Iranians protest for third day after plane disaster: social media
Iranian protesters gathered for a third day on Monday in the capital amid public anger over the military’s admission that it had shot down a civilian airliner last week, videos from inside Iran posted on social media showed.
Russia says civilians can flee Syria’s Idlib via three new checkpoints
Russia’s Defence Ministry said in a statement late on Sunday that civilians could leave what it calls a de-escalation zone in Syria’s Idlib Province via three new checkpoints.
Iran denies shooting at protesters amid fury over downing of plane
Iran’s police said on Monday officers had not fired at protesters demonstrating over Tehran’s admission that it shot down a passenger plane, as video on social media recorded gunshots and pools of blood.
Iran dismisses Trump’s tweeted support for Iranians: state media
Iran’s government spokesman dismissed on Monday tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump voicing support for Iranians, saying the Iranian people would remember he killed a top general and was the reason many were facing economic challenges, state media sa…
Turkey says Dutch, Belgian, French firms eye canal plan: Anadolu
Dutch, Belgian and French companies are interested in a massive canal project on the edge of Istanbul, Turkish state media cited Transport Minister Cahit Turhan as saying on Monday, despite the opposition’s strong criticism of the project.
Hong Kong applauds its financial prowess amid protests
Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam and top finance officials praised the Chinese-ruled city’s resilience as a global financial hub on Monday amid more than six months of often violent pro-democracy unrest.
Senior China diplomat says One China principle unshaken after Taiwan election
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said Monday that the One China principle will not be changed by the Taiwan election result and will not be shaken by the wrong words and actions of Western politicians.
Denmark’s Little Mermaid vandalized with ‘Free Hong Kong’ graffiti
Unknown vandals have scrawled “Free Hong Kong” on Denmark’s most famous landmark, “The Little Mermaid”, a bronze statue that is especially popular with Chinese tourists.
Israel’s weakened left-wing parties merge ahead of March election
Israel’s left-wing parties said on Monday they would join forces ahead of a March 2 national election to regain dwindling influence in parliament and pose a fresh challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
France and Russia want to safeguard Iran nuclear deal, Macron says
France and Russia have a shared desire to safeguard Iran’s nuclear deal, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
