Malaysia’s king upholds PM’s appointment as opposition mounts challenge
Malaysia’s king on Monday said the appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister during turmoil this year was proper and constitutional, days after parliament put off a vote on an opposition challenge to his leadership.
Youths clash with police in Paris suburb of Argenteuil
Youths clashed with police into the early hours of Monday in a Paris suburb after the death of a young man in a motorcycle accident, which some in the community blamed on the police, Le Parisien newspaper and residents reported.
New Zealand to roll out ‘digital diary’ app to help people track movements
New Zealand will launch a contact-tracing app on Wednesday to help people track their movements as the country eases one of the world’s most rigid lockdowns designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 342 to 174,697: RKI
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 342 to 174,697, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.
England’s anglers cast coronavirus worries aside, return to action
The whoosh and splosh of fishing lines break the silence of a sunny morning on the banks of an English reservoir as dozens of anglers cast their rods in search of trout, and a few precious hours of escape from the coronavirus crisis.
Scuffles break out between Hong Kong legislators over key committee leadership
Scuffles broke out on Monday between pro-democracy and pro-government legislators in Hong Kong over the leadership of a key committee which could pave the way for a debate on a controversial China national anthem bill.
Thailand reports three new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Monday reported three new coronavirus infections and no new deaths, bringing the total to 3,031 confirmed cases and 56 fatalities since the outbreak started in January.
Japan PM’s bid to delay prosecutors’ retirement hits snag after backlash
Japan’s government may put off a bid to raise the retirement age of prosecutors, media reported on Monday, given an intense public backlash fueled by fears for judicial independence.
Japan PM’s bid to delay prosecutors’ retirement hits snag after backlash
Japan’s government may put off a bid to raise the retirement age of prosecutors, media reported on Monday, given an intense public backlash fueled by fears for judicial independence.
Scuffles break out between Hong Kong legislators over committee leadership
Scuffles broke out on Monday between pro-democracy and pro-government legislators in Hong Kong in a row over procedures with the leadership of a key committee at stake.
