Monday, July 1, 2019

World News Briefs -- July 1, 2019



BBC: Hong Kong police evict protesters who stormed parliament

Police firing tear gas have moved in to evict protesters who earlier stormed and ransacked Hong Kong's parliament.

Activists had occupied the Legislative Council (LegCo) building for hours after breaking away from a protest on the anniversary of Hong Kong's transfer of sovereignty to China from Britain.

At midnight (16:00 GMT), hundreds of police charged towards the building after warning protesters to clear it.

It follows weeks of unrest in the city over a controversial extradition law.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran passes 300 kilogram limit on low-enriched uranium. Iran breaks nuclear deal and puts pressure on EU over sanctions.

Top Iran police official claims 87 percent support the regime.

Israel tells Europe to impose sanctions on Iran after Tehran claims it has passed its 300kg limit of enriched uranium.

Lebanon troops demolish Syrian refugee homes as deadline expires.

4 killed in Israeli airstrike on Syria.

Israel renewing Oman ties, opportunity for more: spy chief.

Palestinian protests turn violent after Israeli police kill a man.

ASIA

Trump, making history, steps into North Korea.

'Amazing event': North Korea lauds Trump-Kim meeting at border.

16 killed, more than 100 wounded in Kabul car bomb blast.

Afghan Taliban say latest peace talks with US are ‘critical’.

Taliban pushing to 'rewrite' draft agreement for US withdrawal from Afghanistan: report.

China scolds Taiwan leader for planned New York visit.

Myanmar to send envoys to Rohingya camps in Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka death penalty reinstatement 'extremely disturbing'.

AFRICA

Six Turkish sailors freed by Libya warlord Khalifa Haftar.

DRC president to send army to end communal violence.

Somalia lodges protest after Kenya calls Somaliland a country.

Mauritanian court confirms election win for government-backed candidate.

UN calls for unity as Somalia marks 59th independence anniversary.

Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia battle rising cost of living.

Tunisians seek 'transparency' on president's health.

EUROPE

Wildfires rage in Spain, Germany sees record temperatures and the Pope prays for heatwave victims as Europe continues to swelter in 'blowtorch' Saharan Bubble.

Russian missile explodes over northern Cyprus.

EU suspends summit to choose new leaders after record deadlock.

UK Treasury chief warns Tory contenders on spending promises.

Russia jails Kremlin critic Navalny for 10 days.

Polls close in Albania municipal election boycotted by opposition.

German migrant rescue captain appears in Italy court.

AMERICAS

Trump says China trade talks 'back on track,' new tariffs on hold.

Trump raises 2020 stakes by elevating North Korea, China on agenda.

Government inspectors detail overcrowding at U.S. border station: NBC.

One year from election, Mexicans give government poor marks on key issues: poll.

Óscar Martínez drowning: El Salvador takes blame.

Venezuela crisis: Outrage over navy captain's death in custody.

Mexican president says he would like to disband the nation's army.

Hail storm buries parts of Mexican city of Guadalajara in ice.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

U.S.-led coalition: ISIS militants cleared from Syrian village in massive operation.

US airstrike kills Al Qaeda fighters ‘plotting external attacks’ against American citizens: military.

Tram attack suspect tells court he refuses to recognise Dutch law.

EU counter-terror chief on battling the virtual 'caliphate' and what to do with children of jihadists.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

OPEC hints at oil production cuts continuing, sending crude prices up.

‘OPEC is going to die’: Iran says Saudi-Russian alliance could kill oil cartel.

Taylor Swift laments sale of album rights to music manager she says 'bullied' her.

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