Oct 04 Hong Kong leader bans protesters from wearing masks By John Leicester, Eileen Ng, Associated Press Even as Carrie Lam wrapped up her announcement, protesters in masks and concealing themselves under umbrellas gathered in central Hong Kong. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Iraqi security forces kill at least 12 more protesters In our news wrap Thursday, Iraqi security forces shot and killed at least 12 more protesters, raising the death toll to 33. The government cut off internet access in a bid to quell the unrest, but crowds defied a curfew. Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 6:45 Why China’s art market is evolving from knockoffs to new works By Katrina Yu, Dan Sagalyn In the past, China was better known for producing 75 percent of the world’s art knockoffs than for its own creative innovation. Today, that is changing, as Chinese artists are reviving what they call the country’s “cultural aristocracy” by producing… Continue watching
Oct 03 WATCH: Law enforcement should be able to access encrypted online messages, Barr says By Associated Press U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other U.S., U.K. and Australian officials are pressing Facebook to give authorities a way to read encrypted messages sent by users, re-igniting tensions between tech companies and law enforcement. Continue reading
Oct 03 Iraqi protesters defy curfew as violence leaves 33 dead By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press Authorities cut internet access in much of Iraq since late Wednesday in a desperate move to curb the rallies. By Thursday afternoon, the curfew was extended to three other southern provinces. Continue reading
Oct 03 U.S. finalizes sale of 150 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine By Associated Press The $39.2 million sale includes 10 launch units for the Javelin missiles and related equipment, according a Defense Security Cooperation Agency notice. Continue reading
Oct 03 In China’s film industry, the Communist Party is in the director’s chair By Courtney Vinopal Actors who prove effective ambassadors for the People’s Republic may see their careers rise, while those who test Chinese authorities can face negative consequences, even if they are stars. Continue reading
Oct 03 Arabs in Israel strike to protest deadly crime wave By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The protesters called for an end to the violence and criticized what they see as indifference on the part of Israeli authorities. Continue reading
Oct 03 Hong Kong teen who was shot is charged with rioting By Eileen Ng, Associated Press The shooting happened during widespread clashes marred China’s National Day celebration and marked an alarming escalation in violence in the unrest. Continue reading
Oct 03 Paris police employee kills 4 officers in knife attack By Sylvie Corbet, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press The alleged attacker's prior work in the intelligence unit had not posed known problems until Thursday, says a police union official. Continue reading