Gaza City: Abu Serdanah is among hundreds of young men who have turned to Gaza's small industry of wedding lenders for help, only to fall onto hard times because of crushing debt and lack of jobs in the impoverished Palestinian territory. Many have been forced to renegotiate their debts, and others have gone into hiding. Some have even ended up in jail. AP
Hong Kong activists get asylum in Germany
Hong Kong: Germany has granted refugee status to two Hong Kong activists facing rioting charges at home, they said on Wednesday, apparently the first time Germany has acknowledged such status for democracy campaigners from the Chinese-ruled city. Ray Wong, (25), and Alan Li (27), both said they were granted refugee asylum status in Germany in May 2018. Wong showed a document setting out that status. Reuters
3 deaths in Missouri as tornado strikes state capital
Jefferson City (US): A "violent tornado" touched down in Jefferson City, causing heavy damage in Missouri's capital city as severe weather swept across the state overnight, causing three deaths and leaving many people trapped in the wreckage of their homes. AP
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