World News Hits on Monday

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White House Says It Will Not Participate in Wednesday's Trump Impeachment Hearing

The White House told Democratic lawmakers on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump and his lawyers would not participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of “fundamental fairness.” (Reuters)

New Zealand Shuts Down Gun Buyback Website amid Fears of Massive Leak of Law-Abiding Firearm Owners' Data

New Zealand’s online notification platform for the firearm buy-back program has been shut down after a local gun owners association found a vulnerability that allegedly exposed the data of some 37,000 law-abiding citizens. (Russia Today)

Poor Conditions in Hospitals Is Causing 'Silent Genocide', Zimbabwe Medics on Strike Say

Senior doctors in Zimbabwe's public hospitals have downed tools in protest against deteriorating working conditions and the firing of over 435 junior medical officers by the government following a three months-long impasse over poor salaries, the doctor's association said. (CNN)

Three French Rescuers Killed in Helicopter Crash - Interior Ministry

According to the statement, the late crew included pilot Jean Garat, engineer Michel Escalin, and firefighter Norbert Savornin. (Sputnik News)

10 Wounded In 'Cowardly And Senseless' Shooting Rampage at New Orleans French Quarter

A shooting rampage near the famed French Quarter of New Orleans early Sunday left 10 people wounded, revelers from an annual football game scrambling for cover and police in pursuit of at least one "cowardly" gunman.

With Iraq on Edge, Prime Minister’s Resignation Sets up Political Crisis

The resignation of embattled Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi amid sustained protests for sweeping reform has set the stage for a new political crisis as the ruling class scrambles to address demonstrators’ grievances. (The Washington Post)

With Brutal Crackdown, Iran Convulsed by Worst Unrest in 40 Years

Iran is experiencing its deadliest political unrest since the Islamic Revolution 40 years ago, with at least 180 people killed — and possibly hundreds more — as angry protests have been smothered in a government crackdown of unbridled force. (The New York Times)