The Guardian: Alan García: former Peru president dies after shooting himself before arrest
García, who faced accusations of taking bribes from Brazilian company Odebrecht during his presidency, shot himself at his home
Peru’s former president Alan García has died after deliberately shooting himself in the head when police tried to arrest him in connection with a multibillion-dollar Latin American corruption scandal.
“I am saddened by the death of former president Alan García,” tweeted the country’s current president, Martín Vizcarra, confirming the news. “I send my condolences to his family and loved ones.”
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iraq PM lands in Riyadh after Tehran visit.
Iraq moves to ban online game PUBG for 'inciting violence'.
Turkish opposition candidate declared Istanbul mayor.
Lebanon eyes austerity package to slash deficit.
Israel: Hezbollah urging Palestinians to attack with large radio antenna.
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ASIA
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Talks in trouble as Taliban slam Afghan guest list.
Satellite images show possible activity at North Korean nuke site.
US North Korea envoy in Moscow as Russia plans for Kim-Putin talks.
China economy: First quarter growth beats expectations at 6.4%.
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India is leading the world in internet shutdowns.
AFRICA
Sudan army raids Intelligence and Security Service headquarters.
South Sudan opposition urges delay to unity government.
Sudan's Bashir held in Khartoum prison.
Uganda would consider giving Omar al-Bashir asylum.
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Shelling kills four in Tripoli as UN debates Libya ceasefire.
Armed Europeans try to cross from Libya to Tunisia.
'Alarming malnutrition rates' in southern Ethiopia.
Egypt sets date for referendum on extending Sisi's rule.
EUROPE
Money pours in to rebuild Notre Dame; fire probe focuses on renovation.
France opens international competition to redesign fire-damaged Notre Dame roof and spire.
60,000 expected to turn up for the presidential debates in Kiev.
Fuel shortages across Portugal amid hauliers' strike.
Nuts, ketchup & bicycle pedals: EU targets US goods with retaliatory sanctions.
Spain's PM 'to promise prostitution ban' to win key female votes.
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AMERICAS
Trump vetoes measure ending US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Democrats, GOP poised to pounce on Mueller findings.
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First Red Cross aid delivery arrives in Venezuela.
New US policy on seized property in Cuba threatens EU ties.
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Ecuador: Assange supporters clash with police.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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