VOA60 World PM 07 21

VOA60 World PM for July 21, 2016 India: A series of landslides caused by heavy rainfall have blocked a major highway in eastern West Bengal.   Libya: UN-backed Libyan army clashes heavily with Islamic State fighters in Sirte.   Britain: Police are investigating the attempted abduction of a Royal Air Force serviceman.   Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman, son of top opposition leader Khaleda Zia, has been sentenced to seven years in jail for money laundering following acquittal by a lower court. Syria: At least 43 civilians, including 11 children, are dead following the bombing of several rebel-held areas across Syria.