2. Ending His Political Career, Britain’s Ex-Leader Cameron Resigns as Lawmaker
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron announced his resignation from his seat in parliament to avoid becoming a distraction for his successor, ending his political career just weeks after he lost the referendum to stay in European Union.
3. US Bombers Fly over South Korea in Show of Force After North Korea Nuclear Test
Two US supersonic B-1 Lancer strategic bombers flew over South Korea in a show of force and solidarity with its ally amid heightened tension following North Korea’s fifth nuclear test on Friday.
4. Syria Cease-Fire Takes Effect with Assad Emboldened, Opposition Wary
In a second attempt this year by Washington and Moscow to halt the five-year civil war, a nationwide cease-fire brokered by the United States and Russia went into effect in Syria.
5. Mosque Where Florida Nightclub Shooter Worshiped Set on Fire
Florida mosque where Omar Mateen, who committed the deadliest mass shooting in US history, prayed, is badly damaged in arson attack, investigators reported.
6. President Duterte Said He Wants US Special Forces out of Southern Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called for the withdrawal of US special forces troops from a group of islands in the southern Philippines saying their presence could complicate offensives against Islamist militants notorious for beheading Westerners.
7. Brazil’s Former Speaker Faces Ouster from Congress over Swiss Accounts
Two weeks after removal of Dilma Rousseff as Brazil’s president, the lower house of Congress will be meeting to vote on whether to expel lawmaker who engineered her impeachment and who faces corruption charges in Supreme court.
8. Germany, France Seek Stronger EU Defense After Brexit Document
Germany and France outlined plans to deepen European military cooperation, a document shows, as Britain’s exit from European Union removed one of bigger obstacles to stronger EU defense in tandem with NATO.
9. Western Powers Call on Libyan Forces That Seized Ports to Withdraw
The United States and five European powers urge forces loyal to eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar to withdraw from several key oil ports seized from a rival force over the weekend.
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