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Turkey's military operation in Syria: All the latest updates October 16, 2019
Heavy clashes in border town of Ras al-Ain as Ankara calls threats and sanctions against it over offensive unacceptable.
Can Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam hold on to her job? October 16, 2019
Lam has faced calls to resign as she tried to deliver an annual policy address on Wednesday amid ongoing protests.
Polish MPs back bill to criminalise 'promoting underage sex' October 16, 2019
Move is seen by critics as a government effort to court conservative support and an attempt to ban sex education.
In Kimberley, traditional owners sidelined in fracking discussion October 16, 2019
In Western Australia, state appears to be backtracking on letting traditional owners decide what is best for the land.
'It was like judgment day': Lebanese devastated by wildfires October 16, 2019
Amid criticism over gov't response, Lebanon doubles yearly average of forest loss in worst wildfire event in decades.

Scientists discover skin keeps time independent of the brain October 16, 2019
A study has now found that a type of opsin known as neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronize the skin's circadian clock to the light-dark cycle, independent of the eyes or brain. Researchers now want to see if skin heals better if it's exposed to certain types of light.
Scientists work toward a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test for Lyme disease October 16, 2019
A study describes a new rapid assay for Lyme disease that could lead to a practical test for use by healthcare providers. The researchers found the assay, which uses several biomarkers to detect Lyme disease infection, was more sensitive than current laboratory-based tests when diagnosing Lyme disease early after suspected infection.
3-D printed coral could help endangered reefs October 16, 2019
Threats to coral reefs are everywhere -- rising water temperatures, ocean acidification, coral bleaching, fishing and other human activities. But new research shows that 3-D printed coral can provide a structural starter kit for reef organisms and can become part of the landscape as fish and coral build their homes around the artificial coral.
The moon determines when migratory birds head south October 16, 2019
A new study shows that the presence or absence of moonlight has a considerable bearing on when migratory birds take flight in the autumn.
Surveying solar storms by ancient Assyrian astronomers October 16, 2019
Researcher finds evidence of ancient solar magnetic storms based on cuneiform astrological records and carbon-14 dating. This work may help with our understanding of intense solar activity that can threaten modern electronics.

Human Rights Group In Libya Intercedes In Executions

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Human Rights Group In Libya Intercedes In Executions

By Cowry News on August 22, 2018

A human rights group is urging Libyan authorities to maintain a de facto moratorium on executions after 45 people were sentenced to death last week over violence during the 2011…