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World News Hits on Monday


Mon 16 Sep 2019 | 10:40 AM
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See News presents the most dominating headlines for the world news on Monday.

No-Deal Brexit Would Be A 'Catastrophe' for Travelers, Experts Warn

Food shortages. Inadequate medical supplies. Civil unrest and road blockades. Lack of fuel. Delays at the border. (CNN)

At Least 44 Bodies Stuffed in Over 100 Bags Discovered Buried in Well in Mexico

Authorities in Mexico have identified at least 44 bodies that were discovered among over 100 black bags that were found earlier this month buried in a well in the western part of the country. (Fox News)

Hong Kong Reopens after Violent Weekend of Clashes And Protests

Hong Kong’s businesses and underground rail stations re-opened as usual on Monday morning, after a chaotic Sunday that saw police fire water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who blocked roads and threw petrol bombs outside government headquarters. (Reuters)

Iran Denies It Is Behind Drone Attacks on Oil Plants in Saudi Arabia

Iran says it is not behind Saturday's drone attacks on oil plants in Saudi Arabia, denying accusations from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Tehran was responsible for "an unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply." (npr)

Trump Talks with Democratic Leaders As Pressure Mounts for Gun Control Legislation

President Donald Trump talked on the phone with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Sunday morning as pressure mounted for Congress to act on gun control. (USA Today)

Uk PM Boris Johnson Believes Brexit Deal with Eu Possible Within Weeks

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this week reiterated - after his bid for snap elections again failed in the British Parliament - that he would do everything in his power to strike a deal with the European Union and confirmed that his administration would not ask Brussels for an extension of the 31 October withdrawal date. (Sputnik)