Hong Kong protesters hurl petrol bombs after police fire tear gas to clear rally
Hong Kong anti-government protesters set fire to shops and hurled petrol bombs on Sunday, police said, after riot police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse thousands in the Tsim Sha Tsui harbor-front hotel district.
Three people released on bail in truck death probe: UK police
Three people arrested in connection with the investigation into the death of 39 people in a truck container have been released on bail, police in Essex in southern England said on Sunday.
Stop holding UK ‘hostage’, government says as it steps up pressure on parliament
Boris Johnson’s government stepped up pressure on lawmakers on Sunday to back the prime minister’s bid to hold an early election and break the Brexit impasse, saying Britain was being held “hostage” by parliament.
Banks in Lebanon to stay shut on Monday: statement
Banks in Lebanon will remain closed on Monday awaiting a return to stability in light of continuing protests across the country, the banking association said in a statement.
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….
