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World News Hits on Tuesday


Tue 20 Aug 2019 | 09:21 AM
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“See” present the most dominating headlines for world News on Tuesday.

Jordan Parliament Calls for Expelling Israeli Envoy, Reacting to 'Violations' at Jerusalem Holy site

Jordanian members of parliament reportedly renewed their recommendation on Monday for the kingdom to close the Israeli Embassy in the capital city of Amman, citing what they called Israeli “violations” at a Jerusalem holy site sacred to Muslim and Jewish people. (Fox News)

Besieged Kashmiri Neighborhood in Test of Wills with India's Modi

For more than a week, the young men of Soura, a densely populated enclave in Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar, have been taking turns to maintain an around-the-clock vigil at the entry points to their neighborhood. (Reuters)

UK's Johnson Tells Germany and France: Do a Brexit Deal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on France and Germany on Monday to change their position on Brexit and negotiate a new exit deal for Britain, reiterating his stance that he is ready to leave the European Union without a deal if they do not.  (Reuters)

Gina Lopez, Philippine Anti-Mining Advocate,Dies Aged 65

Staunch eco-campaigner and former Philippine Environment Minister Gina Lopez has died at the age of 65. (BBC)

Trump Urges Restraint by India and Pakistan in Kashmir Conflict

President Trump urged restraint on both sides of the Kashmir conflict in calls Monday with the leaders of India and Pakistan. Tensions over the disputed region have escalated between the two nations this month. (THE WALL STREET POST)

Indian Spacecraft Carrying Moon Rover Successfully Enters Lunar Orbit – Space Agency

India has successfully placed its rover-carrying spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 into lunar orbit. This means clearing one of the final hurdles for the Vikram lander’s historic touchdown on the unexplored southern pole of the Moon. (Russia Today)

Trump, Pakistan’s Khan Discuss Need to Reduce Tensions Over Kashmir

US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Kahn during a phone conversation discussed the need to reduce tensions over the Kashmir crisis. (Sputnik)