World News Hits on Thursday

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Ronald Reagan called African UN delegates 'monkeys', recordings reveal

Ronald Reagan made racist remarks about African delegates to the United Nations, calling them “monkeys” and saying they were still “uncomfortable wearing shoes”, newly released audio recordings have revealed (The Guardian)

US Senate pushes Trump to safeguard last Russian nuclear arms control treaty

Bipartisan Senate legislation introduced on Wednesday aims to change the administration’s course on nuclear arms control, urging Donald Trump to extend the New Start treaty with Russia or provide justification for allowing it to expire. (The Guardian)

Japan fears compromise on South Korea wartime labor could open Pandora's box of WWII issues

Foreign Minister Taro Kono was furious — or at least looked that way — during a July 19 face-off in Tokyo with South Korean Ambassador to Japan Nam Gwan-pyo. ( The Japan Times)

China’s President urges military to push forward reforms

President Xi Jinping meets with foreign leaders invited to multinational naval events marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Navy in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on April 23, 2019.

Hong Kong protests: Head of China's military garrison condemns violence

The commander of the Chinese military garrison in Hong Kong has addressed the city's ongoing protest movement for the first time, warning that violence by pro-democracy groups "should not be tolerated. (CNN)

Cambridge student, 19, jumps to death from plane

A Cambridge University student broke open the door of a plane and leapt to her death while on a trip to Madagascar. (Fox News)

John Bolton: We consider Javad Zarif an illegitimate spokesperson for Iran

National Security Adviser John Bolton discusses why the U.S. placed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. (Fox News)

Huge tsunami triggered after wave machine malfunctions at water park, injuring 44 people

It was supposed to be a fun day out at a waterpark, with hundreds of people enjoying the gentle swell of a wave machine while riding inflatable rings. (The Independent)