Detectives probing the deaths of 39 Asian migrants in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/driver-charged-over-deaths-of-39-people-in-uk-lorry-police-258313">refrigerated truck</a> in southeast England renewed on Friday their appeal for two brothers in the haulage business to help with the investigation.

Essex Police said they wanted to speak to Ronan and Christopher Hughes from Northern Ireland in connection with the discovery of the bodies at an industrial estate in Grays, near London, last month.

Detective Chief Inspector Dan Stoten said on a visit to Belfast that officers had already spoken to Ronan Hughes by telephone but needed to talk to him again in person.

"Talking to Ronan and Christopher is crucial to our investigation and the sooner we can make this happen the sooner we can progress and continue with our investigation," he said.

The Hughes brothers, aged 40 and 34, are from the Armagh region of Northern Ireland and have links across the island of Ireland to the road haulage and shipping business, said Stoten.

"We urge anyone who has been in contact with them or has any information about where they are to get in contact with us," he added.

Stoten revealed that police in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/essex-lorry-deaths-chinas-embassy-urges-uk-police-to-find-out-the-truth-about-39-bodies-discovered-in-truck-258039">Northern Ireland stopped a lorry</a> believed to be connected to the brothers but no arrests were made.

Meanwhile, the 25-year-old driver of the refrigerated lorry who is from Northern Ireland was remanded in custody when he appeared in court last week charged with manslaughter, money laundering and conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.

Three other people have been arrested and released on police bail.

The victims,&nbsp;eight women and 31 men, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/essex-lorry-deaths-uk-police-arrest-man-and-woman-for-human-trafficking-over-truck-deaths-258160">were found in a truck that entered Britain</a> on a ferry from Belgium. Several Vietnamese families fear their relatives are among the dead.

Post-mortem examinations are being carried out but no formal cause of death or identification have been released.

Detectives probing the deaths of 39 Asian migrants in a refrigerated truck in southeast England renewed on Friday their appeal for two brothers in the haulage business to help with the investigation.

Detectives probing the deaths of 39 Asian migrants in a refrigerated truck in southeast England renewed on Friday their appeal for two brothers in the haulage business to help with the investigation. Essex Police said they wanted to speak to Ronan and Christopher Hughes from Northern Ireland in connection with the discovery of the bodies at an industrial estate in Grays, near London, last month. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Stoten said on a visit to Belfast that officers had already spoken to Ronan Hughes by telephone but needed to talk to him again in person. "Talking to Ronan and Christopher is crucial to our investigation and the sooner we can make this happen the sooner we can progress and continue with our investigation," he said. The Hughes brothers, aged 40 and 34, are from the Armagh region of Northern Ireland and have links across the island of Ireland to the road haulage and shipping business, said Stoten. "We urge anyone who has been in contact with them or has any information about where they are to get in contact with us," he added. Stoten revealed that police in Northern Ireland stopped a lorry believed to be connected to the brothers but no arrests were made. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old driver of the refrigerated lorry who is from Northern Ireland was remanded in custody when he appeared in court last week charged with manslaughter, money laundering and conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration. Three other people have been arrested and released on police bail. The victims, eight women and 31 men, were found in a truck that entered Britain on a ferry from Belgium. Several Vietnamese families fear their relatives are among the dead. Post-mortem examinations are being carried out but no formal cause of death or identification have been released.

United Kingdom police step up appeals over migrant lorry deaths

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to break up <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-activists-plan-halloween-themed-mask-protest-258966">anti-government protests</a> in the densely populated Kowloon district of Mong Kok on Thursday, as masked demonstrators gathered to join Halloween fancy-dress clubbers on the other side of the harbour.

Hundreds of protesters, many dressed all in black and wearing now-banned face masks, knelt in the key artery of Nathan Road and took cover behind umbrellas, angry at a violent police crackdown on unrest there two months ago.

Some shone lasers at police shouting "Hong Kong people resist" as others built barricades in the road with rubbish bins, plastic seats and other debris, a familiar tactic in five months of often violent unrest.

They blocked off intersections on Nathan Road targeted by activists last weekend, smashed lampposts and pried away bricks and other debris from the paths and shop fronts, hidden from view by others holding umbrellas.

"Having given repeated warnings to the protesters in vain, the police officers have deployed tear gas and will use minimum necessary force to disperse protesters," police said in a statement.

The demonstrators on the main island were gathering at Victoria Park in the Causeway Bay shopping district to march to the hilly, narrow streets of the Lan Kwai Fong bar district above Central, the scene of a deadly New Year's stampede nearly 27 years ago.

Some were wearing Guy Fawkes masks and others were made up as clowns. One reveller already in Lan Kwai Fong was dressed in red, apparently modelled on the star character in the dark Hollywood hit movie "Joker".

"Stop blocking the road. Fuck you," they shouted at the police. "We want to drink. Can't you let people have some fun for once?"

One reveller with the clown dressed in red, who gave his name as Gordon, 43, said: “I hope no police, no war tonight. Everyone is happy” as he walked away shouting “liberate Hong Kong”.

Police have banned the march and said they would close roads, including the short Lan Kwai Fong street itself, until Friday morning to "facilitate the public celebrating." It was not immediately clear how they would distinguish between party-goers and protesters.

It is the first time protesters have targeted the party district in five months of increasingly violent, anti-government unrest. Typically, weekends and celebrations like Halloween see hordes of revellers spilling out of the bars and clubs on to the streets.

A stampede during New Year celebrations at the end of 1992, when thousands had gathered on streets slippery with beer and champagne, killed at least 20 people and wounded scores.

Police, who have been warning for days of the threat to public order and safety, were deploying 3,000 riot officers and three water cannon outside government offices near the route, according to media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-mask-ban-challenged-in-court-ahead-of-halloween-rally-258912">Hong Kong</a>, as widely expected, slid into recession for the first time since the global financial crisis in the third quarter, data confirmed on Thursday, weighed down by increasingly violent anti-government protests and the protracted US-China trade war.

Hong Kong's central bank also cut rates on Thursday in step with the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve. 
 
Britain urges restraint

Pressed on government plans to relieve the hit to businesses in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-protesters-to-target-party-district-during-halloween-258804">Hong Kong</a> from the protests, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam told a conference the circumstances warranted "exceptional" measures.

"If we still act in the same conventional mode as if the business is usual and life is normal, then we are not being very responsible," she said.

Her administration has pledged around $2.68 billion&nbsp;of financial aid for business since August, from rent to fuel subsidies.

The protesters are angry at what they see as Beijing's increasing interference in Hong Kong, which returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997 under a "one country, two systems" formula intended to guarantee freedoms not seen on the mainland.

China denies meddling and has accused foreign governments, including the United States and Britain, of stirring up trouble.

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Thursday Hong Kong should seek ways to de-escalate tension and find a political resolution, calling on both protesters and authorities to show restraint.

China said after a meeting of its top leadership that it would safeguard Hong Kong's prosperity and protect national security.

Some protesters in Hong Kong have thrown petrol bombs at police, lit fires and trashed government buildings and businesses, especially those seen as pro-Beijing, during recent demonstrations.

Police have responded with tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, water cannon and several live rounds.

Hong Kong's subway operator MTR Corp, which has also been targeted by protesters, said it would shut some stations earlier than usual. Central station, a few minutes walk downhill from Lan Kwai Fong, will shut by 9 pm.

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to break up anti-government protests in the densely populated Kowloon district of Mong Kok on Thursday, as masked demonstrators gathered to join Halloween fancy-dress clubbers on the other side of the harbour.

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to break up anti-government protests in the densely populated Kowloon district of Mong Kok on Thursday, as masked demonstrators gathered to join Halloween fancy-dress clubbers on the other side of the harbour. Hundreds of protesters, many dressed all in black and wearing now-banned face masks, knelt in the key artery of Nathan Road and took cover behind umbrellas, angry at a violent police crackdown on unrest there two months ago. Some shone lasers at police shouting "Hong Kong people resist" as others built barricades in the road with rubbish bins, plastic seats and other debris, a familiar tactic in five months of often violent unrest. They blocked off intersections on Nathan Road targeted by activists last weekend, smashed lampposts and pried away bricks and other debris from the paths and shop fronts, hidden from view by others holding umbrellas. "Having given repeated warnings to the protesters in vain, the police officers have deployed tear gas and will use minimum necessary force to disperse protesters," police said in a statement. The demonstrators on the main island were gathering at Victoria Park in the Causeway Bay shopping district to march to the hilly, narrow streets of the Lan Kwai Fong bar district above Central, the scene of a deadly New Year's stampede nearly 27 years ago. Some were wearing Guy Fawkes masks and others were made up as clowns. One reveller already in Lan Kwai Fong was dressed in red, apparently modelled on the star character in the dark Hollywood hit movie "Joker". "Stop blocking the road. Fuck you," they shouted at the police. "We want to drink. Can't you let people have some fun for once?" One reveller with the clown dressed in red, who gave his name as Gordon, 43, said: “I hope no police, no war tonight. Everyone is happy” as he walked away shouting “liberate Hong Kong”. Police have banned the march and said they would close roads, including the short Lan Kwai Fong street itself, until Friday morning to "facilitate the public celebrating." It was not immediately clear how they would distinguish between party-goers and protesters. It is the first time protesters have targeted the party district in five months of increasingly violent, anti-government unrest. Typically, weekends and celebrations like Halloween see hordes of revellers spilling out of the bars and clubs on to the streets. A stampede during New Year celebrations at the end of 1992, when thousands had gathered on streets slippery with beer and champagne, killed at least 20 people and wounded scores. Police, who have been warning for days of the threat to public order and safety, were deploying 3,000 riot officers and three water cannon outside government offices near the route, according to media. Hong Kong, as widely expected, slid into recession for the first time since the global financial crisis in the third quarter, data confirmed on Thursday, weighed down by increasingly violent anti-government protests and the protracted US-China trade war. Hong Kong's central bank also cut rates on Thursday in step with the US Federal Reserve. Britain urges restraint Pressed on government plans to relieve the hit to businesses in Hong Kong from the protests, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam told a conference the circumstances warranted "exceptional" measures. "If we still act in the same conventional mode as if the business is usual and life is normal, then we are not being very responsible," she said. Her administration has pledged around $2.68 billion of financial aid for business since August, from rent to fuel subsidies. The protesters are angry at what they see as Beijing's increasing interference in Hong Kong, which returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997 under a "one country, two systems" formula intended to guarantee freedoms not seen on the mainland. China denies meddling and has accused foreign governments, including the United States and Britain, of stirring up trouble. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Thursday Hong Kong should seek ways to de-escalate tension and find a political resolution, calling on both protesters and authorities to show restraint. China said after a meeting of its top leadership that it would safeguard Hong Kong's prosperity and protect national security. Some protesters in Hong Kong have thrown petrol bombs at police, lit fires and trashed government buildings and businesses, especially those seen as pro-Beijing, during recent demonstrations. Police have responded with tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, water cannon and several live rounds. Hong Kong's subway operator MTR Corp, which has also been targeted by protesters, said it would shut some stations earlier than usual. Central station, a few minutes walk downhill from Lan Kwai Fong, will shut by 9 pm.

Hong Kong police fire tear gas in Kowloon as protesters across harbour gatecrash Halloween

Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters, many wearing banned face masks, who converged on the Kowloon harbour-front tourist district on Sunday (October 27) to denounce perceived police brutality over months of unrest.

Protests in Hong Kong continue; Rally against police brutality

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid obeisances to the slain police personnel at the National Police Memorial here on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day and lauded them for performing their duties with utmost diligence. 
 
On this day, the Police Commemoration Day is observed every year in memory of the policemen who made the supreme sacrifice at Hot Springs in Ladakh by Chinese troops on October 21, 1959. 
 
"We salute our police forces, their families and remember with pride those brave police personnel martyred in the line of duty today on Police Commemoration Day. Our police personnel perform their duties with the utmost diligence. Their courage always motivates us," he said in a tweet.

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The Prime Minister said that the National Police Memorial is a place of inspiration and gratitude and requested the people to visit the site. 
 
"Last year, the National Police Memorial was dedicated to the nation. This Memorial is a place of inspiration and gratitude. It reminds us of the valour of our police forces. Do visit the National Police Memorial whenever possible," Modi said in a follow-up tweet. 
 
The police memorial is spread over 6.12 acres and has a 30-foot tall heavy black granite central sculpture, a museum and a 'Wall of Valour' bearing the names of police personnel who died while serving the country since independence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid obeisances to the slain police personnel at the National Police Memorial here on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day and lauded them for performing their duties with utmost diligence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid obeisances to the slain police personnel at the National Police Memorial here on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day and lauded them for performing their duties with utmost diligence. On this day, the Police Commemoration Day is observed every year in memory of the policemen who made the supreme sacrifice at Hot Springs in Ladakh by Chinese troops on October 21, 1959. "We salute our police forces, their families and remember with pride those brave police personnel martyred in the line of duty today on Police Commemoration Day. Our police personnel perform their duties with the utmost diligence. Their courage always motivates us," he said in a tweet. We salute our police forces, their families and remember with pride those brave police personnel martyred in the line of duty today on Police Commemoration Day. Our police personnel perform their duties with utmost diligence. Their courage always motivates us. pic.twitter.com/x2UUje3fRB — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 21, 2019 × The Prime Minister said that the National Police Memorial is a place of inspiration and gratitude and requested the people to visit the site. "Last year, the National Police Memorial was dedicated to the nation. This Memorial is a place of inspiration and gratitude. It reminds us of the valour of our police forces. Do visit the National Police Memorial whenever possible," Modi said in a follow-up tweet. The police memorial is spread over 6.12 acres and has a 30-foot tall heavy black granite central sculpture, a museum and a 'Wall of Valour' bearing the names of police personnel who died while serving the country since independence.

Prime Minister Modi pays tribute to slain police personnel on Police Commemoration Day

At least four people were killed and nearly 50 injured Sunday after police fired on thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims protesting a Facebook post by a Hindu who allegedly defamed the Prophet Mohammed, officials said.

Mob attacks over Facebook posts perceived to be blasphemous have emerged as a major headache for security forces in Bangladesh, where Muslims make up some 90 per cent of the country's 168 million people.

Some 20,000 Muslims demonstrated at a prayer ground in Borhanuddin town on the country's largest island of Bhola to call for the execution of the young Hindu man, who was arrested Saturday over charges of inciting religious tension.

Police said they opened fire in self-defence after some of the crowd threw rocks at their officers.

"At least four people were killed and up to 50 people were injured," police inspector Salahuddin Mia told AFP.

He said extra police and border guards were being deployed in the town.

The death toll is expected to rise, with Bhola Sadar Hospital duty doctor Tayebur Rahman telling AFP at least seven of the 43 people taken to hospital were fighting for their lives.

"We have sent the critically injured people to the regional hospital in Barisal (city). Their conditions are not stable," he said.

In 2016, angry Muslims attacked Hindu temples in an eastern town over a Facebook post was put up allegedly mocking one of Islam's holiest sites.

In 2012, Muslim mobs torched Buddhist monasteries, houses and shops in the coastal Cox's Bazar district following a Buddhist youth's alleged defamatory photo post of the Koran.

Bangladesh has also experienced a number of attacks on people from religious minorities, secular bloggers, publishers, writers and foreigners, many claimed by Islamist militants.

At least four people were killed and nearly 50 injured Sunday after police fired on thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims protesting a Facebook post by a Hindu who allegedly defamed the Prophet Mohammed, officials said.

At least four people were killed and nearly 50 injured Sunday after police fired on thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims protesting a Facebook post by a Hindu who allegedly defamed the Prophet Mohammed, officials said. Mob attacks over Facebook posts perceived to be blasphemous have emerged as a major headache for security forces in Bangladesh, where Muslims make up some 90 per cent of the country's 168 million people. Some 20,000 Muslims demonstrated at a prayer ground in Borhanuddin town on the country's largest island of Bhola to call for the execution of the young Hindu man, who was arrested Saturday over charges of inciting religious tension. Police said they opened fire in self-defence after some of the crowd threw rocks at their officers. "At least four people were killed and up to 50 people were injured," police inspector Salahuddin Mia told AFP. He said extra police and border guards were being deployed in the town. The death toll is expected to rise, with Bhola Sadar Hospital duty doctor Tayebur Rahman telling AFP at least seven of the 43 people taken to hospital were fighting for their lives. "We have sent the critically injured people to the regional hospital in Barisal (city). Their conditions are not stable," he said. In 2016, angry Muslims attacked Hindu temples in an eastern town over a Facebook post was put up allegedly mocking one of Islam's holiest sites. In 2012, Muslim mobs torched Buddhist monasteries, houses and shops in the coastal Cox's Bazar district following a Buddhist youth's alleged defamatory photo post of the Koran. Bangladesh has also experienced a number of attacks on people from religious minorities, secular bloggers, publishers, writers and foreigners, many claimed by Islamist militants.

Four killed and 50 injured as police fire on Bangladesh protesters over Facebook post

The Taliban on Wednesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-two-security-personnel-killed-in-explosion-in-laghman-province-256216">claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing near police headquarters</a> that claimed the lives of two members of the Afghan Security Forces and injured 26 other people in Afghanistan's eastern province of Laghman. 
 
The incident occurred at around 6 am (local time) when a suicide bomber set off explosives in a truck in the Alishing district, Tolo news reported. 
 
The district governor's compound and a madrasa were close to the blast site, local officials said, adding that among those injured include twenty civilians and six members of the Afghan Security Forces. 
 
The injured have been taken to the nearby hospital for treatment. 
 
An eyewitness said the blast also damaged nearby buildings. 
 
Over the past few months, Afghanistan has witnessed waves of terror attacks. 
 
United States President Donald Trump had called off the peace talks with the Taliban after the group had claimed the responsibility for the Kabul terror attack.

The Taliban on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing near police headquarters that claimed the lives of two members of the Afghan Security Forces and injured 26 other people in Afghanistan's eastern province of Laghman.

The Taliban on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing near police headquarters that claimed the lives of two members of the Afghan Security Forces and injured 26 other people in Afghanistan's eastern province of Laghman. The incident occurred at around 6 am (local time) when a suicide bomber set off explosives in a truck in the Alishing district, Tolo news reported. The district governor's compound and a madrasa were close to the blast site, local officials said, adding that among those injured include twenty civilians and six members of the Afghan Security Forces. The injured have been taken to the nearby hospital for treatment. An eyewitness said the blast also damaged nearby buildings. Over the past few months, Afghanistan has witnessed waves of terror attacks. United States President Donald Trump had called off the peace talks with the Taliban after the group had claimed the responsibility for the Kabul terror attack.

Taliban claim responsibility of attack that killed two policemen in Afghanistan

Nepal police have arrested 22 Tibet activists in Kathmandu in lieu of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-eyes-railway-deal-with-china-during-xi-visit-255507">Chinese President Xi Jinping's&nbsp;visit</a>. 
 
Police have arrested 22 free-Tibet movement campaigners and human rights activists from Kathmandu over the past three days. They were planning to hold protests during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal, The Himalayan Times reported. 
 
Five people were arrested from Swoyambhu, nine from Bouddha, six from Pharping and two from an undisclosed location in Kathmandu. Those arrested from the Boudhha area were donned in tracksuits with "Free Tibet" Slogan while others were carrying Tibetan Flags and Bags with "Free Tibet'' Slogans, as per the Metropolitan Police Range, Teku. 
 
According to the Nepal Police, out of the 22 arrested, 11 are confirmed to be Tibetan refugees while others are Nepali. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-china-ink-18-agreements-two-letters-of-understanding-255661">The Chinese President was on a two-day stop-over state visit to Nepal</a> on his way back from India after holding an informal summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
 
While, similarly in Tamil Nadu, India, ahead of the Chinese President visit for the informal summit on October 11, Tibetan Youth Congress president Gompo Dhondup and five other members of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) were arrested. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-to-carry-out-feasibility-study-on-trans-border-railways-linking-nepal-xi-255565">Xi arrived at Nepali capital Kathmandu</a> from Chennai, India, late Saturday afternoon and was received by the President of Nepal along with other Ministers and high ranking officials.

Nepal police have arrested 22 Tibet activists in Kathmandu in lieu of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. Police have arrested 22 free-Tibet movement campaigners and human rights activists from Kathmandu over the past three days.

Nepal police have arrested 22 Tibet activists in Kathmandu in lieu of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. Police have arrested 22 free-Tibet movement campaigners and human rights activists from Kathmandu over the past three days. They were planning to hold protests during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal, The Himalayan Times reported. Five people were arrested from Swoyambhu, nine from Bouddha, six from Pharping and two from an undisclosed location in Kathmandu. Those arrested from the Boudhha area were donned in tracksuits with "Free Tibet" Slogan while others were carrying Tibetan Flags and Bags with "Free Tibet'' Slogans, as per the Metropolitan Police Range, Teku. According to the Nepal Police, out of the 22 arrested, 11 are confirmed to be Tibetan refugees while others are Nepali. The Chinese President was on a two-day stop-over state visit to Nepal on his way back from India after holding an informal summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While, similarly in Tamil Nadu, India, ahead of the Chinese President visit for the informal summit on October 11, Tibetan Youth Congress president Gompo Dhondup and five other members of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) were arrested. Xi arrived at Nepali capital Kathmandu from Chennai, India, late Saturday afternoon and was received by the President of Nepal along with other Ministers and high ranking officials.

Nepal police arrest 22 Tibet activists during Xi's visit

While months of anti-government protests have taken a toll on businesses across Hong Kong, from luxury retailers and hotels to shops and restaurants, Keita Lee's pop-up stall is thriving

Gas masks and hard hats: Hong Kong hardware store capitalises on protests

An attacker allegedly "exposed to IS radicalism" stabbed Indonesian security minister Wiranto as he was stepping into a vehicle Thursday, leaving two deep wounds, police said.

"Someone approached and attacked him. The local police chief and Pak (Mr) Wiranto were injured," National Police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said of the attack in Pandeglang on Java island, adding that a man and a woman had been arrested.

Television images showed security officers wrestling the couple to the ground outside a local university after the attack on the 72-year-old Wiranto, who like many Indonesians goes by one name.

Berkah Hospital spokesman Firmansyah said the former military general suffered "two deep wounds", but was conscious and in stable condition, adding that he would be rushed to the capital Jakarta and may need surgery.

An attacker allegedly "exposed to IS radicalism" stabbed Indonesian security minister Wiranto as he was stepping into a vehicle Thursday, leaving two deep wounds, police said.

An attacker allegedly "exposed to IS radicalism" stabbed Indonesian security minister Wiranto as he was stepping into a vehicle Thursday, leaving two deep wounds, police said. "Someone approached and attacked him. The local police chief and Pak (Mr) Wiranto were injured," National Police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said of the attack in Pandeglang on Java island, adding that a man and a woman had been arrested. Television images showed security officers wrestling the couple to the ground outside a local university after the attack on the 72-year-old Wiranto, who like many Indonesians goes by one name. Berkah Hospital spokesman Firmansyah said the former military general suffered "two deep wounds", but was conscious and in stable condition, adding that he would be rushed to the capital Jakarta and may need surgery.

Suspected Islamic State terrorist stabs Indonesian security minister

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-kashmir-will-get-statehood-wont-remain-union-territory-forever-says-amit-shah-254311">Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said</a> that minimum use of force and maximum effectiveness should be the motto of police everywhere in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for New India and there is a need of human touch and sensitivity in the police to gain people's trust. 
 
Shah said in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'New India', "minimum use of force and maximum effectiveness should be the motto of police everywhere and there is a need for human touch and sensitivity in the Police to gain peoples' trust." 
 
Addressing the probationers of the 2018 batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) here, Shah called for a conceptual change in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and said that the amended code must be in line with India being a welfare state. 
 
He noted that the purpose of the IPC and the CrPC has shifted from preservation of the British empire to the welfare of the people and this has to be reflected in the provisions and application of the code. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-to-address-two-day-conference-of-ats-chiefs-this-month-254287">The Home Minister</a> said there is a need for bringing a positive change in the public perception about the police. 
 
According to a Home Ministry release, Shah advised the probationers to never run away from responsibility and never compromise with discipline. 
 
He said that there are three constituents of the constitutional framework of the country -- the people, the government and the bureaucracy. 
 
The government and the bureaucracy need to perform their roles responsibly in order to effectively implement the Constitution in its letter and spirit, he noted. 
 
The minister encouraged the probationers to be a proud part of a service that is continuously working to ensure the safety and security of the people. 
 
Speaking of the changing role of police, he said that the "colonial role of police as an agent of fear" was not the reality now. 
 
He said the fear associated with police should be removed by bringing a positive behavioural change in the personnel and added that the IPS as an institution must make this change percolate to the grassroots. 
 
He said that maintaining peace and stability was very important to achieve the Prime Minister's vision of a $5 trillion economy. 
 
The minister said that for developing a positive image of the police, it is necessary that young probationers focus on discharging their official duties honestly and make a positive contribution to the betterment of the society. 
 
He said contrary to the image of police portrayed in popular culture, it is the police officers from top to bottom who are responsible for maintaining law and order. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bsf-pilot-accused-of-impersonating-senior-to-fly-amit-shahs-plane-tenders-resignation-254054">The minister said</a> reforming the system does not mean shunning traditional ways of policing totally and is a continuous process of adapting old methods to address new challenges. 
 
Noting that the challenges faced by societies change and so should the responses to them from laws to technology, he said that the government is committed to police reforms and encouraged the probationers to individually carry out small yet important improvements in local police functioning, wherever they were posted

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that minimum use of force and maximum effectiveness should be the motto of police everywhere in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for New India and there is a need of human touch and sensitivity in the police to gain people's trust.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that minimum use of force and maximum effectiveness should be the motto of police everywhere in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for New India and there is a need of human touch and sensitivity in the police to gain people's trust. Shah said in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'New India', "minimum use of force and maximum effectiveness should be the motto of police everywhere and there is a need for human touch and sensitivity in the Police to gain peoples' trust." Addressing the probationers of the 2018 batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) here, Shah called for a conceptual change in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and said that the amended code must be in line with India being a welfare state. He noted that the purpose of the IPC and the CrPC has shifted from preservation of the British empire to the welfare of the people and this has to be reflected in the provisions and application of the code. The Home Minister said there is a need for bringing a positive change in the public perception about the police. According to a Home Ministry release, Shah advised the probationers to never run away from responsibility and never compromise with discipline. He said that there are three constituents of the constitutional framework of the country -- the people, the government and the bureaucracy. The government and the bureaucracy need to perform their roles responsibly in order to effectively implement the Constitution in its letter and spirit, he noted. The minister encouraged the probationers to be a proud part of a service that is continuously working to ensure the safety and security of the people. Speaking of the changing role of police, he said that the "colonial role of police as an agent of fear" was not the reality now. He said the fear associated with police should be removed by bringing a positive behavioural change in the personnel and added that the IPS as an institution must make this change percolate to the grassroots. He said that maintaining peace and stability was very important to achieve the Prime Minister's vision of a $5 trillion economy. The minister said that for developing a positive image of the police, it is necessary that young probationers focus on discharging their official duties honestly and make a positive contribution to the betterment of the society. He said contrary to the image of police portrayed in popular culture, it is the police officers from top to bottom who are responsible for maintaining law and order. The minister said reforming the system does not mean shunning traditional ways of policing totally and is a continuous process of adapting old methods to address new challenges. Noting that the challenges faced by societies change and so should the responses to them from laws to technology, he said that the government is committed to police reforms and encouraged the probationers to individually carry out small yet important improvements in local police functioning, wherever they were posted

Minimum use of force should be motto of police everywhere, says Amit Shah

Three mortar shells were found near Sangawali village in Samba on Monday.

Upon observing the suspicious object, people immediately alerted police.&nbsp;

The bomb disposal squad and police team then recovered three mortar shells.

However, sources said the shells were old and they got displaced due to rains.&nbsp;

Police searched the entire area to ensure that no other shells were present there.

Three mortar shells were found near Sangawali village in Samba on Monday. Upon observing the suspicious object, people immediately alerted police. The bomb disposal squad and police team then recovered three mortar shells.

Three mortar shells were found near Sangawali village in Samba on Monday. Upon observing the suspicious object, people immediately alerted police. The bomb disposal squad and police team then recovered three mortar shells. However, sources said the shells were old and they got displaced due to rains. Police searched the entire area to ensure that no other shells were present there.

Jammu Kashmir: Three mortar shells found near Sangawali village in Samba

Ecuadorean protesters halted transport, barricaded streets and clashed with police as almost 370 people were jailed over unrest triggered by President Lenin Moreno's scrapping of fuel subsidies.

Ecuador Protests: Protests as government scraps fuel subsidies

Authorities in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-endorses-billboards-on-kashmir-at-new-yorks-times-square-252388">Indian Kashmir</a> tightened restrictions on people's movements on Saturday to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Khan, in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, warned there would be a bloodbath once India lifts its restrictions in Kashmir which have been in force since it revoked the region's decades-old autonomy in August and detained thousands of people.

Soon after the speech, hundreds of Kashmiris came out of their homes, shouting slogans in support of Khan late on Friday night and calling for the independence of Kashmir.

On Saturday, police vans fitted with speakers made public announcements in some parts of Srinagar about movement restrictions, while additional troops were deployed to prevent any protests, according to officials and two witnesses.

The troops also blocked access to the main business centre of Srinagar with razor wire.

"This was necessitated after protests across Srinagar city last night soon after Imran Khan's speech," said a police official, who declined to be identified.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistans-bid-to-internationalise-kashmir-fails-world-leans-on-indias-side-252264">Muslim-majority Kashmir</a> has long been a flashpoint between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over the divided territory. Both countries rule parts of Kashmir while claiming it in full.

India's crackdown as it revoked Kashmir's special status was accompanied by severe restrictions on movement, as well as disconnection of telephone services. Though New Delhi has eased some of the movement curbs, no prominent detainees have been freed and mobile and internet connections remain suspended.

While warning of the consequences of lifting what he described as an "inhuman curfew," Pakistani premier Khan demanded India do so and free all detainees.

In some areas in Kashmir -- including the Soura region near Srinagar which has witnessed protests in the past against India's decision -- people clashed with security forces by pelting stones on Friday night, forcing police to use tear gas to disperse them, said the Indian official.

Khan addressed the United Nations a day after the senior US diplomat for South Asia called for a lowering of rhetoric between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-failed-diplomatic-efforts-and-nuke-threats-pakistan-to-test-ballistic-missile-246317">India and Pakistan</a>, while saying that Washington hoped to see rapid action by India to lift restrictions it has imposed in Kashmir and the release of detainees there.

Authorities in Indian Kashmir tightened restrictions on people's movements on Saturday to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Authorities in Indian Kashmir tightened restrictions on people's movements on Saturday to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan, in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, warned there would be a bloodbath once India lifts its restrictions in Kashmir which have been in force since it revoked the region's decades-old autonomy in August and detained thousands of people. Soon after the speech, hundreds of Kashmiris came out of their homes, shouting slogans in support of Khan late on Friday night and calling for the independence of Kashmir. On Saturday, police vans fitted with speakers made public announcements in some parts of Srinagar about movement restrictions, while additional troops were deployed to prevent any protests, according to officials and two witnesses. The troops also blocked access to the main business centre of Srinagar with razor wire. "This was necessitated after protests across Srinagar city last night soon after Imran Khan's speech," said a police official, who declined to be identified. Muslim-majority Kashmir has long been a flashpoint between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over the divided territory. Both countries rule parts of Kashmir while claiming it in full. India's crackdown as it revoked Kashmir's special status was accompanied by severe restrictions on movement, as well as disconnection of telephone services. Though New Delhi has eased some of the movement curbs, no prominent detainees have been freed and mobile and internet connections remain suspended. While warning of the consequences of lifting what he described as an "inhuman curfew," Pakistani premier Khan demanded India do so and free all detainees. In some areas in Kashmir -- including the Soura region near Srinagar which has witnessed protests in the past against India's decision -- people clashed with security forces by pelting stones on Friday night, forcing police to use tear gas to disperse them, said the Indian official. Khan addressed the United Nations a day after the senior US diplomat for South Asia called for a lowering of rhetoric between India and Pakistan, while saying that Washington hoped to see rapid action by India to lift restrictions it has imposed in Kashmir and the release of detainees there.

Police impose restrictions in Indian Kashmir after Pakistan PM's speech

Indonesian police officer, Toha, who goes by one name, has been putting out forest fires since 2015. This year, with the return of hot spots in Kalimantan, he has had a hectic schedule, running around with just a face mask on, carrying buckets of water and directing his colleagues to hose down areas burning.

'My soul's calling': Indonesian police officer tirelessly puts out haze-causing fires

The head of Russia's central election committee was attacked at night by a masked assailant who climbed into her house and hit her with a taser, Russian police said Friday.

The head of Russia's central election committee was attacked at night by a masked assailant who climbed into her house and hit her with a taser, Russian police said Friday. The attack on 65-year-old Ella Pamfilova, at around 1:30 am (Thursday 2330 GMT) came ahead of contentious regional elections on Sunday, which have prompted large protests in Moscow. Police described the attack in a village outside Moscow as "armed assault," saying the offender "entered the house's conservatory via a window and hit the owner with an electric shocker several times, after which he fled". Pamfilova on Friday took part in a press conference and television footage did not show any visible injuries. She told journalists that she is ok. "I'll survive," she was quoted as saying by Interfax. Police have launched a probe into the attack. State media immediately speculated that the attack could be foul play related to elections for Moscow city parliament, criticised by the opposition after authorities barred most independent candidates from standing. "What was it, a robbery or carrying out of an order to disrupt the election?" asked state-controlled Rossiya 24 channel. Meanwhile, top opposition leader Alexei Navalny claimed that the attack was "fake". Electoral officials including Pamfilova have backed the decision to bar opposition candidates, saying the signatures of supporters they gathered to run were invalid. This led to the biggest political crisis in years, with large protests gathering in the capital since July to demand that the opposition be allowed to run. Following mass detentions, several people have been sentenced to long prison terms for attacking police during the rallies. "I hope the culprits are found quickly," wrote one of the rejected opposition candidates, Lyubov Sobol. "Pamfilova should certainly be put on trial for election falsifications. But I'm against extrajudicial punishment."

Armed assault on Russian election chief: Police

High-Profile Arrests Ahead Of The Weekend In Hong Kong

Gravitas: Hong Kong: Police cracks down on Activists

Hong Kong: Violent Clashes Continue Between Police & Protesters

Gravitas: Hong Kong: Tensions Intensify

Hong Kong protests enter 12th consecutive week. Protesters threw petrol bombs at riot police. Bruce Harrison brings you the latest on Hong Kong Protests

WION Chat: Bruce Harrison on Hong Kong Protests

Another weekend of protests begins in Hong Kong where Police fire tear gas in a renewed clash with protesters.

Hong Kong Protest: Police fire tear gas in renewed clash with protesters

Indonesia&nbsp;sent 200&nbsp;more&nbsp;police&nbsp;officers to<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-president-urges-calm-after-violent-protests-in-papua-cities-244160/amp">&nbsp;Papua</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday and reined in&nbsp;internet&nbsp;speeds to "prevent hoaxes from spreading" as civil unrest persisted in some parts of the country's easternmost area, officials said.

Thousands of&nbsp;Papuans took the streets of the cities of Sorong, Manokwari and Jayapura on Monday, blocking roads, damaging an airport and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-riot-in-papua-parliament-building-torched-244023">torching government buildings.</a>

The protests were triggered by the detention of&nbsp;Papuan students in the East Java city of Surabaya over accusations that they had disrespected the&nbsp;Indonesian flag in front of a dormitory during celebrations of Independence Day on Saturday.

Police&nbsp;fired tear gas into the dormitory before arresting 43 students, according to an activist, who said the students had been called "monkeys" during the operation.

On Tuesday, the situation was calmer in some areas, but&nbsp;Papua's deputy governor, Mohamad Lakotani, said by telephone that about 200&nbsp;more&nbsp;police&nbsp;officers had been sent to Sorong from the island of Sulawesi&nbsp;amid&nbsp;continued&nbsp;tension.

Lakotani said a "significant number" of&nbsp;Papuans took to the streets in Sorong again after Monday's protests had seen the airport damaged, offices torched and a jail set ablaze.

About 400 protesters were on the streets of Sorong on Tuesday, its<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/police-regain-control-in-indonesias-papua-region-after-protests-244096#thousands-riot-in-papua-244087">&nbsp;police</a>&nbsp;chief, Mario P. Siregar, told news portal Detik.com, while state news agency Antara said some streets were still being blocked by burning tyres.

Police&nbsp;was also hunting for&nbsp;more&nbsp;than 250 inmates who fled jail in Sorong that was set ablaze during Monday's unrest.

Protesters had attacked the jail among other buildings, said Ade Kusmanto, a spokesman for the director-general of correctional facilities at the Law and Human Rights ministry.

"After burning the regional government's office facilities, (protesters) headed to the prison and threw rocks, provoking inmates," said Kusmanto, adding that a prison warden had been injured in the unrest.

The official said 258 inmates had escaped, from among 547 held in the jail, but added that some had since been recaptured, without elaborating.

Internet&nbsp;bandwidth had also been intentionally slowed in some parts of&nbsp;Papua&nbsp;on Tuesday, mainly around Sorong, making it harder for people to send pictures and videos, a spokesman of the ministry of communication and information technology said.

Similar measures were taken on Monday "to prevent hoaxes from spreading widely", the ministry said in a statement.

Papuans were angry because of "the extremely racist words used by East Java people, the&nbsp;police&nbsp;and military,"&nbsp;Papua&nbsp;Governor Lukas Enembe has said.

A separatist movement has simmered for decades in the resource-rich area of&nbsp;Papua, where there have been frequent complaints of rights abuses by&nbsp;Indonesian security forces.

Rights groups urged&nbsp;Indonesian&nbsp;police&nbsp;to act with restraint and investigate the accusations of racism and discrimination faced by&nbsp;Papuan students.

"Indonesian authorities must act promptly to de-escalate&nbsp;tensions in West&nbsp;Papua&nbsp;province and guarantee that people who wish to protest peacefully can continue to do so," Usman Hamid, the&nbsp;Indonesia&nbsp;executive director of rights group Amnesty International, said in a statement.

Indonesia sent 200 more police officers to Papua on Tuesday and reined in internet speeds to "prevent hoaxes from spreading" as civil unrest persisted in some parts of the country's easternmost area, officials said.

Indonesia sent 200 more police officers to Papua on Tuesday and reined in internet speeds to "prevent hoaxes from spreading" as civil unrest persisted in some parts of the country's easternmost area, officials said. Thousands of Papuans took the streets of the cities of Sorong, Manokwari and Jayapura on Monday, blocking roads, damaging an airport and torching government buildings. The protests were triggered by the detention of Papuan students in the East Java city of Surabaya over accusations that they had disrespected the Indonesian flag in front of a dormitory during celebrations of Independence Day on Saturday. Police fired tear gas into the dormitory before arresting 43 students, according to an activist, who said the students had been called "monkeys" during the operation. On Tuesday, the situation was calmer in some areas, but Papua's deputy governor, Mohamad Lakotani, said by telephone that about 200 more police officers had been sent to Sorong from the island of Sulawesi amid continued tension. Lakotani said a "significant number" of Papuans took to the streets in Sorong again after Monday's protests had seen the airport damaged, offices torched and a jail set ablaze. About 400 protesters were on the streets of Sorong on Tuesday, its police chief, Mario P. Siregar, told news portal Detik.com, while state news agency Antara said some streets were still being blocked by burning tyres. Police was also hunting for more than 250 inmates who fled jail in Sorong that was set ablaze during Monday's unrest. Protesters had attacked the jail among other buildings, said Ade Kusmanto, a spokesman for the director-general of correctional facilities at the Law and Human Rights ministry. "After burning the regional government's office facilities, (protesters) headed to the prison and threw rocks, provoking inmates," said Kusmanto, adding that a prison warden had been injured in the unrest. The official said 258 inmates had escaped, from among 547 held in the jail, but added that some had since been recaptured, without elaborating. Internet bandwidth had also been intentionally slowed in some parts of Papua on Tuesday, mainly around Sorong, making it harder for people to send pictures and videos, a spokesman of the ministry of communication and information technology said. Similar measures were taken on Monday "to prevent hoaxes from spreading widely", the ministry said in a statement. Papuans were angry because of "the extremely racist words used by East Java people, the police and military," Papua Governor Lukas Enembe has said. A separatist movement has simmered for decades in the resource-rich area of Papua, where there have been frequent complaints of rights abuses by Indonesian security forces. Rights groups urged Indonesian police to act with restraint and investigate the accusations of racism and discrimination faced by Papuan students. "Indonesian authorities must act promptly to de-escalate tensions in West Papua province and guarantee that people who wish to protest peacefully can continue to do so," Usman Hamid, the Indonesia executive director of rights group Amnesty International, said in a statement.

Indonesia sends more police to Papua, curbs internet speed amid tension

Riot&nbsp;police&nbsp;fired&nbsp;water&nbsp;cannon&nbsp;and tear gas to disperse&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;demonstrating in southeast <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heavy-downpours-wreak-havoc-in-istanbul-flooding-historic-grand-bazaar-243705">Turkey</a> on Tuesday against the ousting of three&nbsp;Kurdishmayors five months after they were elected.

Ankara replaced the pro-Kurdish&nbsp;Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) mayors with state officials on Monday and detained more than 400 people for suspected militant links in a step sharply criticised by opposition parties.

In Diyarbakir, the region's biggest city,&nbsp;police&nbsp;repeatedly&nbsp;used&nbsp;water&nbsp;cannon&nbsp;on small groups of&nbsp;protesters, who huddled on the streets to protect themselves from the&nbsp;water cannon and made victory signs with their hands.

Riot&nbsp;police&nbsp;struck&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;with&nbsp;batons&nbsp;as they fled the area.

The&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;gathered near city hall, which was sealed off by metal barriers after a state administrator took office there on Monday in place of the elected mayor.

"You can see here today a regime of pressure and persecution," HDP leader Sezai Temelli told reporters in a statement on the street in Diyarbakir as the&nbsp;police&nbsp;acted against the protesters.

"We will continue to resist wherever we are because&nbsp;resistance is our legitimate right," he said.

The Interior Ministry says the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-removes-pro-kurdish-mayors-244033">ousted HDP mayors</a> of the three major cities - Diyarbakir, Mardin and Van - are accused of various crimes including membership of a terrorist organisation and spreading terrorist group propaganda.

The HDP said the mayors' removal was a political coup and that it is a hostile stance against the political will of the&nbsp;Kurdish&nbsp;people.

The ministry also said on Monday it had launched an operation with some 2,300 commandos against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in three southeastern provinces.

President Tayyip Erdogan had warned before nationwide local elections in March of such a move against elected officials if they were found to have had connections to the PKK.

Erdogan frequently accuses the HDP of links to the PKK, which is designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. The HDP denies such links.

The removal of the mayors echoed the dismissal of dozens of mayors in 2016 over similar accusations, part of a purge that began after a failed coup.

Nearly 100 mayors and thousands of party members were jailed than in a crackdown that drew expressions of concern from the United States and European Union.

The PKK launched an insurgency against the&nbsp;Turkish&nbsp;state in 1984. More than 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict.

Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating in southeast Turkey on Tuesday against the ousting of three Kurdishmayors five months after they were elected.

Riot police fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating in southeast Turkey on Tuesday against the ousting of three Kurdishmayors five months after they were elected. Ankara replaced the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) mayors with state officials on Monday and detained more than 400 people for suspected militant links in a step sharply criticised by opposition parties. In Diyarbakir, the region's biggest city, police repeatedly used water cannon on small groups of protesters, who huddled on the streets to protect themselves from the water cannon and made victory signs with their hands. Riot police struck protesters with batons as they fled the area. The protesters gathered near city hall, which was sealed off by metal barriers after a state administrator took office there on Monday in place of the elected mayor. "You can see here today a regime of pressure and persecution," HDP leader Sezai Temelli told reporters in a statement on the street in Diyarbakir as the police acted against the protesters. "We will continue to resist wherever we are because resistance is our legitimate right," he said. The Interior Ministry says the ousted HDP mayors of the three major cities - Diyarbakir, Mardin and Van - are accused of various crimes including membership of a terrorist organisation and spreading terrorist group propaganda. The HDP said the mayors' removal was a political coup and that it is a hostile stance against the political will of the Kurdish people. The ministry also said on Monday it had launched an operation with some 2,300 commandos against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in three southeastern provinces. President Tayyip Erdogan had warned before nationwide local elections in March of such a move against elected officials if they were found to have had connections to the PKK. Erdogan frequently accuses the HDP of links to the PKK, which is designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. The HDP denies such links. The removal of the mayors echoed the dismissal of dozens of mayors in 2016 over similar accusations, part of a purge that began after a failed coup. Nearly 100 mayors and thousands of party members were jailed than in a crackdown that drew expressions of concern from the United States and European Union. The PKK launched an insurgency against the Turkish state in 1984. More than 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict.

Turkish police use water cannon, batons on Kurdish protesters

Thai authorities issued arrest warrants on Tuesday for three more suspects linked to<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-seeks-more-than-10-suspects-for-a-series-of-bombs-in-bangkok-240858"> bomb attacks</a> as the capital hosted a diplomatic meeting last month, raising to seven the number of suspects still sought by police.&nbsp;

Six small bombs and six incendiary devices went off on August 2 as the foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations met in Bangkok, an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-seeks-more-than-10-suspects-for-a-series-of-bombs-in-bangkok-240858">event</a> also attended by diplomats from China, the United States and other world powers.

Four people were wounded in the coordinated attacks police have linked either to political issues or a long-running insurgency in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thai-anti-corruption-official-accused-of-hiding-millions-in-assets-243455">Thailand</a>`s Malay-Muslim dominated south.

Tuesday`s warrants are for three suspects on charges of organized crime, arson, causing an explosion and illegal possession of explosives, said deputy police spokesman Krisana Pattanacharoen.

"All the suspects are from the deep south," he said, referring to the region where an insurgency has killed 7,000 people since 2004.

Police last week issued warrants for four other suspects who remain at large despite a 100,000 baht ($3,245) reward for information leading to their arrests.&nbsp;

Authorities detained two men on Aug. 2 accused of planting fake bombs in front of Bangkok police headquarters before the coordinated attacks. The two have ties to the insurgency, police said, and were the subject of arrest warrants issued two weeks ago.

Thai authorities issued arrest warrants on Tuesday for three more suspects linked to bomb attacks as the capital hosted a diplomatic meeting last month, raising to seven the number of suspects still sought by police.

Thai authorities issued arrest warrants on Tuesday for three more suspects linked to bomb attacks as the capital hosted a diplomatic meeting last month, raising to seven the number of suspects still sought by police. Six small bombs and six incendiary devices went off on August 2 as the foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations met in Bangkok, an event also attended by diplomats from China, the United States and other world powers. Four people were wounded in the coordinated attacks police have linked either to political issues or a long-running insurgency in Thailand`s Malay-Muslim dominated south. Tuesday`s warrants are for three suspects on charges of organized crime, arson, causing an explosion and illegal possession of explosives, said deputy police spokesman Krisana Pattanacharoen. "All the suspects are from the deep south," he said, referring to the region where an insurgency has killed 7,000 people since 2004. Police last week issued warrants for four other suspects who remain at large despite a 100,000 baht ($3,245) reward for information leading to their arrests. Authorities detained two men on Aug. 2 accused of planting fake bombs in front of Bangkok police headquarters before the coordinated attacks. The two have ties to the insurgency, police said, and were the subject of arrest warrants issued two weeks ago.

Thailand police seek three more suspects in Bangkok blasts

Three people were killed and at least 10 injured in riots Saturday night before a football match between rival teams after suspected fans attacked a bus carrying one of the two teams to the game, wounding three players, officials and the team said.

Fans of the Olimpia and Motagua football teams, bitter local opponents, rioted outside Tegucigalpa’s National Stadium after a crowd of people believed to be rival supporters intercepted and vandalized a bus transporting Motagua players, police said.

“Three people died and seven were shot and stabbed. One of them is a boy. Three of the injured adults are in critical condition,” Laura Schoenherr, a spokeswoman for the state University School Hospital, told Reuters.

The riot broke out after crowds threw stones at the bus carrying members of the Motagua team, sending shards of window glass at the players inside, according to the Motagua club, which blamed members of the Ultra-Faithful Olimpia fan club.

“This has to be severely sanctioned by the corresponding authorities,” the Motagua club said in a tweet. “Reprehensible and lamentable,” it added in another tweet.

Three of the players - Emilio Izaguirre, Roberto Moreira, and Jonathan Rougier - were transferred to a hospital with facial wounds, the Motagua club said.&nbsp;

Accompanying video purported to show players in blue uniforms standing in the still-moving bus beside smashed windows and a glass bottle rolling on a seat. “A rock! A rock! There! There!” someone shouts as a siren blares.

A statement from the Ministry of Security confirmed the bus attack and said its perpetrators wore the uniforms of the rival Olimpia team. The ministry added in the statement that it had set up “five rings of security” ahead of the game.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-players-at-greater-risk-of-premature-death-than-baseball-players-study-221388">The National Football League</a> suspended the game after the incident. It had expected some 20,000 fans to attend.

The president of the Olympia club, Rafael Villeda, told the local press that he would meet with the leadership of the National League and Motagua to decide on the future of the game.

Three people were killed and at least 10 injured in riots Saturday night before a football match between rival teams after suspected fans attacked a bus carrying one of the two teams to the game, wounding three players, officials and the team said.

Three people were killed and at least 10 injured in riots Saturday night before a football match between rival teams after suspected fans attacked a bus carrying one of the two teams to the game, wounding three players, officials and the team said. Fans of the Olimpia and Motagua football teams, bitter local opponents, rioted outside Tegucigalpa’s National Stadium after a crowd of people believed to be rival supporters intercepted and vandalized a bus transporting Motagua players, police said. “Three people died and seven were shot and stabbed. One of them is a boy. Three of the injured adults are in critical condition,” Laura Schoenherr, a spokeswoman for the state University School Hospital, told Reuters. The riot broke out after crowds threw stones at the bus carrying members of the Motagua team, sending shards of window glass at the players inside, according to the Motagua club, which blamed members of the Ultra-Faithful Olimpia fan club. “This has to be severely sanctioned by the corresponding authorities,” the Motagua club said in a tweet. “Reprehensible and lamentable,” it added in another tweet. Three of the players - Emilio Izaguirre, Roberto Moreira, and Jonathan Rougier - were transferred to a hospital with facial wounds, the Motagua club said. Accompanying video purported to show players in blue uniforms standing in the still-moving bus beside smashed windows and a glass bottle rolling on a seat. “A rock! A rock! There! There!” someone shouts as a siren blares. A statement from the Ministry of Security confirmed the bus attack and said its perpetrators wore the uniforms of the rival Olimpia team. The ministry added in the statement that it had set up “five rings of security” ahead of the game. The National Football League suspended the game after the incident. It had expected some 20,000 fans to attend. The president of the Olympia club, Rafael Villeda, told the local press that he would meet with the leadership of the National League and Motagua to decide on the future of the game.

The old grudge between Honduras football fans sparks a riot that kills three

Police in Portland, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../dayton-gunman-had-cocaine-xanax-alcohol-in- his-system-during-attack-243234">Oregon</a> arrested at least 13 people on Saturday as a right-wing group marched to a downtown waterfront park and anti-fascist counterprotesters scuffled with officers who tried to keep the two sides apart.

A rally by hundreds of supporters of the right-wing Proud Boys organization was met by a similar number of "antifa" opponents, and isolated clashes broke out between both sides and between antifa and police as the gathering wrapped up.

At least six people suffered minor injuries, according to police. One person was taken to a hospital. Officers said they seized weapons including chemical sprays, shields, metal and wooden poles, knives, and a stun gun from multiple groups.

At the peak of the demonstrations there were an estimated 1,200 protesters on the streets of the downtown district, said Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw.

Charges against those in custody would include disorderly conduct, interfering with police, resisting arrest, and unlawful use of a weapon, she said at a news conference.

Right-wing and anti-fascist factions have clashed in Portland several times in recent months, including a rally that turned violent in July last year.

Hours ahead of Saturday's competing demonstrations<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../trump-blames-mass-shootings-on-mentally-ill- calls-for-more-mental-institutions-243232">, US President Donald Trump</a> said "major consideration" was being given to designating antifa as a terrorist organization.

"Portland is being watched very closely. Hopefully the Mayor will be able to properly do his job!" Trump wrote on Twitter.

Ted Wheeler, Portland's mayor, said he was not concerning himself with tweets from Washington, and he praised the response by law enforcement.

"I'm grateful that this was largely a peaceful event," Wheeler told reporters at the news conference.

"Police did an exemplary job of de-escalating the situation, keeping the extremists on both sides separated for the most part, and preventing people who wanted to engage in acts of violence from confronting each other."

Police in Portland, Oregon arrested at least 13 people on Saturday as a right-wing group marched to a downtown waterfront park and anti-fascist counterprotesters scuffled with officers who tried to keep the two sides apart.

Police in Portland, Oregon arrested at least 13 people on Saturday as a right-wing group marched to a downtown waterfront park and anti-fascist counterprotesters scuffled with officers who tried to keep the two sides apart. A rally by hundreds of supporters of the right-wing Proud Boys organization was met by a similar number of "antifa" opponents, and isolated clashes broke out between both sides and between antifa and police as the gathering wrapped up. At least six people suffered minor injuries, according to police. One person was taken to a hospital. Officers said they seized weapons including chemical sprays, shields, metal and wooden poles, knives, and a stun gun from multiple groups. At the peak of the demonstrations there were an estimated 1,200 protesters on the streets of the downtown district, said Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw. Charges against those in custody would include disorderly conduct, interfering with police, resisting arrest, and unlawful use of a weapon, she said at a news conference. Right-wing and anti-fascist factions have clashed in Portland several times in recent months, including a rally that turned violent in July last year. Hours ahead of Saturday's competing demonstrations, US President Donald Trump said "major consideration" was being given to designating antifa as a terrorist organization. "Portland is being watched very closely. Hopefully the Mayor will be able to properly do his job!" Trump wrote on Twitter. Ted Wheeler, Portland's mayor, said he was not concerning himself with tweets from Washington, and he praised the response by law enforcement. "I'm grateful that this was largely a peaceful event," Wheeler told reporters at the news conference. "Police did an exemplary job of de-escalating the situation, keeping the extremists on both sides separated for the most part, and preventing people who wanted to engage in acts of violence from confronting each other."

Police make arrests as right-wing, anti-fascist groups rally in Portland

Hundreds of women demanding protection from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-business-as-usual-at-mexicos-southern-border-despite-trump-deal-225581">Mexico City's</a> police force took to the streets Friday after several high-profile sexual assault cases involving serving officers.

To shouts of "I do believe you!" and "My friends protect me, you don't," the initially peaceful rally ended with some participants lighting a fire on the second floor of a police building and vandalizing a bus station.

The protesters also sprayed graffiti on the capital's Independence Monument, adorning the base of the stone edifice with the slogan "damned pigs!"

Two reports of attacks on women this month have sparked outrage and bitter recriminations against the city's police force, with protesters mobilizing on social media through the hashtag #NoMeCuidanMeViolan, or "They don't protect me, they rape me."&nbsp;

A 17-year-old girl said four police officers assaulted her in a patrol car in the city's north.

An officer was accused of assaulting a 16-year-old in a museum just days later.

"I worry young women cannot go to school or return from a quiet party because someone will rape them, just because they can," said Melissa Ortiz, who attended the march.

The 40-year-old said there were few protections for women, especially when the men accused were the authorities "that should be protecting us."

The city has suspended six police officers as part of the investigation into the 17-year-old's alleged assault, but no arrests have been made.

The prosecution has also said there were inconsistencies with the teenager's account of the incident.

A man was arrested last week in connection with the alleged attack on the 16-year-old.

Violence against women, in the form of femicide, abuse, harassment, and sexual assaults, has intensified in the country in recent years.&nbsp;

According to the United Nations, an average of nine women are murdered daily in Mexico.

Hundreds of women demanding protection from Mexico City's police force took to the streets Friday after several high-profile sexual assault cases involving serving officers.

Hundreds of women demanding protection from Mexico City's police force took to the streets Friday after several high-profile sexual assault cases involving serving officers. To shouts of "I do believe you!" and "My friends protect me, you don't," the initially peaceful rally ended with some participants lighting a fire on the second floor of a police building and vandalizing a bus station. The protesters also sprayed graffiti on the capital's Independence Monument, adorning the base of the stone edifice with the slogan "damned pigs!" Two reports of attacks on women this month have sparked outrage and bitter recriminations against the city's police force, with protesters mobilizing on social media through the hashtag #NoMeCuidanMeViolan, or "They don't protect me, they rape me." A 17-year-old girl said four police officers assaulted her in a patrol car in the city's north. An officer was accused of assaulting a 16-year-old in a museum just days later. "I worry young women cannot go to school or return from a quiet party because someone will rape them, just because they can," said Melissa Ortiz, who attended the march. The 40-year-old said there were few protections for women, especially when the men accused were the authorities "that should be protecting us." The city has suspended six police officers as part of the investigation into the 17-year-old's alleged assault, but no arrests have been made. The prosecution has also said there were inconsistencies with the teenager's account of the incident. A man was arrested last week in connection with the alleged attack on the 16-year-old. Violence against women, in the form of femicide, abuse, harassment, and sexual assaults, has intensified in the country in recent years. According to the United Nations, an average of nine women are murdered daily in Mexico.

Hundreds of Mexican women protest police rape of a teenager

Eight people were killed and ten were injured in a hotel fire in Ukraine's port city of Odesa early Saturday, emergency services said.&nbsp;

The fire broke out at 1.34 am (2234 GMT) in the southern city's Tokyo Star hotel.

Some 65 firefighters backed by 13 emergency vehicles put out the blaze three hours later.&nbsp;

Emergency services said in a statement that eight people died and ten were injured.&nbsp;

In a statement on his Facebook page, <a href="wionews.com/world/emmanuel-macron-says-new-ukraine-peace-talks-possible-under-volodymyr-zelensky-228118">President Volodymyr Zelensky</a> said four of those injured were in a critical condition.&nbsp;

Odessa authorities said around 150 people were evacuated from the area.&nbsp;

Police opened a criminal investigation into possible violations of fire safety requirements and the causes of the fire were being established.&nbsp;

"We lost eight lives overnight," Zelensky said on Facebook.&nbsp;

"And this is not due to war and shelling. It is because of criminal negligence, neglect of elementary safety standards and neglect towards human life."&nbsp;

Zelensky added he would "personally make sure" that those responsible are punished "by the norms of the law."&nbsp;

Odesa is a Black Sea port 475 kilometres (300 miles) south of Ukraine's capital Kiev. The seaside town also attracts summer tourists. 
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Eight people were killed and ten were injured in a hotel fire in Ukraine's port city of Odesa early Saturday, emergency services said. The fire broke out at 1.34 am (2234 GMT) in the southern city's Tokyo Star hotel.

Eight people were killed and ten were injured in a hotel fire in Ukraine's port city of Odesa early Saturday, emergency services said. The fire broke out at 1.34 am (2234 GMT) in the southern city's Tokyo Star hotel. Some 65 firefighters backed by 13 emergency vehicles put out the blaze three hours later. Emergency services said in a statement that eight people died and ten were injured. In a statement on his Facebook page, President Volodymyr Zelensky said four of those injured were in a critical condition. Odessa authorities said around 150 people were evacuated from the area. Police opened a criminal investigation into possible violations of fire safety requirements and the causes of the fire were being established. "We lost eight lives overnight," Zelensky said on Facebook. "And this is not due to war and shelling. It is because of criminal negligence, neglect of elementary safety standards and neglect towards human life." Zelensky added he would "personally make sure" that those responsible are punished "by the norms of the law." Odesa is a Black Sea port 475 kilometres (300 miles) south of Ukraine's capital Kiev. The seaside town also attracts summer tourists.

Eight killed in Ukraine hotel fire

Two Israelis were injured Friday in what the Israeli army called a "terrorist" car-ramming attack near the Jewish settlement of Elazar south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

"A terrorist ran over two civilians," an English-language army statement said.

"The civilians were injured and evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment. The terrorist was neutralised," it said.

A police statement said an off-duty policeman passing by the scene near Elazar settlement saw the alleged attacker trying to exit his vehicle, and fired at him.

Police video showed the suspect vehicle travelling at speed and veering off the road toward a bus stop.

An army spokeswoman contacted by AFP could not immediately say if the suspect was alive or dead.

Dr. Bala Miklosh, head of the trauma department at Jerusalem's Hadassah hospital, said one of the Israelis was a man aged "about 19" with serious head injuries, correcting earlier reports of his age.

"He is undergoing surgery but is not yet out of danger," he said in a video clip on Whatsapp.

A young woman less seriously injured was taken to the city's Shaare Zedek hospital.

Last week, an off-duty Israeli soldier was stabbed to death in the same area.

Two Palestinian suspects were later arrested.

Two Israelis were injured Friday in what the Israeli army called a "terrorist" car-ramming attack near the Jewish settlement of Elazar south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

Two Israelis were injured Friday in what the Israeli army called a "terrorist" car-ramming attack near the Jewish settlement of Elazar south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. "A terrorist ran over two civilians," an English-language army statement said. "The civilians were injured and evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment. The terrorist was neutralised," it said. A police statement said an off-duty policeman passing by the scene near Elazar settlement saw the alleged attacker trying to exit his vehicle, and fired at him. Police video showed the suspect vehicle travelling at speed and veering off the road toward a bus stop. An army spokeswoman contacted by AFP could not immediately say if the suspect was alive or dead. Dr. Bala Miklosh, head of the trauma department at Jerusalem's Hadassah hospital, said one of the Israelis was a man aged "about 19" with serious head injuries, correcting earlier reports of his age. "He is undergoing surgery but is not yet out of danger," he said in a video clip on Whatsapp. A young woman less seriously injured was taken to the city's Shaare Zedek hospital. Last week, an off-duty Israeli soldier was stabbed to death in the same area. Two Palestinian suspects were later arrested.

2 Israelis, Palestinian assailant hurt in West Bank car ramming: Army

A body was found Tuesday in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-search-in-malaysia-for-missing-teen-despite-the-major-holiday-242248">hunt for a Franco-Irish teen</a> in Malaysia with a charity saying it is likely the missing girl, 10 days after she disappeared from a rainforest resort.

Nora Quoirin, 15, went missing on August 4, a day after checking into the resort with her London-based family.

They suspected she was abducted but Malaysian police classified it as a missing person case.

More than 350 people were deployed to hunt through dense jungle next to the Dusun Resort, not far from Kuala Lumpur, backed by helicopters, drones, sniffer dogs and divers.&nbsp;

Shamans conducted rituals in an effort to locate her while the investigation was assisted by police from Britain, Ireland and France.&nbsp;

Mohamad Mat Yusop, Negeri Sembilan state police chief, told reporters that "the body of a white female" was found just before 2:00 pm (0600 GMT) after authorities received a report from a member of the public.

"It was found two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Dusun Resort where she was staying. The body is intact," he said.&nbsp;

He said the body had not been identified.&nbsp;

But the Lucie Blackman Trust, a UK charity that supports the families of British people missing overseas, said that it "sadly seems likely" to be the teen.

As news emerged a body had been found, police vehicles raced to an area home to palm oil plantations and fruit trees, and a cordon was put up around the site.

Reward offered&nbsp;

The discovery came a day after her family offered a 50,000 ringgit ($11,900) reward, donated by a Belfast business, for information that could lead to her return.

"Nora is our first child. She has been vulnerable since the day she was born," said a family statement.

"She is so precious to us and our hearts are breaking. We are appealing to anyone who has information about Nora to help us find her."

At one point, her mother Meabh fought back tears as she made an emotional speech thanking the search team, with the girl's French father Sebastien by her side.

Watch:&nbsp;'Nora darling, I know you are there', search for missing Irish teen continues after nearly a week

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The 12-acre (five-hectare) resort where the teenager disappeared from is next to a patch of thick jungle and in the foothills of a mountain range.

Her family said it would be extremely unusual for the reserved youngster to have wandered off on her own.

She has a condition called "holoprosencephaly", which means she has a smaller-than-normal brain, and has limited verbal communication and cannot write more than a few words.&nbsp;

She attended a school for young people with learning and communication difficulties.&nbsp;

While officially treating it as a missing person case, police did not rule out other possibilities.

An open window was found in the cottage where the family was staying at the resort.

A body was found Tuesday in the hunt for a Franco-Irish teen in Malaysia with a charity saying it is likely the missing girl, 10 days after she disappeared from a rainforest resort.

A body was found Tuesday in the hunt for a Franco-Irish teen in Malaysia with a charity saying it is likely the missing girl, 10 days after she disappeared from a rainforest resort. Nora Quoirin, 15, went missing on August 4, a day after checking into the resort with her London-based family. They suspected she was abducted but Malaysian police classified it as a missing person case. More than 350 people were deployed to hunt through dense jungle next to the Dusun Resort, not far from Kuala Lumpur, backed by helicopters, drones, sniffer dogs and divers. Shamans conducted rituals in an effort to locate her while the investigation was assisted by police from Britain, Ireland and France. Mohamad Mat Yusop, Negeri Sembilan state police chief, told reporters that "the body of a white female" was found just before 2:00 pm (0600 GMT) after authorities received a report from a member of the public. "It was found two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Dusun Resort where she was staying. The body is intact," he said. He said the body had not been identified. But the Lucie Blackman Trust, a UK charity that supports the families of British people missing overseas, said that it "sadly seems likely" to be the teen. As news emerged a body had been found, police vehicles raced to an area home to palm oil plantations and fruit trees, and a cordon was put up around the site. Reward offered The discovery came a day after her family offered a 50,000 ringgit ($11,900) reward, donated by a Belfast business, for information that could lead to her return. "Nora is our first child. She has been vulnerable since the day she was born," said a family statement. "She is so precious to us and our hearts are breaking. We are appealing to anyone who has information about Nora to help us find her." At one point, her mother Meabh fought back tears as she made an emotional speech thanking the search team, with the girl's French father Sebastien by her side. Watch: 'Nora darling, I know you are there', search for missing Irish teen continues after nearly a week The 12-acre (five-hectare) resort where the teenager disappeared from is next to a patch of thick jungle and in the foothills of a mountain range. Her family said it would be extremely unusual for the reserved youngster to have wandered off on her own. She has a condition called "holoprosencephaly", which means she has a smaller-than-normal brain, and has limited verbal communication and cannot write more than a few words. She attended a school for young people with learning and communication difficulties. While officially treating it as a missing person case, police did not rule out other possibilities. An open window was found in the cottage where the family was staying at the resort.

Body found in hunt for Franco-Irish teen in Malaysia

In wake of the warnings issued by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) for<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-meteorological-department-predicts-heavy-rainfall-in-uttarakhand-237689"> heavy rainfall </a>in the region, the district police on Monday directed the forces to help the people living along the banks of rivers in moving to safer places.

"Since we have received a warning for heavy rainfall, there is a possibility that the water levels of the rivers in the region may go up. We have issued directions to our teams to help people living along the banks in avoiding the flood-like situation by helping them move to safer places," Arun Mohan Joshi, Senior Superintendent of Police said.

The police personnel in various areas are in all readiness to face any untoward situation.

The disaster relief teams have been instructed to keep their equipment ready to address any issues in the near future.

In the wake of heavy rains and cloud burst in the hilly areas here, the Ganges was flowing barely 10 centimetres below the danger level mark here on August 9.

The danger level mark is 339.50 metres and the Ganges is flowing at 339.40 metres mark.

If the river flows above the danger mark, it could prove dangerous to the plains.&nbsp;

In wake of the warnings issued by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall in the region, the district police on Monday directed the forces to help the people living along the banks of rivers in moving to safer places.

In wake of the warnings issued by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall in the region, the district police on Monday directed the forces to help the people living along the banks of rivers in moving to safer places. "Since we have received a warning for heavy rainfall, there is a possibility that the water levels of the rivers in the region may go up. We have issued directions to our teams to help people living along the banks in avoiding the flood-like situation by helping them move to safer places," Arun Mohan Joshi, Senior Superintendent of Police said. The police personnel in various areas are in all readiness to face any untoward situation. The disaster relief teams have been instructed to keep their equipment ready to address any issues in the near future. In the wake of heavy rains and cloud burst in the hilly areas here, the Ganges was flowing barely 10 centimetres below the danger level mark here on August 9. The danger level mark is 339.50 metres and the Ganges is flowing at 339.40 metres mark. If the river flows above the danger mark, it could prove dangerous to the plains.

Uttarakhand: Police direct forces to help people in case of heavy rainfall

The British government is&nbsp;concerned&nbsp;about the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../as-hong-kong-protesters-return-to-streets-for- tenth-week-riot-police-fire-tears-gas-into-rail-station-242309">latest&nbsp;violence&nbsp;</a>in&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;and wants calm from all sides, a spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.

Hong&nbsp;Kong's airport <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../over-100-flights-cancelled-as-hong-kong- protesters-launch-city-wide-strike-240696">cancelled all flights</a> on Monday, with authorities blaming demonstrators for the disruption of one of the world's busiest terminals, an escalation in anti-government protests in the former British colony.

Johnson's spokesman said the Britain wanted the&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;government to engage with all parties in constructive dialogue.

The British government is concerned about the latest violence in Hong Kong and wants calm from all sides, a spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.

The British government is concerned about the latest violence in Hong Kong and wants calm from all sides, a spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. Hong Kong's airport cancelled all flights on Monday, with authorities blaming demonstrators for the disruption of one of the world's busiest terminals, an escalation in anti-government protests in the former British colony. Johnson's spokesman said the Britain wanted the Hong Kong government to engage with all parties in constructive dialogue.

Want Hong Kong government to engage with all parties: UK

&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;police&nbsp;and&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;clashed in cat-and-mouse encounters across the city on Sunday, marking a shift in&nbsp;tactics&nbsp;during a tenth straight weekend of unrest in the former British colony where people are chafing at Chinese rule.

Seeking to clear streets quicker than before,&nbsp;police&nbsp;fired tear gas and charged with batons at flashpoints downtown and in working-class districts.

Demonstrators, who at one point lobbed two petrol bombs, retaliated with a flash-mob strategy: withdrawing when pressed, only to re-appear elsewhere.

The increasingly violent protests since June have plunged the Asian financial hub into its most serious crisis in decades and are one of the biggest popular challenges to Chinese leader Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012.

Despite the intense&nbsp;police&nbsp;response and a toughening stance from China, the movement that began two months ago in opposition to a bill allowing extradition to the mainland still seems to enjoy broad support in the city of more than 7 million people.

"We've been running all day but we're not tired," said Ah Sing, a protester in his 30s, wearing a black vest and surgical mask while he rushed from one protest to another.

"This is our response to Carrie Lam," he added, referring to the city's Beijing-backed leader. "If she doesn't listen to the people and respond to our reasonable demands, we're going to continue to spread protests across&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong."

Beijing says criminals and agitators are stirring violence, encouraged by "interfering" foreign powers including Britain.

Demonstrators say they are fighting against the erosion of the "one country, two systems" arrangement enshrining some autonomy for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;when China took it back in 1997.

"Independence for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;is not viable in the near term," acknowledged protester Sam, 23, a barrister, while music pumped from cabaret lounges in Wan Chai's bar district behind him, "But we have to fight for our freedoms and democracy."

Shortly after, riot&nbsp;police&nbsp;fired a volley-after volley of tear gas at his makeshift barricade of railings, wood and&nbsp;police&nbsp;cones, forcing&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;to withdraw.

Liberate Hong Kong

Tear gas was also used against&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;in several places in Kowloon, the main built-up area on the mainland side of&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;harbour. Demonstrators avoided heading to North Point, where local pro-Beijing groups had mobilised supporters.

Authorities have begun emphasising the damage on the city's economy, already buffeted by China's slowdown and the U.S.-China trade war. They are also applying pressure on big companies like Cathay Pacific Airways, which has been told to suspend staff engaged in illegal protests.

Police&nbsp;have arrested more than 600 people.

Yet activists' demands have grown to include greater democracy and Lam's resignation. They marched on Sunday despite an official ban, with confrontations coming at nightfall.

Chants of "Liberate&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong" echoed through the working-class area of Sham Shui Po when more than a thousand black-shirted&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;marched. Some residents cheered, while drivers honked horns or gave a thumbs-up.

"We have lived in&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;all our lives and this is the hardest time because the government is not listening to the citizens," said a 63-year-old man surnamed Leung, who joined a protest with his 93-year-old father in a wheelchair.

Hong&nbsp;Kong's government says the protests are pushing the city to an extremely dangerous edge.

"I fear the government's flat rejections of this is just one more missed opportunity to try to cool things down a bit," pro-democracy lawmaker Fernando Cheung told Reuters after a daytime rally near the financial centre's business district.

Young people have been at the forefront of activism.

They have dominated a peaceful sit-in at the city's international airport which entered its third day on Sunday, with about a thousand demonstrators singing songs and handing out flyers to arriving travellers amid a carnival atmosphere.

"I am concerned about my future, about&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's future, we all are," said Victor, a 27-year-old art tutor, his face slick with tears from tear-gas smoke near Wan Chai.

"We want to avoid China completely taking over. If we&nbsp;protesters&nbsp;leave, they will take over immediately."

Hong Kong police and protesters clashed in cat-and-mouse encounters across the city on Sunday, marking a shift in tactics during a tenth straight weekend of unrest in the former British colony where people are chafing at Chinese rule.

Hong Kong police and protesters clashed in cat-and-mouse encounters across the city on Sunday, marking a shift in tactics during a tenth straight weekend of unrest in the former British colony where people are chafing at Chinese rule. Seeking to clear streets quicker than before, police fired tear gas and charged with batons at flashpoints downtown and in working-class districts. Demonstrators, who at one point lobbed two petrol bombs, retaliated with a flash-mob strategy: withdrawing when pressed, only to re-appear elsewhere. The increasingly violent protests since June have plunged the Asian financial hub into its most serious crisis in decades and are one of the biggest popular challenges to Chinese leader Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012. Despite the intense police response and a toughening stance from China, the movement that began two months ago in opposition to a bill allowing extradition to the mainland still seems to enjoy broad support in the city of more than 7 million people. "We've been running all day but we're not tired," said Ah Sing, a protester in his 30s, wearing a black vest and surgical mask while he rushed from one protest to another. "This is our response to Carrie Lam," he added, referring to the city's Beijing-backed leader. "If she doesn't listen to the people and respond to our reasonable demands, we're going to continue to spread protests across Hong Kong." Beijing says criminals and agitators are stirring violence, encouraged by "interfering" foreign powers including Britain. Demonstrators say they are fighting against the erosion of the "one country, two systems" arrangement enshrining some autonomy for Hong Kong when China took it back in 1997. "Independence for Hong Kong is not viable in the near term," acknowledged protester Sam, 23, a barrister, while music pumped from cabaret lounges in Wan Chai's bar district behind him, "But we have to fight for our freedoms and democracy." Shortly after, riot police fired a volley-after volley of tear gas at his makeshift barricade of railings, wood and police cones, forcing protesters to withdraw. Liberate Hong Kong Tear gas was also used against protesters in several places in Kowloon, the main built-up area on the mainland side of Hong Kong harbour. Demonstrators avoided heading to North Point, where local pro-Beijing groups had mobilised supporters. Authorities have begun emphasising the damage on the city's economy, already buffeted by China's slowdown and the U.S.-China trade war. They are also applying pressure on big companies like Cathay Pacific Airways, which has been told to suspend staff engaged in illegal protests. Police have arrested more than 600 people. Yet activists' demands have grown to include greater democracy and Lam's resignation. They marched on Sunday despite an official ban, with confrontations coming at nightfall. Chants of "Liberate Hong Kong" echoed through the working-class area of Sham Shui Po when more than a thousand black-shirted protesters marched. Some residents cheered, while drivers honked horns or gave a thumbs-up. "We have lived in Hong Kong all our lives and this is the hardest time because the government is not listening to the citizens," said a 63-year-old man surnamed Leung, who joined a protest with his 93-year-old father in a wheelchair. Hong Kong's government says the protests are pushing the city to an extremely dangerous edge. "I fear the government's flat rejections of this is just one more missed opportunity to try to cool things down a bit," pro-democracy lawmaker Fernando Cheung told Reuters after a daytime rally near the financial centre's business district. Young people have been at the forefront of activism. They have dominated a peaceful sit-in at the city's international airport which entered its third day on Sunday, with about a thousand demonstrators singing songs and handing out flyers to arriving travellers amid a carnival atmosphere. "I am concerned about my future, about Hong Kong's future, we all are," said Victor, a 27-year-old art tutor, his face slick with tears from tear-gas smoke near Wan Chai. "We want to avoid China completely taking over. If we protesters leave, they will take over immediately."

Hong Kong police and protesters refine battle tactics

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