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Today in the World Countries

EVENTS
Banks in Lebanon close for three days after a series of hold-ups by people trying to obtain their own money, frozen amid the country's economic crisis.
British monarch Queen Elizabeth II interned at Windsor Castle after a state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London with an unprecedented 500 world leaders in attendance.
DEATHS
Julien Rascagnères, French rugby league referee (10 Tests), who died at 77.
Valeri Vladimirovich Polyakov, Astronaut.

EVENTS
73rd Emmy Awards: "The Crown" Best Drama, "Ted Lasso" Best Comedy, "Mare of Easttown" Best Limited Series.
US apologizes for an Afghan airstrike that killed 10 civilians, including seven children.
Body of travelogue blogger Gabby Petito found at Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.
RuPaul becomes the most decorated black artist in Emmy history, winning his 11th award for "RuPaul’s Drag Race".
Cumbre Vieja volcano erupts on the Spanish island of La Palma, its first eruption since 1971.
DEATHS
Gabby Petito, Instagram Star.
Jimmy Greaves, English soccer striker (57 caps; FIFA World Cup 1966; Chelsea, Tottenham) and journalist/broadcaster (The Sun, World of Sport, On the Ball), who died at 81.
Jimmy Greaves, English soccer striker (57 caps; FIFA World Cup 1966; Chelsea, Tottenham, WHU) and journalist/broadcaster (The Sun, World of Sport, On the Ball), who died at 81.
Jimmy Greaves, Soccer Player.
John Challis, TV Actor.
Max Wiltshire, Welsh rugby union lock (4 Tests; Aberavon RFC), who died at 83.

EVENTS
Ozzy Osbourne’s former drummer, Lee Kerslake, died aged 73 from prostate cancer. He is best known for his performances on the Black Sabbath frontman’s critically-acclaimed debut album, Blizzard of Ozz, and was also the drummer in Uriah Heep appearing on their 1972 album Demons and Wizards and nine studio records, as well as a live album, with the band before departing in 1978..
US President Donald Trump vows to swear in a new Supreme Court judge, despite the election being only 45 days away.
BIRTHS
Khai Malik, Family Member, born in Pennsylvania.
DEATHS
Lee Kerslake, British drummer (Uriah Heep; Ozzy Osbourne) dies of prostate cancer at 73.
Lee Kerslake, British drummer (Uriah Heep; Ozzy Osbourne), who died of prostate cancer at 73.

EVENTS
Likely US drone attack kills at least 30 and injures 28 in Nangarhar Province,, Afghanistan.
North America has lost 3 billion birds (29%) since 1970 according to analysis published in "Science".
Taliban suicide truck bombing kills 22 and injures 90 at a hospital in Zabul Province, southern Afghanistan.
Tropical Depression Imelda hits southeast Texas and Louisiana prompting widespread evacuations.
BIRTHS
Starley Tan, Family Member, born in Singapore.
DEATHS
Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali,2nd President of Tunisia (1987-2011). dies in exile at 83.

EVENTS
Korean joint summit in Pyongyang agrees to limit North Korea's weapons programme and to South Korea economic cooperation.
DEATHS
Marilyn Lloyd, American politician (Rep-D-TN,1975-95), who died at 89.
Denis Norden, Radio Host.

EVENTS
7.1 earthquake south east of Mexico City kills over 300.
New MLB record for most home runs in a season, no. 5,694 hit by Alex Gordon of the Kansas City Royals.
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran in his UN speech criticizes US President Donald Trump for his comments about Iran in his own UN speech.
US President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations vowing to “totally destroy North Korea” if threatens the US.
DEATHS
Massimo Natili, Race Car Driver.
David Shepherd, British painter (paintings of steam locomotives), who died at 86.
Bernie Casey, American actor (Boxcar Bertha, Rent-a-Cop), who died at 78.
Billy Hatton, English rock bassist (The Fourmost - A Little Loving), who died at 76.
Jake LaMotta, American boxer (world middleweight champion 1949-51, immortalised in 'Raging Bull'), who died at 95.
Jake Lamotta, Boxer.

EVENTS
Aid convoy into Urum al-Kubra, Syria attacked by air strikes, UN denounces as a war crime.
68th Emmy Awards: hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, "Game of Thrones", Julia Dreyfus, Rami Malek win.
BIRTHS
Aurora Pettit, YouTube Star, born in United States.
WEDDINGS
Actress Angelina Jolie at the age of 41 files for divorce from fellow actor Brad Pitt at the age of 52 citing irreconcilable differences.

EVENTS
Farm Aid (30th Anniversary) held in Chicago, Illinois; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Imagine Dragons, Jack Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Mavis Staples.
Farm Aid (30th Anniversary) held in Chicago, Illinois; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Imagine Dragons, Jack Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jamey Johnson, Mavis Staples, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and Holly Williams.
Japan beats South Africa 34-32 in Brighton, England in the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history.
WEDDINGS
" Girls" TV star Allison Williams at the age of 27 weds College Humor co-founder Ricky Van Veen at the age of 34 at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming.
DEATHS
Jackie Collins, British-American author (The Stud, Lucky), who died of cancer at 77.
Jackie Collins, British-American romance novelist (The Stud; The Bitch; Lucky), who died of breast cancer at 77.

EVENTS
A dance choreographer sued Cher for racial discrimination claiming the singer stopped him hiring any more black dancers. Kevin Wilson alleged Cher told him the tour had "too much colour" already. Mr Wilson and two other dancers had also alleged they were fired for reporting a sexual assault on a female fan by another dancer. Cher's long-running North American D2K (Dressed to Kill) was ranked one of the top 10-grossing tours of 2014 by Pollstar..
Columbia Records releases "Cheek To Cheek", a duet album of jazz standards by singers Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga; debuts at #1 on Billboard 200, Jazz Albums, and Traditional Jazz Albums charts..
BIRTHS
Lil'Tiger, YouTube Star, born in United States.
DEATHS
Francisco Feliciano, Filipino conductor and composer (Pokpok Alimpako), who died at 73.

DEATHS
Gerrie Mühren, Dutch soccer midfielder (10 caps; Ajax, Volendam), who died from myelodysplastic syndrome at 67.
Hiroshi Yamauchi, Japanese businessman (President of Nintendo,1949-2003, owner of Seattle Mariners), who died at 85.
Robert Barnard, British mystery writer, who died at 76.