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Syria says four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in DamascusAnother four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria’s state media say. BBC News – Middle East

Amazon deal lacks concrete measures, say climate activistsA summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off LampedusaFour survivors told rescuers the boat set off from Tunisia carrying 45 people, including three children. BBC News – Europe

PSNI data breach: Police update security advice after data errorConstable says publication of details of police in Northern Ireland highlights safety concerns. BBC News – UK

Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazesDozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina. BBC News – US & Canada

Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifiesResidents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces. BBC News – Africa

Five Choice Quotes For Modern-Day Politics Based on a few choice quotes from history, here’s a brief review of just what is happening in the world of politics: 1. “There are t […]

Higher food prices may be here to stay, says Bank economistChief economist Huw Pill has warned that food prices may never return to levels previously seen. BBC News – Business

The remarkable recovery of Syria's earthquake babySix months ago today, Afraa was pulled from rubble, still attached to her umbilical cord and barely alive. BBC News – Middle East

Carbon credits – land grab or the Amazon’s future?The eight countries who share the rainforest are in Brazil for a “milestone” meeting. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean