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World News Hits on Monday


Mon 21 Oct 2019 | 09:34 AM
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See presents the most dominating headlines from the world news on Monday.

‘We are at war!’ Chile extends curfew, 1,000s of soldiers patrol streets as death toll in violent riots mounts (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

The Chilean Army has declared another curfew as it struggles to contain violence that was triggered by transport fare hikes in Santiago, but has since spilled over beyond the capital, fueled by outrage over social inequality. (Russia Today)

Brexit won’t just be ‘done,’ even if Boris Johnson’s deal passes

Johnson is likely to celebrate himself as the man who got “Brexit done” — a phrase he has used in the past. But in reality, the United Kingdom’s Brexit woes are here to stay.  (The Washington Post)

Kurdish forces depart border city of Ras al-Ayn as part of cease-fire with Turkey

Both sides accused the other of violating the fragile agreement brokered by the United States. (The Washington Post)

Chile protests: Five dead after looters torch garment factory

Five people died after looters torched a garment factory near Chile's capital Santiago, bringing the death toll in violent protests to at least seven. (BBC)

Hong Kong firms, lacking riot insurance, pick up pieces from protest damage

Hong Kong’s businesses will likely foot the bill for vandalism inflicted over the past four months during the territory’s most violent protests in living memory as few of them bought insurance coverage for riot damage, industry insiders said. (Reuters)

White House Decisions Test Republican Support for Trump

President Trump faces increasing scrutiny from his own party over a series of recent White House moves, as the House impeachment inquiry reduces his margin for error with fellow Republicans and makes him more vulnerable to attacks. (The Wall Street Journal)

Heavy Rains Pound India's Southern Kerala State, Disrupt Road Communications – Video

Heavy rains lashed several parts of India’s southern state of Kerala, with the highest rainfall in the port city of Kochi recorded at 80 mm. (Sputnik news)