Top Hong Kong police commander recalled from retirement as violence escalates
The police commander who oversaw pro-democracy demonstrations that roiled Hong Kong in 2014 has been recalled from retirement to help deal with the violent protests convulsing the Chinese-ruled city, two sources with knowledge of the move told Reuters….
Kashmir communications blackout angers some in the Indian media
Indian authorities imposed a communications blackout on Kashmir for a fourth straight day on Thursday, stopping India’s normally vibrant media from being able to report what is happening in the disputed region after the government revoked its special s…
Canadian ambassador to leave Washington, D.C. at end of August: Trudeau
David MacNaughton, the Canadian Ambassador to the United States who played a pivotal role in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), will leave Washington at the end of August, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursda…
Italy PM meets president as coalition close to collapse
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte met President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday to discuss the political situation as rumors swirled of an imminent government collapse, while investors sold off Italian government bonds.
Ceasefire collapse in northwest Syria threatens millions: U.N. envoy’s adviser
The humanitarian adviser to U.N. Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Thursday regretted the collapse of a ceasefire in the northwest, saying that fresh violence threatens the lives of millions after more than 500 civilians were killed since late A…
Britain appalled by Syria situation after ceasefire ends: foreign minister
British foreign minister Dominic Raab criticized Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for resuming military operations in a Russian-led campaign in northwest Syria, describing the situation there as “appalling.”
French farmers damage more offices of Macron MPs over trade deals
French farmers angered by EU trade deals with Canada and Mercosur have protested by damaging offices belonging to lawmakers from President Emmanuel Macron’s party, as public discontent against the government shows no sign of abating.
Mother of Brazil prison riot victim haunted by anguish, rage
Odijane Mota still cannot make sense of her son Efraim’s gruesome death in a Brazilian jail.
Cab ride to queen: Johnson rivals eye a very British power grab
British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn would dash across London in a cab to Buckingham Palace and tell Queen Elizabeth “We’re taking over” should Prime Minister Boris Johnson refuse to quit if he lost a no-confidence vote, Corbyn’s deputy says.
Poland’s parliament speaker resigns over private flights scandal
Poland’s parliament speaker said on Thursday he would resign after it was revealed that he used government aircraft for private trips, suggesting the ruling nationalists aimed to defuse a scandal that could affect their re-election campaign.
