World News Briefs -- August 6, 2019 (Evening Edition)

NPR: Beijing Warns Hong Kong Protesters: Don't 'Play With Fire'

Amid weeks of mass anti-government demonstrations in Hong Kong that have frequently turned violent, Beijing on Tuesday issued a stark warning to protesters: "those who play with fire will perish by it."

The remarks, at a news conference in Beijing, were made by Yang Guang, a spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council.

He said China has "tremendous power" to put down the protests and warned that anyone who engages in "violence and crimes ... will be held accountable."

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MIDDLE EAST

'Unacceptable': US warns Turkey of operation in northern Syria.

7 civilians killed in Syria after failed Idlib truce: monitor.

Iran asks U.N. chief to push back against U.S. sanctions on foreign minister.

Iranian leader: No talks with U.S. until sanctions removed. Iran 'favours' talks despite Trump snub.

UK joins US-led security mission in Strait of Hormuz.

UN accuses Yemeni forces of attacks against northerners.

UN probes corruption in its own agencies in Yemen aid effort.

Israel advances plans for more than 2,300 settlement homes.

ASIA

China, Pakistan slam India's move to change Kashmir's special status.

Troops lock down Kashmir as India votes to strip its status.

India lawmakers set to ratify bill to strip Kashmir, Jammu of autonomy.

China vows to counter US deployment of midrange arms in Asia.

China hits back at ‘currency manipulator’ label as Donald Trump ratchets up US trade war.

China warns Hong Kong protesters that punishment is coming.

Beijing warns Hong Kong protesters: Don't 'play with fire'.

Chinese police mass 12,000 anti-riot officers in Shenzhen for drill.

Hong Kong’s government and police ‘completely capable’ of protecting law and order, key Beijing official says, ruling out need for PLA to be mobilised.

Bolton reminds Kim of missile pledge after North Korea warns of 'new road'.

North Korea fires two missiles into sea to keep pressure on Washington.

South Korea national security chief warns of more North Korea provocations.

Kashmiris on edge as India tightens grip on disputed region.

Japan condemns Russian firing drill on Kuril Islands.

AFRICA

Libya's U.N.-backed government steps up defense spending as war drags on.

Mozambique peace accord signed, paves way for elections.

Sudan deal defuses threat of 'slide into chaos'.

Haftar forces say they hit Libya pro-government airbase.

1,800 dead as malaria 'epidemic' rages in Burundi: UN.

Ebola: Rwanda bolsters DRC border restrictions.

Anglophone journalists in Cameroon fear for their lives.

Uganda's Bobi Wine charged with 'annoying' president.

Zimbabwean opposition plans demonstrations over economy next week.

EUROPE

Ukraine calls for more peace talks after four die in eastern Donbass.

Putin calls for talks after Trump pulls out of nuclear arms agreement.

Brexit: Michael Gove accuses EU of refusing to negotiate new deal.

'Ready and willing' to do a Brexit deal, Britain tells EU.

As UK-EU relations cool, battle looms to stop no-deal Brexit.

Russia summons Japanese ambassador over disputed islands comments.

Migration more worrying than climate change for Europeans: survey.

Notre-Dame should be fully sealed off while it's being rebuilt amid fears the burnt roof is poisoning the city’s residents with lead, claim environmental groups.

AMERICAS

Plan to boost ‘red flag’ gun laws gains momentum in Congress.

Anxious wait for Puerto Rico as court mulls governorship.

Trump expected to visit El Paso and Dayton after mass shootings.

Trump responds to Obama over statement on mass shootings.

U.S. ready to target other countries for supporting Venezuela's Maduro.

Trump imposes economic embargo against Venezuela. US imposes sweeping sanctions on Venezuelan government.

Bolton: US will 'ensure that Venezuela's Maduro runs out of ways to financially sustain himself'.

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says criminals will 'die like cockroaches' under proposed new laws.

Brazil gang leader found dead in cell after masked jailbreak attempt.

Trial begins for priests accused of abusing Argentine students.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Sri Lanka PM: Country must prepare for new terrorism phase.

'We have a problem': US Federal agencies scramble to fight domestic terror with limited resources.

'Terrorist incident' kills at least 20 people outside Cairo cancer hospital.

Taliban threaten Afghan presidential elections.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US stocks notch solid gains as China stabilizes currency.

U.S.-China trade feud shakes markets worldwide.

Trump: 'We are watching Google very closely'.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos went on a $3 billion stock selling spree.