U.S. probes border patrol as criticism of detention centers rises
The acting head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered an investigation into reports that Border Patrol agents have been posting offensive anti-immigrant comments and threats against lawmakers on a private Facebook group.
Burkina Faso urged to avoid curbs on security reporting
A U.S.-based journalists’ rights group urged Burkina Faso’s government on Wednesday to nix a bill that would impose stiff prison sentences on media that “demoralize” security services battling a strengthening jihadist insurgency.
Volcano erupts on Italian island of Stromboli, starts fires
A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli erupted on Wednesday, throwing ash high into the sky and enveloping the popular tourist destination in smoke, the National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) said.
Saudi state defense firm pens deal with South Africa’s Paramount
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and South Africa’s Paramount Group have signed a collaboration agreement as part of the Gulf kingdom’s efforts to develop its own domestic defense industry, the two companies said on Wednesday.
Canada’s most populous province set to more than triple weed outlets
Ontario’s government announced plans on Wednesday to issue 50 new cannabis retail licenses, which would more than triple the total number of privately owned brick-and-mortar cannabis stores in Canada’s most populous province.
China to Britain: Keep your ‘colonial’ hands off Hong Kong
China told Britain to keep its hands off Hong Kong on Wednesday while London called for Beijing to honor the agreements made when the city was handed over in 1997, escalating a diplomatic spat over the former British colony.
After a day of violent protests, Hong Kong starts to make arrests
Hong Kong police said on Wednesday they had arrested 12 people in connection with incidents on July 1, although it was unclear if they were among protesters who smashed their way into the city’s legislature and ransacked the building.
U.S bans entry to senior aide to Malawi leader over graft allegations
Uladi Mussa, a senior aide to Malawi President Peter Mutharika, and his wife Cecilia have been banned from entry into the United States due to allegations of “significant corruption”, the U.S. Embassy said on Wednesday.
Boris Johnson extends funding lead in battle to become UK PM
Boris Johnson has increased his funding lead over Jeremy Hunt as they race to become the next British prime minister, official figures showed on Wednesday, and has so far raised the fourth-largest amount by any politician in Britain in recent years.
Hong Kong police arrest 12 for violent incident near legislature
Hong Kong police said on Wednesday that 12 people have been arrested over a violent incident in the vicinity of the Legislative Council Complex.
