See presents Saturday`s dominating headlines of the world news.
Hong Kong protesters take aim at Chinese traders
Hong Kong activists gathered to protest against mainland Chinese traders in a town near the border on Saturday, seeking to channel energy from huge demonstrations against an extradition bill to another problem they say the government has mismanaged. (Reuters)
Panama to withdraw flags from more vessels that violate sanctions
Panama will withdraw its flag from more vessels that violate sanctions and international legislation, the country’s maritime authority told Reuters, following the removal of about 60 ships linked to Iran and Syria from the Panamanian registry in recent months. (Reuters)
Trump speaks out on China’s human rights abuses — when it’s convenient
President Trump had promised Chinese President Xi Jinping that the United States would restrain its already lukewarm criticism of Beijing’s attacks on Hong Kong’s limited freedoms to advance stalled trade talks. (The Washington Post)
Facebook 'to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal'
US regulators have approved a record $5bn (£4bn) fine on Facebook to settle an investigation into data privacy violations, reports in US media say. (BBC)
Theresa May speaks of 'pride and disappointment' as prime minister)
Theresa May has told the BBC she will feel a "mixture of pride and disappointment" when she leaves Downing Street in 12 days' time. (BBC)
Turkey Gets Shipment of Russian Missile System, Defying U.S.
The purchase of the sophisticated S-400 antiaircraft equipment was fiercely opposed by NATO and by Washington, which is expected to respond with sanctions. (New York Times)
2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Cairo this morning
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake was registered on Saturday by the Egyptian National Seismic Network (ENSN). (See.news)
Britain sends second warship to the Gulf after Iran tanker standoff
Britain said Friday it was sending a second warship to the Gulf and raising the alert level in the region as tensions spike after Iranian gunboats threatened a UK supertanker.
Hotel attack leaves at least 10 dead in Somalia
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in an attack on a hotel in Somalia's port city of Kismayo on Friday, according to police. (CNN)
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