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MORE TOP STORIES Lebanon UN renews Lebanon peacekeeping mandate with minor changes US pressure results in a reduction of troops and stronger language, but likely few tangible changes on the ground. Shinzo Abe Japan's Abe leaves office with legacy of longevity, security Shinzo Abe steps down as prime minister for second time due to his health leaving successor with daunting challenges. Iraq What is behind the killings in Basra? The recent violence aims to derail the Iraqi protest movement ahead of the 2021 elections, analysts and activists say. Human Rights US executes fifth federal prisoner this year after 17-year hiatus Keith Nelson put to death for rape and murder of 10-year-old girl in 1999 as victim's mother, sister witness execution. US Elections 2020 Republican senator 'attacked' by protesters after Trump's speech Angry BLM protesters outside White House surround Republicans leaving the f...