Saudi king’s bodyguard shot dead in row with a friend in Jeddah: SPA
The long-time personal bodyguard of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman was shot dead by a friend while at a private residence in the western city of Jeddah, in what the state broadcaster described as “a personal dispute”.
Hong Kong leader to leave town despite sending invites for National Day party
Hong Kong police fired tear gas to break up pro-democracy protesters on Sunday as the government announced the city’s leader Carrie Lam will be out of town for China’s Oct. 1 National Day, despite her sending out invitations for celebrations at home.
Afghan election sees one in five voters cast ballot: unofficial estimate
Afghanistan’s presidential election turnout is unofficially estimated at a little over 2 million voters, an election commission official said on Sunday.
Hong Kong leader to leave unrest behind to spend National Day in China
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and pepper spray to break up anti-government protesters on Sunday as the government announced city leader Carrie Lam will be out of town for China’s Oct. 1 National Day celebrations, removing a possible new flashpoint.
Britain’s Prince Harry to touch down in Malawi
Britain’s Prince Harry is due to arrive in Malawi on Sunday, the final stop of the solo leg of his southern Africa tour before rejoining his family in South Africa, where wife Meghan held a meeting on Saturday with female activists.
Saudi king’s bodyguard shot dead in personal dispute: state TV
The personal bodyguard of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman was shot dead in a personal dispute, state television al-Ekhbariya reported on Sunday.
Hong Kong police fire pepper spray to break up protests
Hong Kong police fired pepper spray on Sunday to break up protesters in the Causeway Bay shopping district ahead of a series of planned anti-government demonstrations two days before China’s National Day.
Sunday morning shoppers stunned as New Zealand store plays pornography
Sunday morning shoppers in the New Zealand city of Auckland caught glimpses of the unexpected when a store’s promotional screen played pornography over several hours.
Mexican activists take to streets demanding safe, legal abortions
Mexican activists took to the streets in large cities on Saturday to demand safe and legal abortions, many wearing green bandanas that have become a symbol with the abortion rights movement in Latin America.
Hong Kong protesters to rally after another night of violence
Hong Kong protesters are to join a global “anti-totalitarianism rally” on Sunday, following another night of violent clashes with police after weeks of pro-democracy unrest in the Chinese-ruled city.
