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World News Hits on Monday


Mon 11 Nov 2019 | 12:20 PM
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See presents the most dominating headlines of the world news on Monday.

Extinction Rebellion Activists Sail 'Sinking House' Down River Thames

Extinction Rebellion activists staged a surprising demonstration Sunday, floating a model of a sinking house down the River Thames in protest over rising sea levels. (CNN)

Hong Kong Spirals into Rare Working-Hour Violence As Police Shoot Protester

Hong Kong police shot and wounded one protester who, hospital officials said, was in critical condition on Monday, as the Chinese-ruled territory spiraled into rare working-hours violence in its 24th straight week of pro-democracy unrest. (Reuters)

Six Indian Students Jailed in US Up to Two Years Over Immigration Fraud

The Indian students were arrested on charges of running a “Pay to Stay” visa racket wherein they were assisted hundreds of immigrants in illegally prolonging their stays in the US. (Sputnik news)

Bolivian Leader Evo Morales Steps Down

A leftist who had served longer than any other current head of state in Latin America, Mr. Morales lost his grip on power amid violent protests set off by a disputed election. (The Wall Street Journal)

U.S. Will Leave about 600 Troops in Northeast Syria, Top General Says

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, indicated that Islamic State terrorists still pose a threat unless “pressure is maintained.” (The Washington Post)

Spain’s Incumbent Socialists Fall Short of Majority in Parliament

Spain’s incumbent Socialists came first in national elections but fell short of a majority in Parliament, while right-wing parties made gains reflecting many voters’ anger about Catalan separatism.

‘Arrogance of billionaires’: Bernie Sanders slams Michael Bloomberg’s potential run without campaigning in key states

Bernie Sanders says the “arrogance of billionaires” is driving Michael Bloomberg to join the crowded field of Democratic presidential hopefuls who often target the ultra-rich, but yet have no clear leader to take on Donald Trump. (Russia Today)