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Panama government reduces fuel prices in face of protests
Panama government reduces fuel prices in face of protests
by  AFP

Panama's president announced a reduction in gasoline prices and freezing of rates for several other essential products Monday in the face of continuing protests against inflation and corruption. Several unions, however, say that protests will continue until there is a general reduction in prices and gasoline rates drop below $3 per gallon.

Pacific leaders struggle to keep focus on climate at key summit
Pacific leaders struggle to keep focus on climate at key summit
by  AFP

US-China rivalry and divisions over regional leadership threatened to overshadow a landmark summit of island leaders that got under way Tuesday in the Fijian capital, Suva. Albanese, who will arrive in Suva on Wednesday, sought to knit the issues of climate and security together Tuesday ahead of his departure for the summit.

Sri Lanka president hits airport standoff in escape attempt
Sri Lanka president hits airport standoff in escape attempt
by  AFP

Sri Lanka's embattled president was stuck in his own country Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration staff blocking his exit to safety abroad, official sources said Tuesday. Rajapaksa's youngest brother Basil, who resigned in April as finance minister, missed his own Emirates flight to Dubai early Tuesday after a similar standoff with airport staff.

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