Nationwide strike called off in Lebanon

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A three day general strike due to start in Lebanon on Thursday morning has been called off, but the demonstrators continue to push for a new government. China has warned the United States that it will retaliate, after President Donald Trump signed into law a bill in support of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Weather experts in the East Africa region are warning of continued heavy downpour that could bring more devastating effects.