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Armed conflicts and attacks
Iranian state media says that Iran shot down an American aircraft near the city of Jam, Bushehr province. However, the U.S. Central Command denies any such claim, stating that no U.S. aircraft has been shot down. (Middle East Eye) (Reuters)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
The Sudan Doctors Network accuse the Rapid Support Forces of killing 27 civilians in the Al-Murra village in the Bara area of North Kordofan, Sudan, during the second day of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha. (AA)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
A human rights group reports that more than 100 people were killed by Allied Democratic Forces attacks during May in the Mambasa Territory, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). (Radio Okapi in French)
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Health and environment
Mexican airlines Aeroméxico, Viva, and Volaris restrict travel to Mexico for passengers who have been in the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda within the previous 21 days, citing the ongoing Ebola outbreak in central Africa. (AFP via The Straits Times)
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Health and environment
Nigeria restricts inbound flights from the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda amidst the spread of Ebola. (The Guardian)
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Politics and elections
The Ghanaian parliament approves legislation that criminalizes same-sex relations and the promotion or support of LGBTQ activities, with penalties including imprisonment. (AFP via RFI) (Reuters)
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Science and technology
International Atomic Energy Agency director Rafael Grossi says that Kazakhstan is open to taking custody of Iran's enriched uranium if a deal is reached on their nuclear program. (Middle East Eye)
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Sports
In ice hockey, the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens in five games during the Eastern Conference Final to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, making it their first appearance in the Stanley Cup since 2006. (The Guardian) (NHL.com)
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Sports
The International Ice Hockey Federation says that it will decide regarding Russia's participation in the upcoming season on a case-by-case basis, following a January decision that lifted the ban on Russian teams. (ESPN)