Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protests resume despite withdrawal of bill
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.
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom to resign
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom, who spearheaded the country’s feminist foreign policy when she took office in 2014, said on Friday she would resign from her post to spend more time with her family.
Opposition to block British PM Johnson’s early election bid
British opposition parties said on Friday that they would block Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s second bid to call an early general election in mid-October, setting up a showdown with the government over delaying Brexit.
Francisco Toledo, artist who injected new life into Mexican traditions, dead at 79
Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage that inspired him, died on Thursday.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas to try to disperse protesters
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and pepper spray on Friday to try 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.
Denmark discusses Hormuz naval mission with European allies
Denmark’s prime minister said on Friday that it is in talks with a number of European allies about an international naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Masked man tries to taser Russian election chief before regional vote
A masked man broke into the home of the head of Russia’s Central Election Commission on Friday and repeatedly tried to taser her, the Interior Ministry said, two days before an election that has triggered street protests.
Flow of undocumented migrants towards U.S. border fell 56%: Mexican foreign minister
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Friday that the country’s immigration plan had reduced the flow of undocumented migrants crossing the country towards the U.S. border by 56% between May and August.
Pope, ending Mozambique visit, slams corrupt leaders
Pope Francis, ending his visit to Mozambique, on Friday scolded political and business leaders in the resource-rich but poor East African country who allow themselves to be corrupted by outsiders.
Hong Kong protesters gather in renewed protest as night falls
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Friday measures announced this week to help restore order in the Chinese-ruled city were a first step as thousands gathered outside a subway station in renewed protest after months of sometimes violent unrest.
