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Last update: 11:51 18.08.2019
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Sex Workers and Lewd Tourist Antics Wreck Reputation of Portuguese Beach Resort Despite Crackdown
One of the most popular seaside resorts in the Algarve, Portugal, and a major European vacation destination, Albufeira is a lively holiday hub with a fabulous beach, and yet its reputation has not fared well of late.
Last update: 11:35 18.08.2019
11:35 18.08.2019
Europe
US UAV Carries Out Surveillance Flight Near Russia's Crimea
Last month, a US strategic reconnaissance aircraft RC-135V Rivet Joint was spotted making a three-hour-long flight near Russia's western border in the Baltic region.
Last update: 10:16 18.08.2019
10:16 18.08.2019
World
Rashida Tlaib Attends Event by Group Supporting Boycott of Israel After Rejecting West Bank Visit
On 15 August, Israel barred Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, the US Congress’s first two Muslim women, from visiting the country, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasising it was evident the two politicians intended to use the visit to harm Israel.
Last update: 09:22 18.08.2019
09:22 18.08.2019
Asia & Pacific
Duterte Heads to China Amid Manila Hawks Criticism Over His 'Kowtowing' to Beijing
Philippine President Duterte earlier admitted that Beijing controls most of the South China Sea, urging every state, including those outside the region, to avoid creating tensions with Beijing.
Last update: 09:27 18.08.2019
09:27 18.08.2019
Latin America
Maduro Accuses Trump of Doing to Venezuela What Hitler Did to the Jewish People - Reports
Nicolas Maduro, an outspoken critic of the current US administration, has reportedly made somewhat unflattering parallels between President Donald Trump and the Nazi leader following the introduction of new crippling sanctions against Caracas.
Last update: 07:12 18.08.2019
07:12 18.08.2019
Opinion
Either in 2019 or 2020 Trump Will Recognise Israel's Sovereignty Over West Bank – Publicists
After Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, reports started to emerge that the US president could give yet another "gift" to Prime Minister Netanyahu by acknowledging Israel's rights to the West Bank. Israeli political commentators have discussed the probability of such a scenario.
Last update: 08:01 18.08.2019
08:01 18.08.2019
World
Kazakhstan Hit by 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake - Interior Ministry
ALMATY (Sputnik) - A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Kazakhstan's Almaty Region on Sunday, a representative from the country's interior ministry told Sputnik.
Last update: 07:00 18.08.2019
07:00 18.08.2019
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Twitter Explodes as Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendez Release New Sexy 'Senorita' Rehearsal Video
The singer Shawn Mendes has uploaded a rehearsal video to his YouTube account of the hit song "Senorita" featuring Camila Cabello. The 3-minute clip shows the beautiful pair practicing for their performance at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, slated for 26 August.

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