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Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources

By Timour Azhari Sept 21 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday, four people familiar with the matter said, discussing the advances of the Iran-backed Houthis around a vital global waterway. Alimi requested US support for his Saudi-backed government in its fight against the Houthis, who this month took key areas along the Bab al-Mandeb…

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Russia's Green Party Helps Putin More Than the Environment

Russian Liberals tempted to vote for a party that styles itself on eco-activism would be a shock — not that the Russian Greens ever stood a chance.

  • Russian Green Party, PEPP, aligns more with Putin than environment
  • Candidates Andrei Nagibin and Alexandra Kudzagova obstruct liberal opponents
  • Marina Shishkina, PEPP top candidate, former pro-war party member

·themoscowtimes.com

'Two dogs linked to fatal attack are microchipped'

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Monday that two of the three stray dogs captured during an overnight operation in Yuen Long have microchips.

  • Two of three stray dogs captured in Yuen Long have microchips.
  • Fatal attack on 27-year-old woman occurred on Pok Wai South Road.
  • Authorities seek owners of potentially negligent dog owners.

·news.rthk.hk

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