Indonesia blocks internet in Papua over unrest fears

Aug 23,2019
Indonesia has cut off internet access in unrest-hit Papua over fears that a stream of offensive and racist online posts would spark more violent protests in the region, but critics slammed the move as a threat to free speech.
U.S. state secretary visits Ottawa before G7 summit
Aug 23
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived here Thursday morning for an official visit to Canada ahead of the upcoming Group 7 (G7) summit in Biarritz, France.
N.Korean FM slams US sanctions threat
Aug 23
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has pushed back on a US threat to maintain the toughest sanctions ever if Pyongyang does not denuclearize.
UN, France raise concern over Amazon wildfires 'crisis'
Aug 23
Paris and the United Nations called Thursday for the protection of the fire-plagued Amazon rainforest as Brazil's right-wing president accused his French counterpart of having a "colonialist mentality" over the issue.
Putin: US missile test raises threats to Russia
Aug 23
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US test of a ground-launched cruise missile has raised new threats to Russia and his country will react accordingly.
Johnson, Macron discuss Brexit
Aug 23
The leaders of Britain and France have discussed Brexit. French President Emmanuel Macron denied the possibility of renegotiation but agreed to seek concessions.
Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO
Aug 23
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not yet dangerous for humans but called for more research into potential future risk.