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Nigel Farage resigns as UK independence party leader after Brexit vote

Monday, 04 July 2016 3:36 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 04 July 2016 3:36 PM ]

Leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), Nigel Farage, reacts while making a speech in London on July 4, 2016, announcing that he was stepping down as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). (AFP)

Here is a round-up of global news developments:

Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as the leader of the UK independence party. He says he has achieved his political ambition with the UK voting to leave the EU. Farage was one of the key players in the leave campaign. He says he will keep his seat in the European Parliament.
Australia’s opposition leader Bill Shorten is calling on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to step down. He has dubbed Turnbull the David Cameron of the southern hemisphere. The call follows the weekend general elections that failed to deliver an immediate winner.
The UN says tens of thousands of Syrians in four besieged towns are in imminent danger of starvation unless aid can reach them immediately and unconditionally. The towns of Foua, and Kafraya are under siege by militants whereas Madaya and Zabadani are blockaded by government forces. They haven't received aid since April.
The death toll from one of the deadliest explosions ever to hit the Iraqi capital Baghdad, has now exceeded 200. A previous body count of 123 has been revised up to 213. Around 200 others have also been injured.
Iraqi army is pushing ahead with its mop-up operations in Fallujah to purge the city of the remaining Daesh terrorists. This, days after liberating Fallujah from the takfiri group. Iraqi forces are taking measures to ensure lasting security in the city, and to dim any chances of counter-attacks by Daesh.
Russia says it has received an important signal from Turkey regarding mutual cooperation in the fight against Daesh. Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Chavushoglu earlier said Ankara would work with any country to fight the terrorists. But he denied reports of offering its Injirlik airbase to Russia.
The Israeli army says it has launched attacks on two Syrian army positions in the Golan Heights. It says the attack was in response to stray fire coming from the Syrian side. There's been no immediate comment from the Syrian government. Israel has bombed targets in Syria several times in recent years.
Bangladeshi police say an investigation is underway to identify the attackers of Saturday’s bloody hostage drama in the capital Dhaka. Officials say they'll check photos of the suspects on social media against the bodies. They'll also conduct DNA tests and look for the attackers' family members.

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