Here’s what you need to know.
Author: MIKE IVES
Donald Trump, Women’s World Cup, California Earthquake: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Hong Kong Police, Once Called ‘Asia’s Finest,’ Are Now a Focus of Anger
The police have struggled to manage some of the largest protests in the city’s history, as they defend a government that much of the public has turned against.
At Least 5 Dead in Bangladesh After Train Veers Off Bridge
More than 100 people were hospitalized after the accident in the country’s northeast, officials said, and at least 15 were in critical condition.
After Protests, Hong Kong’s Leader Faces More Calls to Delay Bill
A top adviser to Hong Kong’s leader said it would be impossible to rush through an extradition bill in the wake of clashes between the police and protesters.
Extradition Protesters in Hong Kong Face Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
The demonstrators were mostly peaceful, but some hurled bricks and bottles as they charged officers guarding the Legislative Council.
What Is Hong Kong’s Extradition Bill?
Mass demonstrations on Sunday revealed tensions between Hong Kong, a semiautonomous territory, and China’s central government.
Recyclers Cringe as Southeast Asia Says It’s Sick of the West’s Trash
After China restricted plastic scrap imports, countries like Malaysia took the brunt of the waste. But now there’s a regionwide backlash, and recyclers are worried.
Gay Official Wins Court Battle for Spousal Benefits in Hong Kong
Though limited in its scope, the decision was celebrated by activists as an important victory for expanding rights to same-sex couples.
30 Dead and 200 Missing in Congo After Boat Sinks
The boat sank in Lake Mai-Ndombe, hundreds of miles northeast of the capital, Kinshasa. Many of its passengers were said to be teachers.