Botswana opposition challenges election result in court
Botswana’s main opposition party is challenging in court the results of 16 parliamentary constituencies won by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in last month’s election, party spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa told Reuters.
China’s top diplomat strongly condemns U.S. lawmakers’ Hong Kong legislation: Xinhua
China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi said China strongly condemns the U.S. legislation supporting protesters in Hong Kong, in an interview with the official Xinhua.
Two French citizens killed in Haiti: Foreign Ministry
Two French citizens have been killed in an attack in Haiti, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, without giving further details.
Four dead, buildings down as strongest tremor in decades rocks Albania
At least four people died after the most powerful earthquake to hit Albania in decades rocked the capital of Tirana and surrounding region early on Tuesday, causing several buildings to collapse and burying residents in the rubble.
Philippine senator urges probe into Chinese ‘threat’ to power grid
A senator in the Philippines urged lawmakers on Tuesday to investigate China’s access to its power grid, warning of a security threat and possible sabotage due to its stake in the nation’s only transmission firm.
Humiliated at polls, Hong Kong’s Lam acknowledges discontent with government
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam acknowledged on Tuesday that the record turnout in local elections won by pro-democracy candidates highlighted dissatisfaction with her administration, while appealing for an end to violent protests.
Hong Kong to re-open Cross-Harbor Tunnel on Wednesday after protests
Hong Kong authorities will re-open the Cross-Harbor Tunnel on Wednesday morning, a senior official said, restoring a major transit link connecting two sides of the city.
One dead, buildings down after strongest tremor in decades hits Albania
The most powerful earthquake to hit Albania in decades rocked the capital of Tirana and nearby port town of Durres early on Tuesday, causing at least two buildings to collapse and trapping residents in the rubble, officials said.
Russia, Turkey may sign new contract on S-400 systems in 2020: RIA
Russia plans to sign a new contract with Turkey to supply its S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in the first half of 2020, the head of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, said, according to RIA Novosti news agency.
China summons U.S. ambassador in protest over Hong Kong rights bill
China’s foreign ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad on Monday to protest against the passing in the U.S. Congress of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, saying it amounted to interference in an internal Chinese matter.
