Britain says it is concerned by escalation of violence in Hong Kong
Britain’s Foreign Office said on Monday it was concerned about the escalation of violence between protesters and police in Hong Kong and urged both sides to find a way forward.
Polish far-right groups march on independence anniversary
Tens of thousands of Poles took part in a far-right march in the capital Warsaw on Monday to mark Polish independence, an annual event that has become a focus of friction between nationalists and liberals.
‘Everything is a mess’: Morales exit rocks Bolivia, splits region
Looting and roadblocks convulsed Bolivia on Monday after President Evo Morales’ resignation ended 14 years of socialist rule and left a power vacuum his opponents scrambled to fill.
Bolivia’s legislative assembly receives Morales resignation letter: Vice Presidential office
Bolivia’s legislative assembly has received the resignation letter from Evo Morales after the leftist leader announced that he would step down on Sunday, an official at the Vice Presidential office confirmed on Monday.
UK Conservatives’ lead over Labour widens slightly: ICM poll
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has edged a bit further ahead of the opposition Labour Party during the past week, an opinion poll by ICM for Reuters showed on Monday, ahead of a Dec. 12 election.
Iran launches nuclear enrichment at underground Fordow plant, IAEA confirms
Iran has begun enriching uranium at its underground Fordow site in the latest breach of its deal with major powers, the U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed on Monday, adding that Tehran’s enriched uranium stock has continued to grow.
U.S. FAA downgrades Malaysia’s air safety rating
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday downgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating, restricting the country’s airlines from adding new flights to the United States.
Chile to re-write Pinochet-era constitution in win for protesters
The Chilean government has agreed to write a new constitution to replace one dating back to the Pinochet dictatorship, bowing to demands of protesters who have taken to the streets in often violent demonstrations in recent weeks.
Israeli gunfire kills a West Bank Palestinian: medics
Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian during confrontations with stone-throwing protesters in the occupied West Bank on Monday, Palestinian health officials said.
Russia charges man with murder after lover’s severed arms found in bag
A Russian court on Monday charged a distinguished historian known for re-enacting Napoleonic battle scenes with the murder of his partner after he was found in a river with a rucksack containing her severed arms.
