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Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8% to 47.2%, the National Electoral Commission said. The result puts the divisive issue to rest for now.

The two-day summit of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.

Live Updates: U.S. strikes Iran for first time in weeks as 6-month war reignites over Strait of Hormuz  CBS News US and Iran trade attacks, marking first major military escalation in a month  CNN U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong

Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods  Reuters Live updates: Sharp rise in number of people missing in Nepal as death toll exceeds 900  CNN China Prepared for One Himalayan Hazard. Then Another Struck.  The New York Times Nepal-Tibet

A U.S. strike on Iran breaks a month-long lull, and Iran fires back  The Washington Post US and Iran trade attacks, marking first major military escalation in a month  CNN Retaliation on Kharg Island weighed as US-Iran hostilies reignite  Fox News Iran dismisses

Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?  Al Jazeera Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash  The New York Times Nepal’s hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny  NPR Live updates:

U.S., Iran exchange strikes for first time since July as Trump threatens strategic oil hub  CNBC

The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.

The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.

Iran dismisses Trump’s post of attack on key energy hub of Kharg  Reuters