Russia says Facebook, Google must ban political ads during election
Russian state watchdog Roskomnadzor said on Friday it asked Facebook and Google to ban the publication of political advertising during elections on Sunday and on the preceding day, in line with Russian law.
Britain’s parliament approves law seeking to block October no-deal Brexit
The British parliament’s upper chamber on Friday approved a bill which aims to block a no-deal Brexit at the end of October by forcing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay to Britain’s European Union departure.
Hong Kong police break up new protest with rubber bullets, tear gas
Hong Kong police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray on Friday to clear protesters outside a subway station on the densely populated Kowloon peninsula, the latest clash in 14 weeks of sometimes violent anti-government demonstrations.
Turkish-U.S. land patrols in Syria to start on Sept. 8: Anadolu
Joint military land patrols by Turkish and U.S. forces in northeast Syria are planned to start on Sept. 8, state-owned Anadolu news agency quoted Defense Minister Hulusi Akar as saying on Friday.
Russia to U.S: Cancel extradition request for executive held in Italy
Russia has demanded that the United States cancel a request to extradite a Russian state executive from Italy where he was arrested last month at Washington’s request on suspicion of industrial espionage, calling it illegal.
‘Potentially dangerous’ objects found in northern Russia after accident: Ifax
Potentially dangerous objects have been found in an area of northern Russia where an accident that released radiation occurred last month, Interfax news agency reported on Friday, citing regional authorities.
Istanbul mayor believes higher court will reverse main opposition ruling
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Friday he believed a court ruling sentencing the main opposition’s Istanbul chairwoman to nearly 10 years in prison would be reversed by higher courts, adding that he was saddened by the decision.
Bosnians to march for Gay Pride – under heavy police protection
Bosnia’s first Gay Pride march on Sunday will be protected by a major security operation after some conservative Muslim groups had attempted to prevent the event and others organized counter-rallies.
Mexico expects relief on U.S. tariff threat after migrant flows drop
Mexico does not expect the United States to threaten to put tariffs on its goods when it holds talks next week with U.S. officials about its efforts to curb migration from Central America, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Friday.
Turkish court sentences opposition figure to nearly 10 years in jail
A Turkish court on Friday sentenced a prominent opposition official to nine years and eight months in prison for insulting the president and spreading terrorist propaganda, a lawmaker from the main opposition party said.
