Chinese reports on U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong ‘have gone from irresponsible to dangerous’: State Department
Official Chinese media reports about a U.S. diplomat who met with student leaders of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement “have gone from irresponsible to dangerous” and must stop, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said on Friday.
U.S.-based experts suspect Russia blast involved nuclear-powered missile
U.S.-based nuclear experts said on Friday they suspected an accidental blast and radiation release in northern Russia this week occurred during the testing of a nuclear-powered cruise missile vaunted by President Vladimir Putin last year.
At least one North Korean projectile launched, appears to be short-range missile: U.S. official
At least one projectile was launched by North Korea and based on initial information it appeared to be similar to previous short-range missiles fired by Pyongyang, a U.S. official said on Friday, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Russia says five killed in mysterious rocket test accident: RIA
Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom said early on Saturday that five of its staff members had been killed in an accident during tests on a military site in northern Russia, the RIA news agency reported.
North Korea fires two projectiles into sea off eastern coast: South Korea
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Saturday, South Korea’s military said.
Canada praises ‘grit’ of Canadians detained in China
Canada’s foreign minister on Friday praised two Canadian men detained in China for their “grit” and “tenacity,” as the countries’ diplomatic feud entered its eighth month.
Mexico president says budget hole probe only targets ex-minister so far
Mexico’s president said on Friday that a former cabinet minister who had been questioned over an alleged $250 million loss to taxpayers under the previous government was the only official being investigated in the case so far.
Libya government accepts U.N. ceasefire proposal, implementation unclear
Libya’s internationally recognized government, which is facing a campaign by eastern troops to take the capital, has accepted a United Nations proposal for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Adha religious holiday, a statement said on Friday.
Libya’s internationally recognized government accepts vacation ceasefire: statement
Libya’s internationally recognized government on Friday accepted a ceasefire request from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), according to a statement posted by the government on Twitter.
Mexico detains migrant children in cramped holding center despite court ruling
Overcrowding, prison-like conditions, bed bugs and illness are among the complaints of migrants in a Mexico City detention center that holds dozens of minors two months after a court ruled it was unconstitutional.
