World News Hits on Monday

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China Quietly Doubles Troop Levels in Hong Kong, Envoys Say

Last month, Beijing moved thousands of troops across the border into this restive city. They came in on trucks and armored cars, by bus and by ship. (Reuters)

Oil Will Hit Levels ‘We Haven’t See in Our Lifetimes’ If Iran Isn’t Stopped, Saudi Crown Prince Says

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has warned of astronomical oil prices in the event that tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf, two weeks after his country was hit by a drone and cruise missile attack that Riyadh and Washington have blamed on Iran. (CNBC)

Saudi King's Bodyguard Shot Dead after Argument with Friend

The bodyguard of Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has been shot dead by a friend in the coastal city of Jeddah following an argument, police said according to state media. (CNN)

Hong Kong’s Status As Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

The island’s traditional role as a gateway is under assault from President Trump’s trade war and a crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. (The New York Times)

‘Heroes’ to MURDERERS: How US Soldiers Fought for Ukrainian Neo-Nazis, Then Killed Florida Couple to Fund VENEZUELAN Killing Spree

Two former US soldiers, once hailed as “heroes” for fighting alongside Ukrainian neo-Nazi paramilitaries, have been charged with double murder and robbery in the US, allegedly committed to fund a “freedom-fighting” Venezuela tour. (Russia Today)

'Treason,' 'Spying,' Civil War:' Donald Trump Lashes out at Impeachment Accusers

President Donald Trump opened another week of impeachment turmoil with slashing attacks on his accusers – including a suggestion that a leading investigator be arrested for "treason." (USA Today)

U.S. Stocks Rise on Trade; Treasuries Fall: Markets Wrap

U.S. stocks advanced, while Treasuries fell as investors weighed the latest turns in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The dollar rose. (Bloomberg)