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China Daily | Updated: 2014-09-09 08:20

United Kingdom

Second royal baby expected

The Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William, is expecting her second child and was being treated for severe morning sickness, royal officials said on Monday. The couple and their families were "delighted" with the news, according to their office, Clarence House.

Israel

Envoy rejected over dual duties

Israel has rejected New Zealand's new ambassador because he is also an envoy to the Palestinian Authority, officials said on Monday. New Zealand officials said that, since 2008, its ambassadors in Turkey have been responsible for covering a large swath of territory. But Israel has refused to accept their latest appointment to the post, Jonathan Curr, who was due to travel to Jerusalem to present papers certifying his authority.

Egypt

Morsi may face death penalty

Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi may face a death sentence on charges of leaking national security documents to Qatar, the official MENA news agency reported on Sunday.

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