 2020

Angry residents of Beirut take to the ruined streets BEIRUT -- Public fury over last week's explosion in Beirut took a new turn Saturday night as demonstrators stormed government institutions and clashed for hours... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 9, 2020

Endangered monkeys get bridge RIO DE JANEIRO -- The overpass juts from a forest over a four-lane highway in a rural area outside Rio de Janeiro. It's meant for a very special sort of pedestr... by MARCELO DE SOUSA AND MARIO LOBAO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 9, 2020

The World in Brief Bomb kills 8 soldiers at base in Somalia by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 9, 2020

Belarus president fights for reelection MINSK, Belarus -- After 26 years in office, the authoritarian leader of Belarus is facing his toughest challenge yet as he runs for a sixth term. by YURAS KARMANAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 9, 2020

Hong Kong, China condemn U.S. sanctions Hong Kong and Chinese officials by turns condemned a Friday move by the Trump administration to impose sanctions on Hong Kong's chief executive, Carrie Lam, and... by PAUL MOZUR THE NEW YORK TIMES - August 9, 2020