Hong Kong mops up after weekend of violence, braces for more protests
Metro stations in Hong Kong resumed regular service on Monday and streets were being cleaned of debris as the city recovered from another night of violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police, with more protests planned this week.
Guatemalan conservative looks set for election win, early results show
Conservative Alejandro Giammattei appeared poised for a decisive victory in Guatemala’s presidential election on Sunday, storming into a commanding lead over his center-left rival, former first lady Sandra Torres, preliminary results showed.
Guatemalan conservative Giammattei leads presidency race: early results
Guatemalan conservative Alejandro Giammattei took an early lead in Sunday’s presidential election against his center-left opponent Sandra Torres, preliminary results showed.
Russia tells Google not to advertise ‘illegal’ events after election protests
Russia’s state communications watchdog has asked Google to stop advertising “illegal mass events” on its YouTube video platform, it said on Sunday.
UK PM Johnson orders sentencing review for dangerous offenders
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched an urgent review of sentencing of criminals on Sunday, aiming to keep law and order high on the political agenda after he promised 10,000 extra prison places and 20,000 more police officers.
Argentines vote in presidential primary, troubled economy hangs in balance
Argentina’s opposition candidate was ahead in a presidential primary election against market-friendly incumbent Mauricio Macri on Sunday, two TV stations reported minutes after the polls closed.
Opposition candidate Fernandez seen ahead of President Macri in Argentina primary: local TV
Peronist candidate Alberto Fernandez was seen leading President Mauricio Macri as polls closed in Argentina’s primary election on Sunday, according to Argentine TV stations TN, Cronica and A24.
Saudi-led coalition says infighting killed senior Houthi official
A senior Houthi official in Yemen and brother of the movement’s leader was killed because of infighting, the Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday, appearing to give a different version of events than the Iran-allied group.
Yemen separatists committed to Aden ceasefire: leader
Yemen’s southern separatists are committed to a ceasefire in the port city of Aden and are willing to work with the Saudi-led coalition, their leader said on Sunday.
Turkey’s Erdogan calls Saudi king on Muslim holiday: SPA
Saudi King Salman received a phone call on Sunday from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha, state news agency SPA said.
