Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven
World
October 21, 2019
Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven
Chile is “at war”, President Sebastian Pinera said Sunday, as the country reels from three days of violent demonstrations and…
Kurdish fighters withdraw from besieged Syria town
Middle East
October 21, 2019
Kurdish fighters withdraw from besieged Syria town
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces fully withdrew from a Turkish-encircled town in northern Syria on Sunday, in what appeared to…
Who are the youths behind the Catalonia protest violence?
World
October 21, 2019
Who are the youths behind the Catalonia protest violence?
The violent protests that have swept Catalonia over the jailing of nine separatist leaders have involved veteran anarchists and youthful…
Johnson adamant on Brexit deadline, despite delay request
World
October 21, 2019
Johnson adamant on Brexit deadline, despite delay request
A defiant British government has doubled down, insisting it will leave the European Union in 11 days despite parliament’s forcing…
Three dead in Chile protest violence
World
October 20, 2019
Three dead in Chile protest violence
Three people died in a fire in a supermarket being ransacked in the Chilean capital early Sunday, as protests sparked…
Japan funding for imperial ceremonies sparks rare dissent
World
October 20, 2019
Japan funding for imperial ceremonies sparks rare dissent
When it comes to Japan’s royal family, anti-monarchy sentiment is almost non-existent. But government funding for two highly symbolic imperial…
US forces withdraw from key base in northern Syria
Middle East
October 20, 2019
US forces withdraw from key base in northern Syria
US forces withdrew from their largest base in northern Syria on Sunday, a monitor said, as Turkey accused Kurdish forces…
Tear gas and water cannon as crowds defy Hong Kong rally ban
World
October 20, 2019
Tear gas and water cannon as crowds defy Hong Kong rally ban
Police fired water cannon and tear gas at Hong Kongers who defied authorities with an illegal march on Sunday, their…
Boeing wants it to fly, but travelers fear the 737 MAX
World
October 20, 2019
Boeing wants it to fly, but travelers fear the 737 MAX
On September 12, Boeing started putting out 30-second videos in which employees tout its planes’ safety, hoping to reassure travelers…
After corruption allegations, Trump says G7 summit won’t be at his resort
World
October 20, 2019
After corruption allegations, Trump says G7 summit won’t be at his resort
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the next G7 summit will not be at one of his own Florida…