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Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it 'discriminatory'.

Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.

Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.

Israeli strikes have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says.

Four states – Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota – are holding primaries ahead of November's midterms.

Leo called on Catholic clergy to develop a “culture of care” to fight the “scourge of abuse.” The pontiff also spoke to Spain’s parliament where he emphasized dignity for all people, including migrants.

The World Health Organization head is visiting Uganda, praising its “prompt and capable response” to the Ebola outbreak just across the border in DRC’s Ituri province. Uganda has logged just a few cases, mainly imported.

With over 90% of the votes counted in Peru’s runoff presidential election, right-wing conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing politician Roberto Sanchez are in a neck-and-neck race.

China’s President Xi Jinping has kicked off his first visit to North Korea in seven years. It is also Xi’s first international trip this year after hosting key summits with US and Russian leaders.

Police crack down down on supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee, which plans to hold a rally Tuesday.