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Protesters burn Old Parliament building in Canberra

Protesters for Aboriginal rights ignited the entrance doors of Old Parliament House in Australian Capital Canberra. The fire engulfed the entrance before it was put out. The building was evacuated ahead of the fire. Some of the demonstrators claimed to be members of anti-government and ‘sovereign citizens’ groups. “This is not how Australia works,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, condemning the violence. “I am disgusted and appalled by behavior that would see Australians come and set fire to such a symbol of democracy in this country” he said. Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the arson incident was a crime, not a protest. Government officials, on the other hand, condemned the attack, saying it was an attack on democracy.

The Australian parliament building was moved to a new building on Capital Hill in 1988 and the old parliament building was decided to serve as a museum.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 17 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.

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