US lawmakers urge Trump to sign HK bills

Europe's prisons failing to monitor inmates' health: WHO
Prison authorities in Europe are not doing enough to monitor the health of inmates, meaning prisoners are more likely to suffer untreated conditions and are released without adequate support, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Bolivia's president asks Congress to approve law for new elections
Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Anez asked Congress Wednesday to approve a law that would allow for new elections, after deadly unrest following the resignation of Evo Morales and the disputed October 20 ballot.
India says 'total normalcy' in Kashmir despite 600 in custody
"Total normalcy" prevails in Kashmir, India's home minister said Wednesday even as the government said 600 people remained in custody since the region, cut off from the internet, was stripped of its autonomy in August.
Nigerian air force destroys Boko Haram's meeting venue
The Nigerian air force (NAF) said Wednesday that it has wiped out one of terror group Boko Haram's meeting venues in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno.
Israel may hold third general election in a year
Israel may hold a third general election in a year as negotiations led by an opposition leader to form a governing coalition have ended in failure.