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World News Hits on Monday


Mon 05 Aug 2019 | 10:23 AM
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“See news” website presents Monday’s dominating headlines of the world news.

Mass Shootings Linked to Website That Hosts Terrorist Propaganda

In the past six months, three acts of white supremacist terror have been linked to a single website. 8Chan, also called Infinitychan, has hosted manifestos by the gunmen in the Christchurch mosque, San Diego synagogue and, allegedly, El Paso attacks. (National Post)

Hong Kong Protests: Leader Warns of ‘Crisis’ as Strike Disrupts Subways and Leads to Canceled Flights

Hong Kong’s leader warned Monday of a “crisis” engulfing the city as antigovernment activists called for a general strike and rallies across the territory, leading to service disruptions on several subway and rail lines and airlines canceling more than 200 flights. (The New York Times)

Trump Is Playing A Dangerous Game With America's Economy

President Donald Trump's escalating trade war against China threatens to inflict a powerful shock to the American economy that not even the Federal Reserve can fully absorb.  (CNN)

Dayton Suspect Compiled 'Hit List' And 'Rape List' in High School: Reports

The gunman who fatally shot nine people -- including his sister -- and injured more than two dozen others in Dayton, Ohio, early Sunday was reportedly suspended during his high school years for compiling a “hit list” of those he wanted to kill and a “rape list” of girls he wanted to sexually assault. (Fox News)

Press Association Challenges Suspension of White House Reporter

The White House Correspondents‘ Association on Sunday said it is “closely monitoring” the White House press secretary’s decision to suspend the pass of reporter Brian Karem for 30 days. (Politico)

El Paso Lands in Crossfire of Debates over Gun Violence And Immigration

The artist had planned to unveil his mural on Sunday at a community event in El Paso, the latest of his works to celebrate the life of his murdered son. (Reuters)

India to Revoke Special Status for Kashmir

India's government has said it plans to revoke the part of the constitution that gives Indian-administered Kashmir special privileges. (BBC)

Death toll from Philippines boat accidents rise to 25

The death toll from three boats sinking surged to 25. Rescuers retrieved more bodies from the sea off the central Philippines, officials said Sunday. (Yahoo)

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