US to withdraw 2,200 troops from Iraq by end of September
The remaining 3,000 personnel will continue to assist Iraqi forces combating the remnants of IS. BBC News – Middle East
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Bolivia’s ex-leader Evo Morales barred from senate run
A judge upholds a decision against ex-President Evo Morales, which makes him unable to run for senate. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Moria migrants: Fire destroys Greece’s camp on Lesbos
Nearly 13,000 migrants lived at the camp on the island of Lesbos – four times the number it can hold. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Social gatherings above six banned in England from 14 September
A new legal limit will be enforced through a £100 fine but will not apply to schools or workplaces. BBC News – UK
Justice dept seeks to defend Trump defamation case
A woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks
A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned. BBC News – Africa