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Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, June 9

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A lone gunman was at large after opening fire on four people off North Capitol in northwestern Washington D.C. on Wednesday afternoon, multi TV networks reported.

The wounded have been taken to a hospital and are expected to survive, D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier told the NBC News.(US-Gunman-Shooting)

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BRASILIA -- Less than 12 percent of Brazilians approve of the interim government led by acting President Michel Temer, according to a poll released Wednesday.

The survey carried out by polling firm MDA and commissioned by the National Confederation of Transport (CNT) shows only 11.3 percent of Brazilians approve of the new government, while 28 percent disapprove.(Brazil-Temer-Approval)

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TEL AVIV -- The death toll from a shooting attack in the central Israeli city of Tel Aviv Wednesday night rose to four after a woman died from her wounds at hospital.

Three Israelis were pronounced dead earlier on Wednesday evening following the deadly attack, while the fourth victim was said to be in critical condition. (Israel-Attack-3rd LD Writethru)

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BRUSSELS -- An upscale economic forum of the European Union (EU) is set to kick off Thursday to discuss measures needed to further shore up the bloc's sluggish economy and deepen structural reforms.

The Brussels Economic Forum (BEF), dubbed a flagship annual economic event of the European Commission, EU's executive arm, would gather the bloc's policy makers, opinion leaders as well as civil society and business leaders, said the forum's official website. (EU-Economy-BEF)

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CAPE TOWN -- The South African government will continue to discuss a terror alert with the United States as part of on-going cooperation on security issues between the two countries, the Presidency said on Wednesday.

"The Presidency has noted the security alert that the United States government has issued to its citizens in South Africa through its local embassy," presidential spokesperson Bongani Ngqulunga said. (South Africa-Terror Alert) Endi