France wants clarity from UK before considering Brexit deadline extension
France wants clarity from Britain before it can consider extending the deadline for Brexit negotiations with the European Union, French European Affairs Minister Amelie de Montchalin said on Sunday.
Pope, closing synod, decries plundering of the Amazon
Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to the plundering of the Amazon basin, as he closed an assembly of Roman Catholic bishops who discussed the challenges the Church faces in the region.
‘Many’ dead as Myanmar military sinks boats carrying kidnapped troops: Arakan Army
Myanmar’s army sunk several boats carrying dozens of soldiers and police officers taken hostage by rebels in the restive western Rakhine state, the Arakan Army said on Sunday, adding that many had died.
Syria’s SDF says it will redeploy from Turkey border under Russia deal
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Sunday it agreed to re-deploy away from the Syria-Turkey border, in accordance with an agreement brokered by Russia in Sochi earlier this week.
UK government will look at other options if early vote bid fails: source
Britain’s government will look at all options to get Brexit done, including those suggested by other parties, if the main opposition Labour Party rejects Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bid on Monday for a new election, a Downing Street source said.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon to clear tourist district protesters
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters, many wearing banned face masks, who had converged on the Kowloon harbor-front hotel district on Sunday to denounce perceived police brutality during months of unrest….
Vietnam police take DNA from relatives of suspected truck victims
Police in Vietnam took hair and blood samples on Sunday to get DNA from relatives of people feared to be among the 39 who died in the back of a truck near London last week, their family members said.
U.S. targeted Islamic State’s al-Baghdadi: official
The United States has carried out an operation targeting Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a U.S. official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Clashes between Turkish forces and Syrian army in north Syria: SANA
Syrian state news agency SANA said on Sunday there were clashes between the Syrian army and Turkish forces in the countryside around Ras al-Ain, a town on the Turkish border in northern Syria.
Labour is waiting for EU Brexit delay before taking election decision :health spokesman
Britain’s main opposition Labour Party is waiting for the European Union’s decision on a Brexit delay before deciding whether to back Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bid for an early election, the party’s health spokesman said on Sunday.
