Pro-Democracy Protests Erupt as Hong Kong Police Clash
Hong Kong police clashed with pro-democracy protesters outside the government headquarters as crowds tried to surround the complex. About 40 protesters were arrested amid ongoing demonstrations demanding genuine elections and the scrapping of Beijing’s candidate screening plan for 2017.
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Hong Kong
Leung Chun-Ying
Leung
Tsui Waihung
China
Alex Chow
Hong Kong Federation of Students
Ernie
Britain
U.K
Associated Press
Pope and Orthodox Leader Call for End to IS Attacks
Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew urged end to persecution of Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq. They demanded constructive dialogue with Muslims and greater aid for victims, stressing unity and shared values while condemning terrorism. Francis spoke of Muslim leaders condemning violence and prayed for peace in Turkey and the Middle East.
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Istanbul
Francis
Syria
Iraq
Turkey
Bartholomew
Middle East
Viated Press
Ecumenical Patriarch
Pope Francis
Patriarchal Church of St. George
WHO misses Ebola targets as West Africa outbreak persists
WHO update shows Guinea on track for isolation and burial goals, while Liberia and Sierra Leone trail with 23-40 percent isolation and 27-26 percent burial capacity. With Monday looming, experts warn the outbreak will likely spread further despite some local improvements and cautions from officials.
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World Health Organization
West Africa
Guinea
Liberia
Sierra Leone
WHO
Bruce Aylward
Anthony Banbury
U.N
Banbury
Oyewale Tomori
Redeemer's University
Mexico frees 12 anti government protesters amid uproar
Eleven activists detained in recent anti government protests were released without charges after international pressure. A separate detainee asserted beatings by state security services. Amnesty International and university leaders had urged freedom, noting weak evidence and calling the charges disproportionate. By weekend, all were free and returning home.
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Veracruz
Nayarit
Amnesty International
Erika Guevara Rosas
Americas
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