More violence in Paris as ‘yellow vests’ keep marching
Thousands of French « yellow vest » demonstrators marched on Saturday for their 13th weekend of action, with scuffles in Paris and a demonstrator’s hand mangled by a small explosive.
Fatal fire exposes poor conditions for young Brazilians
The deaths of 10 teenagers in a fire at Brazil’s Flamengo soccer club highlighted the precarious conditions many youngsters face as they chase the dream of becoming professional footballers.
South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops after Trump demand
Officials signed a short-term agreement on Sunday to boost South Korea’s contribution toward the upkeep of U.S. troops on the peninsula, after a previous deal lapsed amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the South to pay more.
New Zealand flight turns back mid-air after discovering it lacks permission to land in China
An Air New Zealand flight to Shanghai turned back several hours into its journey on Sunday after discovering it did not have permission to land in China, the airline said.
New Zealand wildfires show no sign of easing, 3,000 flee
Strong winds on Sunday are expected to fan forest fires that have been burning for a week through New Zealand’s South Island, forcing thousands of people from their homes, with more residents expected to flee, officials said.
Le traitement des Ouïghours en Chine est une « honte pour l’humanité » juge la Turquie
Le sort réservé par la Chine aux Ouïghours est une « honte pour l’humanité » a déclaré vendredi la Turquie. C’est la première fois qu’un grands pays musulman affiche une telle position concernant cette minorité musulmane turcophone persécutée.
Défiant la polémique sur ses origines, Elizabeth Warren à l’assaut de la Maison Blanche
La sénatrice démocrate Elizabeth Warren a officialisé samedi sa candidature à la présidentielle américaine de 2020, défiant avec un message résolument à gauche la controverse sur ses lointaines origines amérindiennes.
Thai princess says #ILoveYou to fans after king opposes her PM candidacy
The Thai princess whose stunning announcement she was running for prime minister was quickly opposed by her brother, the king, thanked her supporters on Saturday, saying she wants Thailand to be « moving forward », but she did not comment on her candidacy.
Exclusive: U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections – source
The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela’s military urging them to abandon President Nicolas Maduro and is also preparing new sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on him, a senior White House official said.
Australians who helped rescue Thai cave boys appeal for Bahraini soccer refugee
Two Australian divers who helped save 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave have written to the Thai prime minister to ask for the release of a Bahraini footballer with refugee status in Australia, media reported on Saturday.
