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In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years The arts are coming to life again in Baghdad, bringing with it a touch of hope and comfort as the country works to rebuild after 16 years of war.

Pakistan appoints IMF economist to head central bank Pakistan's Finance Ministry has appointed an IMF economist to head its central bank amid ongoing talks with the international lending agency over a key $8 billion bailout package.

Israeli man killed by rocket amid massive firing from Gaza Israeli medical officials say an early morning rocket from Gaza has killed an Israeli man outside a home in the coastal city of Ashkelon.

Newly crowned Thai king begins 2nd day of coronation events Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has launched the second day of coronation activities with a ceremony to grant new titles to members of the royal family.

Polls open in North Macedonia's presidential election Polls have opened in North Macedonia for a presidential election runoff between two top vote-getters from the first round.

Australia's opposition leader campaigns on health, climate Australia's opposition party officially has launched its election campaign, putting health care and climate change at the forefront of its bid for election within two weeks.

Sri Lanka Catholics celebrate Mass via TV amid new warnings Sri Lankan Catholics are celebrating Sunday Mass in their homes for a second week as churches remain closed after reports of possible fresh attacks by Islamic extremists.

Gunmen attack prominent Colombian environmental activist One of Colombia's most-prominent grassroots activists and winner of a prestigious international environmental prize has been attacked at a meeting with community leaders.

Panamanian choose president amid slowing growth, corruption Panamanians will choose Sunday between six mostly business-friendly candidates to lead this Central American trade and financial hub for the next five years in a presidential election focusing on corruption and slowing economic growth.

Disney World's debuts 'Aladdin'-themed doughnut with cotton-candy 'smoke' This pastry is shining, shimmering, splendid.

Obama-produced kids' show on healthy eating to hit Netflix Prepare yourselves, preschoolers.

LA Dodgers fan loses fries, pizza while trying to catch 2 different foul balls at same game One fan needs to learn how to juggle a bit better.

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen eats KFC to mock AG William Barr for skipping hearing A Democratic Tennessee congressman seized an opportunity to chow down on some Kentucky Fried Chicken at 9 a.m. Thursday.

3 restaurant workers fired, arrested for allegedly spitting in deputies’ food Three Florida teenagers have been arrested on felony charges.

Woman blames Taco Bell nachos for alleged drunk driving incident Don’t drive and eat nachos at the same time.

Taco Bell's summer apparel line includes bikinis inspired by sauce packets This summer, there’s nothing hotter than hot sauce.

Maggots will be added to sausage, specialty foods as meat alternative, scientists claim “One hot dog, please — heavy on the maggots.”

Voting in a run-off for a new president in North Macedonia began on Sunday, in an election that has been dominated by divisions over a change in the country's name to mollify Greece and open the way for membership of NATO and the European Union. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Lnn2BZ

A rocket fired from Gaza killed an Israeli civilian on Sunday and two Palestinian gunmen were killed in an Israeli strike as cross-border hostilities ran into their third day. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2PM32Yh

North Korea has conducted a "strike drill" for multiple launchers, firing tactical guided weapons into the East Sea in a military drill supervised by leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday, the North's state media reported on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Wx64lu

Australian political parties are using voter email addresses to find matching social media profiles then combining them with the country's compulsory electoral roll data, illustrating how privacy scandals have done little to slow the march of data-driven campaigning. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Vg8Sa5

Australia's opposition leader Bill Shorten said on Sunday that if his party wins the May 18 election, wages will rise, more children will go to pre-school, small businesses will get more tax cuts and hospitals will get their emergency rooms upgraded. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2JgeR7H

Crowds of Thai people lined roads under Bangkok's blazing sun on Sunday for the royal procession of newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn, hoping to get a glimpse of the constitutional monarch who is revered in Thai culture as a living deity. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ZWjxWj

Panamanians vote on Sunday in a presidential election following a campaign led by a former farm minister whose promises to fight corruption and inequality resonated in the wake of scandals about bribery and the canal nation's role in hiding the wealth of global elites. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2DQvrYp

Sri Lanka's $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travelers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2vG7m1K

A Venezuelan military helicopter crashed close to Caracas on Saturday morning, killing all seven people on board, the Defense Ministry said in a statement. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ZYzjju