Australian arrested in China for 'espionage'

Aug 27,2019
An Australian pro-democracy academic held for seven months in China has been formally arrested for spying, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Tuesday as she demanded Beijing uphold "basic standards" of justice.
Trump opens to door to meeting with Rouhani
Aug 27
US President Donald Trump says he would meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani under the "correct" circumstances.
Trump: Not now planning duties on Japanese cars
Aug 27
US President Donald Trump says he's not planning to impose tariffs on Japanese cars for now. But he warned he may consider doing so in the future.
Hong Kong govt. denounces protesters
Aug 27
Hong Kong's government has denounced the actions of protestors as "unacceptable," following clashes with police.
3 dead, 7 missing after ferry heading to Cameroon sinks
Aug 27
Three people have been found dead while at least seven remained missing after a ferry got tipped over off the Bakassi Peninsula of Cameroon's southwestern coast on Sunday evening, according Cameroon navy officials.
HK police say violent protesters forced use of water cannon, warning shot
Aug 26
Hong Kong police said Monday they were forced to fire water cannon and a warning shot to fend off "extremely violent" demonstrators, following another weekend of clashes at pro-democracy rallies.
UN says 1,350 refugees evacuated from Libya in 2019
Aug 26
The UN Higher Commission of Refugees (UNHCR) said on Sunday that 1,350 refugees have been evacuated from Libya to third countries in 2019.