Head of Congo’s public finances watchdog questioned by authorities
The head of Democratic Republic of Congo’s public finances watchdog was detained for questioning for several hours on Saturday, in what he said was retaliation...
Trains to Hong Kong airport suspended amid protester disruption
Trains to Hong Kong’s international airport were suspended on Sunday as pro-democracy protesters threatened to disrupt transport links to the airport, The Mass Transit Railway...
Hong Kong protesters disrupt airport but planes still taking off
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Hong Kong airport on Sunday, disrupting travel to draw global attention to their fight for greater democracy for the Chinese-ruled...
Director Costa-Gavras honored in Venice
Greek-born French director Costa-Gavras has been recognized for his “particularly original contribution to innovation in contemporary cinema” at the Venice Film Festival, where the Oscar...
UK’s Labour says no deal legislation will be tabled Tuesday
Plans for legislation to stop a no-deal Brexit will be published on Tuesday, Britain’s opposition Labour treasury spokesman John McDonnell said on Sunday....
Protesters rally at Hong Kong airport to disrupt travel
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Hong Kong’s international airport on Sunday, disrupting travel in a bid to focus global attention on their fight for greater...
Russia says U.S. strikes Syria’s Idlib, puts ceasefire at risk: reports
The Russian military said on Sunday that the United States had carried out air strikes in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone in breach of previous agreements,...
Former minister Gauke to meet PM Johnson Monday to hear his Brexit plan
Former British justice secretary David Gauke, a prominent critic of the government’s Brexit strategy, said he would meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday to...
New Saudi anti-corruption chief to target public servants
The new head of Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption commission said he plans to go after graft by ordinary government employees, following a high-profile campaign two years...
Protesters converge at Hong Kong airport to disrupt travel
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Hong Kong’s international airport on Sunday, disrupting travel as they seek to focus global attention on their fight for greater...