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Saying he was “torn between family loyalty and the national interest,” Boris Johnson’s younger brother resigned his ministerial post and his seat in Parliament. Press Release Distribution Service

The pontiff is on a three-country tour of Africa, where he plans to emphasize the continent’s role in the future of the Roman Catholic Church. Press Release Distribution Service

More and more fervently, China is depicting American support for democratic rights in Hong Kong as part of a plot to undermine the Communist Party. Press Release Distribution Service

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The move eliminates a major objection among protesters, but it was unclear if it would be enough to bring an end to intensifying demonstrations. Press Release Distribution Service

The Labour Party vowed to complicate his plan for a swift general election, and lawmakers planned to press ahead with legislation designed to avert his threat to leave the European Union without a deal. Press Release Distribution Service

While Israelis have learned never to count out their wily prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, his victory in the coming election is looking precarious. Press Release Distribution Service

The true extent of its toll is only beginning to emerge, even as Hurricane Dorian continues to lash the archipelago. Much is under water. Press Release Distribution Service

After years spent grappling with the clergy sex abuse crisis and tussling with conservative clergy, in Africa Francis gets to be the pope he wanted to be. Press Release Distribution Service

The spread of graphic imagery of killings in a war that reaches so deep into local communities threatens to fuel vengeance beyond any U.S.-Taliban deal. Press Release Distribution Service

The violence in Johannesburg appeared to target shops owned by foreigners. It follows a spate of similar riots in South Africa that galvanized resentment toward outsiders. Press Release Distribution Service

A group of renegade Tory lawmakers — who only months ago were holding the reins of power — are trying to thwart Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans for Brexit. Press Release Distribution Service

The resignation of John Slosar was the second high-profile departure from the carrier, which has been rocked by protests in its home city. Press Release Distribution Service

Carrie Lam said she would withdraw the extradition bill that set off demonstrations in the city. But protesters are now seeking bigger changes. Press Release Distribution Service

The storm was just north of Grand Bahama Island, delivering 120 m.p.h. winds and ceaseless downpours. It could move “dangerously close” to Florida later Tuesday. Press Release Distribution Service

Parliament is considering defying the prime minister by blocking a no-deal Brexit, prompting him to threaten rebels with expulsion. Press Release Distribution Service

Smuggled guns, dying children, tents set on fire, contaminated water, guards stabbed and ISIS ideology spreading unchecked: Welcome to Al Hol. Press Release Distribution Service

Carrie Lam acknowledged that the protests had left her in turmoil, but vowed not to resign. Those close to Beijing say it would not let her even if she wanted to. Press Release Distribution Service

As British lawmakers head back to Parliament and attempt to find a way to block a no-deal Brexit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatens to call snap elections. Press Release Distribution Service

In the Oval Office, a prominent Baptist minister accused the Myanmar military of oppression and torture. A colonel later filed a complaint against him. Press Release Distribution Service

Kabul residents staged a raucous protest on Tuesday, calling for the target of a deadly attack — a compound for foreigners — to be shut down. Press Release Distribution Service

The small islands, sparsely populated by fishermen, manual laborers and migrants from Haiti, reportedly had thousands of homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Dorian. Press Release Distribution Service