9 injured in southwest China earthquake

Dec 18,2019
Nine people were injured, including four in critical condition as of 11:30 a.m. after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Zizhong County in Neijiang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 8:14 a.m. Wednesday, local authorities said.
Afghan forces kill 25 insurgents in S. Kandahar province
Dec 18
Up to 25 militants have been killed in the southern Kandahar province over the past 24 hours as cleanup operations continue in the restive Shah Wali Kot district of the province, said an army statement released here Wednesday.
Thousands of Gambians demand President Barrow step down
Dec 18
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Gambia's capital Banjul on Monday demanding that President Adama Barrow respect his pledge to quit after three years in office.
UN chief calls for more refugee support
Dec 18
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for more support for countries that accept refugees.
26 protesters detained, 17 police officers injured in Ukraine
Dec 18
A total of 26 people were detained and 17 police officers injured during the protest in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, the Kiev police communication department announced on Tuesday night.
Japanese Defense Minister Kono to visit China
Dec 18
Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono is expected to call for more transparency in China's military activities during a two-day visit to the country that begins on Wednesday.
India protests rage over 'anti-Muslim' law
Dec 17
Fresh protests rocked India on Monday as anger grew over new citizenship legislation slammed as anti-Muslim, after six people died in the northeast and as many as 200 were injured in New Delhi.