Hong Kong on edge as police fire tear gas at university campus
Hong Kong riot police fired tear gas at a university campus on Tuesday, a day after a protester was shot and a man set on fire in some of worst violence to rock the Chinese-ruled city in more than five months of anti-government demonstrations.
U.S. condemns latest Hong Kong violence, urges both sides to de-escalate
The United States on Monday condemned “unjustified use of deadly force” in the latest Hong Kong violence and urged police and civilians alike to de-escalate the situation, a senior Trump administration official said.
First Spanish royal visit crowns Havana’s 500th party
Cuba is in party mode this week, despite tough economic times worsened by tighter U.S. sanctions, as it prepares for its first state visit by a Spanish king, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana, the capital.
Government plane from Mexico – offering Morales asylum – refuels in Peru
A government plane from Mexico – which has offered Bolivia’s outgoing President Evo Morales political asylum – has refuelled in Lima on the way to Bolivia, Peru’s foreign ministry said on Monday evening.
Bolivia armed forces commander orders troops onto streets against ‘vandals’
Bolivia’s Armed Forces Commander Williams Kaliman said on Monday he had ordered troops to conduct joint operations with police against “groups of vandals.”
France’s Macron and Trump to meet before NATO summit: tweet
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday night he and U.S. President Donald Trump would meet before the Dec. 4 NATO summit in London.
Bolivia’s La Paz braces for violence as Morales supporters march on city
Bolivian capital La Paz braced for violent clashes on Monday night as thousands of supporters of ousted leader Evo Morales marched towards the city where opposition protesters and police set up barricades and armed themselves for a potential showdown.
Canadian hockey commentator Don Cherry fired over inflammatory remarks toward immigrants
Don Cherry, whose provocative views and outlandish suit jackets made for appointment viewing on Canada’s popular Saturday night hockey broadcasts, was fired after inflammatory comments he directed at Canadian immigrants, the Sportsnet network said on M…
‘Stay alert’: millions of Australians brace for ‘catastrophic’ bushfires
Residents across a wide swath of Australia’s east coast were bracing for “catastrophic” conditions on Tuesday, with searing heat and high winds expected to fan scores of already burning bushfires, threatening residential areas.
Guinea president replaces security minister following deadly protests
Guinea President Alpha Conde announced on Monday that he was replacing his security minister following deadly protests against suspected efforts by Conde to extend his mandate.
