Syria air defense thwart missiles on the outskirts of Damascus and Homs: state news agency
Syria air defense forces thwarted missile attacks targeting the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus and the city of Homs, Syrian state news agency SANA said late on Sunday.
Hong Kong braces for big crowds at annual rally to mark handover
Hong Kong holds an annual pro-democracy march on Monday, the anniversary of its handover to Beijing, that could draw big crowds amid widespread anger over an extradition bill that has plunged the financial hub into turmoil.
Explainer: Hong Kong’s extradition bill and the opposition to it
Hong Kong’s extradition bill, which would cover Hong Kong’s 7.4 million residents as well as foreign and Chinese nationals in the city, would allow criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party.
North Korea’s Kim, Trump agree to push forward talks for denuclearization: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed at their meeting on Sunday to push forward dialogue for making a new breakthrough in the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, North Korean state media said on Monday.
Emergency EU summit on top jobs runs into trouble again
A deal hatched among several key European leaders to award a former Dutch foreign minister the post of EU chief executive broke down at an emergency summit on Sunday after eastern European and center-right European leaders rejected the plan.
Libya’s eastern forces supreme commander declares state of mobilization: statement
Libya’s eastern forces supreme commander Aguila Saleh declared a state of general mobilization in the country late on Sunday.
Seven killed in Sudan protests: state news agency
At least seven people were killed and 181 were wounded during a day of protests across Sudan, state news agency (SUNA) said late on Sunday, citing a Health Ministry official.
Tens of thousands demand civilian rule in Sudan, at least seven killed
Huge crowds marched on Sudan’s defense ministry on Sunday demanding the ruling military hand over power to civilians, and the authorities said at least seven people were killed and scores injured in protests nationwide.
North Korea’s Kim, Trump agree to push forward talks for denuclearization: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed at their meeting on Sunday to push forward dialogue for making a new breakthrough in the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, North Korea’ state media said on Monday.
PM contender Hunt sets out plans to prepare Britain for no-deal Brexit
A Jeremy Hunt government would set aside a 6 billion pound ($7.6 billion) war chest to protect fishing and farming, and prepare an emergency budget to cut taxes under plans designed to get Britain ready for a dramatic no-deal Brexit.
