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| - Duty Editor: Alex Nicoll Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + China reports most virus cases in 3 months + US flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu + US protests spread over Trump's fed agents + Sudan to send troops after Darfur massacre + Juventus wins ninth straight Serie A title Health-virus,WRAP BEIJING China reports its highest number of coronavirus cases in three months, part of a wave of second and third-wave infections that are hitting Asia and Europe. 700 words 0400 GMT by Laurie Chen and AFP bureaus. Picture. Video. Graphic China-US-diplomacy-politics,WRAP CHENGDU, China The American flag is lowered at the United States consulate in Chengdu days after Beijing orders it to close in retaliation for the shuttering of the Chinese consulate in Houston. 400 words moved by Leo Ramirez and Noel Celis. Live Video. Video. Picture US-unrest-protest,WRAP SEATTLE Protesters take to streets across the United States, sparking clashes with police and a fatal shooting, amid a wave of public anger over President Donald Trump's planned "surge" of federal agents into main cities. 650 words moved by Jason Redmond. Picture. Video Sudan-conflict-Darfur,WRAP KHARTOUM UN officials report a fresh massacre of more than 60 people in Sudan's West Darfur, as the country's prime minister promised fresh troops for the conflict-stricken region. 550 words moved 0230 GMT. File picture Fbl-ITA-SerieA-Juventus,2ndlead MILAN Cristiano Ronaldo powers Juventus to their ninth straight Serie A title in a 2-0 win over Sampdoria that puts them over the line with two matches to spare. 550 words moved by Emmeline Moore. Picture. Video. Graphic -- AMERICAS -- US-weather-hurricane,WRAP HONOLULU Hawaii was bracing for Hurricane Douglas as the storm approached the Pacific archipelago, after the year's first Atlantic hurricane lashed Texas. 600 words 0300 GMT by Ronen Zilberman. Picture. Video Entertainment-film-US-deHavilland,WRAP LOS ANGELES Olivia de Havilland, a two-time Oscar winner and one of the last links to Hollywood's legendary Golden Age, dies at the age 104. 750 words moved by Jocelyne Zablit. File picture Also moved: Entertainment-film-US-deHavilland,OBIT US-politics-vote-100days,WRAP WASHINGTON President Donald Trump mounts a strident defense of his faltering re-election bid with 100 days to go in a campaign that has seen him cratering in the polls, leaning on the "silent majority" he says will bring him victory. 500 words moved by Frankie Taggart US-politics-Congres-rights-JohnLewis,lead SELMA, Alabama In a deeply symbolic tribute, a caisson drawn by two black horses conveys the body of John Lewis across the Alabama bridge where in 1965 a policeman fractured his skull during a protest that helped forge his reputation as a fearless civil rights leader. 600 words moved by Wes Bruer. Picture. Video -- MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA -- Health-virus-Saudi-religion-hajj,ADVANCER MECCA, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia begins hosting the annual hajj pilgrimage, dramatically downscaled due to the coronavirus pandemic that has barred millions of international pilgrims for the first time in modern history. 800 words 0300 GMT. Picture. Video We will also move: Health-virus-Saudi-religion-hajj,FACTS Health-virus-Saudi-religion-hajj,CHRONO Palestinians-Gaza-economy-lifestyle-coffee,VIDEO ESSAY RAFAH, Palestinian Territories A courier balances a tray of steaming cups and with the other grips his bicycle handlebars as he weaves between cars in the crowded Gaza Strip, giving the coastal Palestinian territory its first taste of a coffee delivery service. 500 words 0230 GMT. Picture. Video -- EUROPE -- Health-virus-Germany-culture-music,VIDEOESSAY BERLIN The coronavirus is keeping Berlin's legendary clubs closed but techno mecca Berghain has found a way to throw its doors back open, luring visitors with an unusual sound exhibition. 400 words 0230 GMT by Larissa Rausch. Picture by Stefanie Loos. Video by Larissa Rausch Turkey-politics-Kavala,PROFILE ISTANBUL Osman Kavala, imprisoned in Turkey for nearly three years without ever being convicted of a crime, is a philanthropist and businessman who supporters say has tirelessly used his wealth to help society. 800 words 0200 GMT by Fulya Ozerkan. Picture. Video Poland-Europe-women-right,WRAP STRASBOURG The EU and the Council of Europe voice regret and alarm over the Polish right-wing government's move to withdraw from a landmark international treaty combating violence against women. 550 words 1930 GMT. Picture Also moving: France-US-Indonesia-women-crime -- ASIA -- SKorea-politics-rights-discrimination-religion,PROFILE SEOUL When Jang Hye-yeong was 13 the strain of caring for her disabled sister tore her family apart. Now an equality campaigner, the MP and singer-songwriter is taking on South Korea's deep-seated patriarchy and religious conservatism with an anti-discrimination bill. 700 words 0330 GMT by Claire Lee. Picture. Video -- SPORTS -- Fbl-ENG-Pr,WRAP LONDON Manchester United and Chelsea seal Champions League places on Sunday as Bournemouth and Watford fall through the trapdoor on a dramatic final day of the longest Premier League season. 750 words moved by John Weaver. Picture Fbl-ENG-Pr,FOCUS LONDON Liverpool turned the Premier League title race into a procession this season, but Jurgen Klopp expects his champions to face a much tougher fight to retain the trophy next term. 650 words moved by Steven Griffiths afp
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