‘We’re all family now’: Protesters gather for free Christmas dinner in Hong Kong
Hundreds of anti-government protesters and their supporters gathered outside a tiny restaurant in Hong Kong for an unconventional Christmas dinner, sharing paper plates piled high with food under neon street signs.
Rakhine rebels say Myanmar official killed in fighting
Rebels in Myanmar’s Rakhine region said a captured official from Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party has died, two weeks after being taken for organizing protests against genocide accusations faced by Myanmar at the World Court.
Singapore police probe Indian for alleged Modi citizenship law protest
Singapore police are investigating an Indian national for allegedly being involved in a public protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s controversial citizenship law.
Mexico again protests ‘harassment’ at embassy in Bolivia
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday reiterated its protest of the “harassment and intimidation” of its diplomatic personnel in Bolivia.
Italy education minister resigns over lack of funds for ministry
Italian Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti told Reuters on Wednesday he had resigned after failing to obtain from the government billions of euros he said were needed to improve the country’s schools and universities.
Gaza rocket sends Netanyahu to shelter during campaign rally: TV
A rocket launched from the Gaza Strip at a southern Israeli city on Wednesday as it hosted a campaign rally by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prompted him to take shelter briefly before resuming the event, Israeli TV stations reported.
Iran curbs internet before possible new protests: reports
Iran’s authorities have restricted mobile internet access in several provinces, an Iranian news agency reported on Wednesday, a day before new protests were expected to kick off following calls for demonstrations on social media.
Britain’s Queen struck by youth climate activism
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said in her Christmas message on Wednesday that she was impressed by young people’s dynamism towards fighting environmental destruction.
Russia says U.N. chief turns blind eye over U.S. visa delays
Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused the U.N. secretary general of turning a blind eye to what Moscow says is U.S. delays in issuing visas for Russian officials seeking to travel to the U.N. headquarters in New York.
Britain’s Prince Andrew skips Christmas Day walk after royals’ ‘bumpy’ year
Britain’s Prince Andrew skipped the royals’ traditional Christmas Day walk to church after what his mother Queen Elizabeth said in her seasonal address had been a “bumpy” year.
