Apple said it was removing the HKmap.live app, which was criticized by Chinese state media, because Hong Kong authorities said protesters used it to attack police. Press Release Distribution Service
Why Is Turkey Fighting the Kurds in Syria?
On Wednesday, Turkey announced that it was beginning an assault on a Kurdish-led militia in northeastern Syria. How did the two American allies get here? Press Release Distribution Service
Top Contender for Tunisia Presidency Freed From Jail, 4 Days Before Vote
Nabil Karoui, one of the two candidates in the runoff to become Tunisia’s president, was released after threatening to seek postponement of Sunday’s vote. Press Release Distribution Service
Kurds in Syria Brace for War as Turkey Says Incursion Is Imminent
Turkey vowed to move ahead with plans to invade northeastern Syria, which a U.S.-backed Kurdish militia said would cause a “humanitarian catastrophe.” Press Release Distribution Service
Shooting Outside German Synagogue Leaves at Least 2 Dead
Two people were killed in the eastern city of Halle, the police said. It was not immediately clear if the synagogue was intended as a target. Press Release Distribution Service
‘An Exorcism Must Be Done’: An Anti-Putin Shaman Sets Off Unrest
With discontent growing in Russia, a mystic, helped by a video-blogging cabby, set off unheard-of protests in one of Siberia’s biggest cities. Press Release Distribution Service
U.S. Disputes Finding That Airstrikes on Afghan Drug Labs Killed 30 Civilians
The American military said the facilities were funding the Taliban. But a United Nations report argued that those working in the labs were not “performing combat functions.” Press Release Distribution Service
Hays Travel Buys Thomas Cook Stores, Saving Thousands of Jobs
The tour company has acquired all 555 of its collapsed rival’s branches, potentially rescuing the posts of 2,500 workers. Press Release Distribution Service
Blizzard Sets Off a Backlash for Penalizing a Hong Kong Gamer
The gaming company suspended the player and made him forfeit his prize money after he expressed support for the protest movement in Hong Kong. Press Release Distribution Service
The Green Revolution Spreading Across Our Rooftops
Green roofs can save energy, reduce air pollution and attract residents with their appealing look. Now, cities worldwide are enshrining them into law. Press Release Distribution Service
Andrew Scheer Has Fans. Can They Make Him Canada’s Prime Minister?
Mr. Scheer, Canada’s conservative leader, is polling neck-and-neck with Mr. Trudeau. Can he translate that into victory in the Oct. 21 elections? Press Release Distribution Service
North Korea Blocks Windows of Tall Buildings in Pyongyang to Prevent Spying, Reports Say
North Korea blocks the windows of high-rise apartments in Pyongyang to prevent their residents from looking down, or spying, on the party and government buildings, a news report says. Press Release Distribution Service
Su Beng, a Father of Taiwan Independence, Dies at 100
He ran underground operations to liberate the island from colonial rule and wrote the foundational book “Taiwan’s 400-Year History.” Press Release Distribution Service
Odds of a Brexit Deal Fade as Boris Johnson and Angela Merkel Clash
Hopes of an agreement, already faint, seemed all but dashed after a phone call between the German and British leaders. Press Release Distribution Service
Arrest Us, Please! Extinction Rebellion’s Path to Success
In barely a year, the group’s tactics have propelled it from a handful of members to worldwide protests. But can it keep that momentum as its actions get more disruptive? Press Release Distribution Service
5 More Dead Elephants Found at Thailand Waterfall, Officials Say
Park officials say evidence at the scene suggested the 11 animals had died after a calf slipped in rushing waters, and the others tried to save it. Press Release Distribution Service
Ecuador’s President Moves Seat of Government to Escape Protests
The move came after six days of protests against austerity measures, including the end of a fuel subsidy. Demonstrators clashed with the police and looted businesses. Press Release Distribution Service
Ally of Al Qaeda Killed in Afghanistan Raid, Officials Say, but Taliban Deny It
U.S. and Afghan officials say commandos killed Asim Umar, head of a Qaeda affiliate that has recruited many militants. The Taliban denied the claim. Press Release Distribution Service
Mysterious Oil Spill Becomes New Environmental Crisis for Brazil
Brazil’s president said the government had a theory of what led to the spill, adding that a foreign country was on “the radar.” Press Release Distribution Service
In Paris Knife Attack, Missed Signals and Calls for Vigilance
Police officials did not act on concerns by a killer’s co-workers, but President Emmanuel Macron called on the French to “be on the lookout.” Press Release Distribution Service
An Eerie Quiet and Dread as Hong Kong Face-Mask Ban Takes Effect
After a night of arson and vandalism, the financial hub braces for more unrest and ponders the future with anxiety. Press Release Distribution Service
British Man and Filipino Woman Abducted in Philippines
The police said gunmen took a British man and his Filipino wife from a resort in the southern Philippines, where Islamic militants have been known to kidnap foreigners. Press Release Distribution Service
