Two U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash: U.S. military
Two United States service members were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the U.S. military said in a statement.
New front opens in Australian bushfires, power cut to thousands
Electricity firms cut off power to thousands of people, more than 100 schools were closed and residents in high risk regions sought shelter on Wednesday as Australia’s devastating bushfires opened up a new front.
Options fade for last Hong Kong campus protesters as U.S. bill angers China
The last band of anti-government protesters trapped inside a besieged Hong Kong university were weighing a narrowing range of options early on Wednesday as police outside appeared ready to simply wait them out.
Highlights: Protesters in a Hong Kong university search for escape route
The last band of anti-government protesters trapped inside a besieged Hong Kong university were weighing a narrowing range of options on Wednesday as police outside appeared ready to simply wait them out.
Dead-end: Rohingya in Malaysia warn against fleeing from Bangladesh
Before he flew to Thailand on a fake Bangladeshi passport and then crossed into Malaysia, Mohammed Imran was one of the most influential Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. He headed an 18,000-strong camp and represented them on the big stage.
U.S. Senate passes HK rights bill backing protesters, angers Beijing
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at protecting human rights in Hong Kong amid a crackdown on a pro-democracy protest movement, drawing condemnation from Beijing.
Chile’s police chief suspends use of rubber bullets
Chile’s police chief said on Tuesday he has suspended the use of rubber bullets to quell national unrest after a university study revealed they could be made up of as little as 20% rubber and contain harmful substances such as lead.
U.S. Senate passes Hong Kong rights bill backing protesters, angers Beijing
The U.S. Senate, in a unanimous vote, passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at protecting human rights in Hong Kong amid a crackdown on a pro-democracy protest movement, drawing condemnation from Beijing.
Japan’s Abe becomes longest serving PM as scandal allegations persist
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe became Japan’s longest-serving premier on Wednesday, a remarkable feat for a leader who once quit in humiliation, but the day was marred by questions about possible election law violations and worries about the economy.
Israel says attacks military targets in Syria in retaliation for Tuesday rockets
Israel attacked Iranian and Syrian military targets in Syria on Wednesday in what it said was retaliation for rockets fired toward Israel the day before, military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Avichay Adraee said.
