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The father of western philosophy, Socrates has influenced the way we think and live our lives in a very profound way. Here are a few sayings attributed to him that will make us ponder.

1. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing”

Typhoon Soudelor killed nine people in eastern China after parts of the country were hit by the heaviest rains in a century, state media reported on August 9.

Another three people are missing after the storm caused landslides in rural parts of eastern Zhejiang province, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing local disaster relief officials.    

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called on August 9 for the multiple positions of vice president and deputy prime minister to be cancelled, as part of an initiative to improve state finances and reduce corruption. 

Greeks had better prepare to dig deep in their pockets come September, as those dreaded bills are expected to be bloated. The Single Property Tax (ENFIA), which the current government promised to abolish will remain intact, as it’s goal is to collect 2.65bln Euros. Here is a rundown of what Greeks are expected to pay:

Serbia's men's water polo team have won the gold medal at the FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

In the final match played late on Saturday, they defeated Croatia 11-4 (2-2, 3-0, 2-2, 4-0).

Syrian State news agency SANA reported that 5 people were killed and 37 injured in Damascus when rockets hit the capita of Syria. The rockets were launched from ISIS-controlled areas, while the Syrian Human Rights Watch confirmed the deaths.

Singapore will mark 50 years since independence on August 9 with nationwide celebrations including a huge military parade and firework display that will also pay tribute to former founding leader Lee Kuan Yew.