Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities clash
A murder suspect whose case was used by the Hong Kong government to push for a controversial extradition bill walked free from jail on Wednesday as the city’s authorities squabbled with Taiwan over how to handle a promised voluntary surrender.
‘Baby Shark’ song used to soothe toddler becomes rallying cry in Lebanon
A popular children’s song became a rallying cry in Lebanon after protesters in Beirut spontaneously sang the hit to calm a toddler caught in the midst of a noisy demonstration.
Indonesia cabinet unveiled, taps opposition and Gojek founder
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday unveiled his new cabinet for a second term, picking former industry minister Airlangga Hartarto to head his economic team and retaining economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister.
North Korea leader Kim vows to clear South Korea relics from Kumgang resort
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korean facilities in the North’s Mt Kumgang tourist resort must be removed and rebuilt in a modern way, state media reported on Wednesday, underscoring the cooling of relations between the two countries.
Bolivians angry over vote count storm capital as election hangs in balance
Bolivians furious over what they saw as an attempt by leftist President Evo Morales to rig Sunday’s election protested outside the hotel in the capital city of La Paz where the country’s electoral board was processing remaining ballots on Tuesday.
Russia, Turkey reach deal to remove Kurdish YPG from Syria border
Syrian and Russian forces will deploy in northeast Syria to remove Kurdish YPG fighters and their weapons from the border with Turkey under a deal agreed on Tuesday which both Moscow and Ankara hailed as a triumph.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro heralds ‘great day’ as Senate approves pension reform
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday hailed the Senate’s approval of a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s pension system as a launch pad for the wider economy, although voting on the last few remaining amendments was delayed to the following day…
Hong Kong protesters crash NBA opening night party
Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters crashed the NBA’s opening night party on Tuesday handing out thousands of black t-shirts as the Toronto Raptors prepared to begin the defense of their championship title against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Explainer: EU set to approve Brexit extension, but what will it look like?
Will the other members of the European Union grant Britain an extension to leave the bloc beyond its Oct. 31 deadline and if they do, what will the delay look like?
Trump speaks with Canadian PM Trudeau, congratulates him on election win
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on his election victory, the White House said in a statement.
