Hong Kong International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, was brought to a near halt by antigovernment demonstrators angered by police violence.
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Hong Kong Protesters Descend on Airport, With Plans to Stay for Days
Thousands of demonstrators filled the arrivals hall at the airport, one of the world’s busiest, chanting and handing out pamphlets to travelers.
Protesters Plan to Swarm Hong Kong’s Airport, a Symbol of Efficiency
Antigovernment protesters are expected to kick off a three-day demonstration on Friday in an effort to maintain the movement’s momentum.
Plane Crash in Sweden Kills All 9 Onboard
A single-engine aircraft crashed on a small island in a river in the north of the country, the authorities said. The cause is under investigation.
Plane Stowaway Found Dead After Plunge Into a London Garden
A man’s body fell to earth on a Heathrow Airport flight path. The police say he had probably hidden in a wheel well of an inbound Kenya Airways flight.
Newark Airport ‘Emergency’ Briefly Halts Flights, Officials Say
An official said a United Airlines flight that left La Guardia Airport had hydraulics problems and had to make an emergency landing at Newark.
Saudi Airport Struck by Deadly Attack
A strike by Houthi rebels killed a Syrian living in Saudi Arabia and wounded others on Sunday.
Houthis Strike Saudi Airport, Escalating Yemen Conflict
The Houthi missile wounded 26 people. Fighting between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition has escalated in recent weeks.
Global Health: Where Will Measles Break Out Next? Chicago, Los Angeles or Miami, Scientists Predict
A new study ranks the risks in U.S. counties by the numbers of unvaccinated children and proximity to international airports. But no one predicted the outbreak in Brooklyn.
An $8 Billion Refinery? Mexican President Says, Yes We Can
Experts told Mexico’s president it’s impossible to build a refinery at the price he wants, so he orders Mexico’s struggling oil company to do it instead.