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The White House says the US is "definitely not pushing" the Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign, after Washington said he should speed up a political transition. "That is not what we're doing, but we have underscored that now is the time to finalize a political court to help set Haiti on a path to a better future. And that is something that we've been working on for some time," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says in a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape declares a 14-day state of emergency in the capital Port Moresby, after 15 people were killed in riots as crowds looted and burned shops, adding that more than 1,000 troops are on standby "to step in wherever necessary" under the emergency decree. SOUNDBITE
Protesters light a fire inside Libya's parliament building in the eastern city of Tobruk, while demonstrating against deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock. IMAGES
Protesters attempt to break through police barricades and march towards Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's official residence in Colombo, as demonstrations continue against the government's handling of the worst economic crisis in decades. IMAGES
Protesters in Thailand return to the streets to protest against Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha, after their deadline for him to resign is ignored. IMAGES
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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