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India abolishes special status for Kashmir

The decision went ahead amidst chaotic scenes in the Indian parliament

The Indian government has issued a presidential decree revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir -- the country's only Muslim-majority state.

Hong Kong's chief executive, Carrie Lam, has said her administration will stand firm in maintaining law and order, as pro-democracy activists try to enforce a general strike.

Two more mass shootings in the US - one being treated by the authorities as domestic terrorism.

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  • Mon 5 Aug 2019 07:06GMT