Environmentalists gain, far right loses ground in Swiss election
The Greens made strong gains in Switzerland’s election on Sunday while the far-right party lost ground, early results showed, potentially putting environmentalists in the mix for a seat in the coalition that has governed the country for decades.
Four killed in Bangladesh over Facebook post
At least four people were killed and about 50 injured on Sunday in clashes with police in Bangladesh over a Facebook post that offended Muslims, officials said.
Secondary circuit of Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor to be operational within two weeks: official
The secondary circuit of the Arak heavy water nuclear reactor will be operational within two weeks, Ali Asghar Zarean, a special assistant to the chief of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, was quoted as saying on Sunday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Environmentalist Greens gain as Swiss elect parliament: projection
The far-right Swiss People’s Party was on track to remain in first place in a parliamentary election in Switzerland on Sunday
Hong Kong protesters stage major rally; tear gas, petrol bombs shatter calm
Hong Kong riot police and protesters exchanged tear gas and petrol bombs on Sunday as an illegal anti-government march that attracted tens of thousands descended into chaos, with hundreds of shops trashed and Chinese banks and metro stations targeted.
Three die after supermarket set on fire, flights out of Santiago delayed due to Chile riots
At least three people died after a supermarket in the Chilean capital Santiago was set alight by demonstrators, while many flights into the city’s airport were suspended as crew were unable to get to work, the city’s governor said on Sunday.
Bangladesh to move Rohingya to flood-prone island next month
Bangladesh will start relocating Rohingya Muslims to a flood-prone island off its coast next month as several thousand refugees have agreed to move, a government official said on Sunday.
Brexit will happen on Oct. 31 despite PM’s unsigned delay request, UK says
The British government insisted on Sunday the country will leave the European Union on Oct. 31 despite a letter that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced by parliament to send to the bloc requesting a Brexit delay.
Australian newspapers unite in protest against media restrictions
Australia’s biggest newspapers were expected to run front pages on Monday made up to appear heavily redacted to protest against recent legislation that restricts press freedoms, a rare show of unity by the usually tribal media industry.
Petrol bombs and tear gas scar Hong Kong streets as police, protesters clash
Hong Kong riot police and protesters exchanged tear gas and petrol bombs as an illegal anti-government march that attracted tens of thousands descended into chaos, with hundreds of shops trashed and Chinese banks and metro stations targeted.
