Barbed wire and black humor: Russian activists line up for protest tattoos
Ivan Loktev, a young Russian opposition activist, wanted a memento of a string of protests that have drawn tens of thousands to Moscow’s streets this summer, and the crackdown that ensued. So on Tuesday, he got himself tattooed.
UK’s Labour Party want rebel bill to pass before backing election
Britain’s opposition Labour Party will not back a vote later on Wednesday to hold an election and would ideally like to pass legislation that seeks to prevent a no-deal Brexit before backing a new parliamentary poll.
Hong Kong leader pulls extradition bill, but too little too late, say some
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday withdrew an extradition bill that triggered months of often violent protests so the Chinese-ruled city can move forward from a “highly vulnerable and dangerous” place and find solutions.
Russia jails protester for 3.5 years for violence against police: RIA
A Russian court sentenced a protester to 3-1/2 years in jail on Wednesday after finding him guilty of using violence against the police at an opposition rally in July, the RIA news agency reported.
Ramaphosa says South Africa must stop attacks on foreigners, nearly 300 arrested
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told officials and business leaders on Wednesday that he was committed to quelling attacks on foreigners that have threatened to cast a cloud over an economic forum aimed at boosting intra-African trade.
Yemen’s government starts indirect talks with southern separatists in Saudi Arabia: officials
Yemeni government officials have begun indirect talks with United Arab Emirates-backed southern separatists in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah to end fighting in Aden and other southern provinces, a Yemeni official said on Wednesday.
MTN Nigeria shuts stores after anti-South African attacks
The Nigerian division of South African telecom operator MTN said on Wednesday it will shut all stores and service centers in the country until further notice after its facilities in three cities were attacked.
Scottish court rules in PM Johnson’s favor in parliament suspension case
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament later this month until shortly before Britain leaves the European Union is lawful, a Scottish court ruled on Wednesday, saying the matter was not one for judges to decide.
Turkey says it faces up to $3 billion in trade losses with Britain under no-deal Brexit
Turkey may lose trade with Britain worth up to $3 billion in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Wednesday, adding that many Turkish companies lacked information on the consequences of such a scenario.
PM Johnson believes lawmakers must back new election if they vote for Brexit bill: spokesman
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes that if parliament votes to try to stop a no-deal Brexit – or “surrender bill” – lawmakers should back an election before an EU summit on Oct. 17, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
