Hong Kong protesters pause to mark Sept. 11
Hong Kong activists called off protests on Wednesday in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and denounced a Chinese state newspaper report that they were planning “massive terror” in the Chinese-ruled city.
UK government says it will appeal Scottish court ruling that suspension of parliament is unlawful
The British government said on Wednesday it would appeal a Scottish court ruling that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament for five weeks was unlawful.
Airbus orders visual checks on some helicopter models after fatal Norway crash
Airbus has ordered checks on three types of helicopters following a fatal crash in Norway, Norwegian authorities said on Wednesday.
Scottish court rules UK PM Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament is unlawful
Scotland’s highest court of appeal ruled on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament for five weeks is unlawful, the lawmaker who led the challenge said.
UK to allow foreign students to stay for two years after graduation to find work
International students will be able to stay in Britain looking for work for up to two years after they graduate under new rules announced by the government on Wednesday.
Turkish court acquits Austrian activist, lifts travel ban: lawyer
A Turkish court on Wednesday acquitted an Austrian student, activist and journalist of terrorism charges and lifted his travel ban, according to his lawyer, who called his detainment last year “unjust and unlawful.”
Japan regulator to launch new investigation into Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan’s nuclear regulator said in Wednesday it would launch a new investigation into the Fukushima disaster, to look into how radiation leaked from damaged reactor containment vessels and other factors.
Merkel still sees every chance of orderly Brexit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday there was still every chance for Britain’s divorce from the European Union to take place with a deal although Berlin is prepared for a disorderly Brexit in case that does not happen.
Iran says sacking of Bolton won’t lead to talks with U.S.
The resignation of White House National Security Adviser John Bolton, a hawk on Iran, will not lead to talks between Washington and Tehran, Iran said on Wednesday.
UK Conservatives retain large lead over Labour: poll
Britain’s governing Conservatives retain a significant lead over the opposition Labour Party according to a poll published on Wednesday as the country could soon hold an election to break the Brexit stalemate.
