Australia’s Uluru closes to climbers for good after decades-long fight
Australia’s Uluru officially closed to climbers for good on Friday, although the last visitors to scale the sacred rock were allowed to stay until sunset, as a permanent ban takes effect after a decades-long fight by indigenous people to close the trek…
UK Conservatives to seek election again and again if lawmakers reject poll
Britain’s governing Conservatives will ask parliament again and again to back an early general election if lawmakers fail to support a snap poll in a vote on Monday, finance minister Sajid Javid said on Friday.
China hopes can confirm identities of 39 dead in Britain
China’s government hopes Britain can confirm the identities of the 39 bodies found dead in a refrigerated truck near London as soon as possible, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
China resolutely opposes U.S. Vice President’s comments on HK
China on Friday said it is extremely indignant about a speech by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence that accused China of curtailing the “rights and liberties” of people Hong Kong and resolutely opposes his comments.
North Korea asks South to discuss removal of ‘capitalist’ Mt Kumgang facilities
North Korea has proposed that Seoul discuss the removal of its facilities from the North’s resort of Mount Kumgang, a key symbol of cooperation that Pyongyang recently criticized as “shabby” and “capitalist,” the South’s officials said on Friday.
Botswana’s ruling BDP wins general election: Chief Justice
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has won the general election after securing 29 national assembly seats, representing 51% of the vote, the chief justice announced on Friday.
EU to discuss Brexit delay as Britain squabbles over an election
The European Union will discuss on Friday the length of another delay to Brexit after Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanded an election to break the paralysis that has gripped British politics for over three years.
Russian military police reinforcements arrive in Syria: Ifax
Around 300 more Russian military police from the southern Russian region of Chechnya have arrived in Syria, the defense ministry said on Friday, Interfax news agency reported.
Indonesia’s report on 737 MAX crash faults Boeing design, says Lion Air staff made mistakes
Indonesia has called for better Boeing cockpit systems and oversight by U.S. regulators after design flaws helped bring down a Lion Air 737 MAX jet – a crash that was compounded by errors from ground staff and crew.
On trial: Swiss judicial system to face people’s verdict
Swiss supreme court judges are members of political parties, they may rely on their party’s support to be elected and re-elected, and they donate thousands of francs a year to party coffers.
