World News: 15 July 2022

Sri Lanka’s prime minister becomes interim president
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as acting president after the speaker of the parliament accepted a resignation letter sent by embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after he fled the country.

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Biden lands in Saudi Arabia to meet king, crown prince
It is Biden’s first visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office, and his first meeting with the kingdom’s crown prince and presumed heir to the throne, Mohammed bin Salman.

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Egypt to suspend its peacekeeping role in Mali, UN says
The suspension will last until a meeting is held to "facilitate the coordination and regulation" of the rotation of contingents, it said in a statement.

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Pacific island national leaders declare climate emergency
In a soon-to-be released communique, the leaders "welcomed and fully supported" the new Australian government's commitment to the forum's climate change priorities, Australian Associated Press reported after seeing the document.

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Italy enters into political uncertainty after 5-Stars balk
On the immediate horizon are behind-the-scenes consultations through mid-week to see if Draghi could be persuaded to continue governing with a newly constituted majority — which key parties seem to want — or some other option other than an early election as soon as September.

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Argentina: Import blocks usher in fears of looming shortages
Business leaders across Argentina are scrambling, trying to deal with a fresh rash of import restrictions at a time when the government is trying to hold onto precious few hard currency reserves. The government is making it difficult to buy products from abroad and complicating life for companies trying to keep supplies stocked, which some warn could lead to shortages.

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