World News Hits on Sunday

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El Paso Shooting Suspect May Face Hate Crime Charge

The man suspected of killing 20 people and injuring 26 others in El Paso on Saturday may face hate crime and capital murder charges, officials said. (CNN)

Hong Kong Protesters Start Three Days of Civil Disobedience

Protesters in Hong Kong kicked off three days of civil disobedience on Saturday with a sprawling march that erupted once again into violent clashes with the police, as the embattled government takes a harder line against the pro-democracy movement. (The New York Times)

Two South Africans Killed in Tanzania Plane Crash, Official Says

A light plane crashed in western Tanzania on Saturday, killing two South Africans, officials said late on Saturday. (Reuters)

Moscow Police Use Force to End Election Protest, Arrest 600

Police cracked down hard on an unsanctioned demonstration in Moscow for a second weekend in a row, detaining about 600 people protesting the exclusion of some independent and opposition candidates from September city council elections. (Politico)

Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree on constitutional declaration

Sudan's ruling military council and main opposition coalition have agreed on a constitutional declaration which will pave the way for a new period of transitional government. (BBC)

Israel’s Left Struggles for Traction in Bid to Topple Netanyahu

Israel’s left is attempting to limp out of the political graveyard in a contest to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (THE WALL STREET JOURNAL)

India Says It Thwarted ‘Infiltration’ Attempt by Pakistani Army in Latest Kashmir Flare-up

The Indian Army has said it killed at least five Pakistanis as they attempted to penetrate a military outpost in disputed Kashmir. The fighting erupted after Delhi urged pilgrims to leave the area over security concerns. (Russia Today)

China’s FM Calls for Quick Release of Huawei CFO, Freeland Points at Detained Canadians

The two foreign ministers met in person for the first time since Canada arrested Huawei’s top executive following an extradition request from Washington. The two sides have agreed to continue talks on the issue. (Sputnik)