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The Italian government is ready to open negotiations with Lombardy and Veneto after the two wealthy regions voted overwhelmingly for greater autonomy, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni says. CBC | World News

THE crisis in Spain could collapse the European Union should Madrid attempt to impose control of Catalonia, a Catalan official has indicated. Daily Express :: News Feed

Ottawa’s approach to Myanmar might include expressions of concern, frank phone calls with civilian and military leaders, but not drastic ruptures, ruling out actions such as revoking Aung San Suu Kyi’s honorary Canadian citizenship — at least for now. CBC | World News

Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest lake, located in eastern Siberia in Russia, is now under a significant stress, according to UNESCO. The lake, which is about 5,500 feet is now threatened by putrid algae, poaching and pollution. The UNESCO world heritage site is a home to more than 3,600 species of plants and animals. It is dubbed as an “exceptional ...

LAKE BAIKAL in Russia is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world and a major international tourist attraction, but experts have warned the natural wonder is undergoing a grave crisis. Daily Express :: Travel Feed

AUSTRIA could be about to join the anti-immigration Visegrad group after a controversial election that has caused havoc for the European Union. Daily Express :: News Feed

CATALONIA’S president Carles Puigdemont has paved the way for the Spanish government to apply direct rule over the region from Madrid by refusing to clearly answer whether he has declared independence or not. Daily Express :: News Feed

A US GENERAL – known for his calculated comments – shocked a television interviewer last night when he revealed that “war is scheduled” with North Korea. Daily Express :: News Feed

THE euro could be destroyed by a financial bubble that is the legacy of the bloc’s banking crisis, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

MEASURES to tackle the UK’s burgeoning household debt have failed to boost the pound against the euro this morning. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed