World News Hits on Monday

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Category 5 Hurricane Dorian slams into Bahamas as US states order evacuations

Hurricane Dorian struck the northern Bahamas as a catastrophic Category 5 storm Sunday, its record 185 mph (297 kph) winds overturning cars and tearing down power lines as hundreds hunkered down in schools, churches and shelters. (France 24)

Texas Shooting Brings New Urgency to Gun Debate in Congress

Investigators searching for evidence on Sunday after a shooting spree in Odessa, Tex. It is not known whether a background check would have prevented the gunman from acquiring his weapon. (The New York Times)

 Hong Kong students boycott classes after weekend of violence

Hundreds of Hong Kong university and school students swapped classes for democracy demonstrations on Monday, the latest act of defiance in an anti-government movement that has plunged the Chinese-ruled city into its biggest political crisis in decades. (Reuters)

Argentina imposes currency controls to support economy

Argentina has imposed currency controls in a bid to stabilise markets as the country faces a deepening financial crisis. (BBC)

Indigenous leader in Brazil's Amazon tries to thwart loggers

An indigenous leader in Brazil's Amazon says he will do what he can to stop loggers and prospectors encroaching on his people's land. (The Times of India)

Chinese Lunar Rover Discovers Mysterious 'Gel-Like’ Substance on Dark Side of the Moon

Stunned by the discovery, the control team of the Chinese Yutu-2 lunar rover called in additional experts and postponed scheduled research to examine the strange material more closely; UK-based media reported Sunday. (Sputnik )

Hong Kong on edge after weekend of clashes, airport disruption.

Hong Kong commuters were met by riot police at subway stations on Monday following a weekend when protesters intensified their fight for democracy in the Chinese-ruled city, which is facing its biggest political crisis in decades. (Euronews)