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President Bashar al-Assad, who relied on Russia in Syria’s civil war, has officially recognised the eastern Libyan administration. Russian supplies of fighter jets and mercenaries to the LNA have flowed through Syria, according to the U.S. military. … [Read more...] about Factbox: Who’s involved in Libya’s war and why

Compiled by Brian Homewood, Phil O'Connor, Zoran Milosavljevic, Gabrielle Tetrault-Farber, Julien Pretot, Mark Glesson, Richard Martin, Angel Krasimirov, Tuvan Gumrukcu, Holger Hansen, Olzhas Auyezov, Ece Toksabay, Michele Kambas, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Hardik Vyas, Arvind Sriram and Rohith Nair; Editing by London editing team and Aurora Ellis … [Read more...] about Factbox: European soccer’s return to action after coronavirus

- After Pompeo said on Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer warrants special treatment under U.S. law given the erosion of its autonomy, Trump could take what analysts have called the “nuclear option” and completely strip the territory of the U.S. economic privileges it has enjoyed since 1997. … [Read more...] about Factbox: Some options open to Trump in response to Hong Kong crisis

HOUSTON Hundreds gathered on Friday in a protest organized by the group Black Lives Matter at City Hall. The crowd spilled onto Interstate 45’s entrance ramp near downtown chanting, “I can’t breathe,” and “No justice, no peace.” … [Read more...] about factbox: ‘I can’t breathe’ protests spread across America after Minneapolis killing

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING NOW? The issue sits at the heart of the “one country, two systems” formula under which China agreed to protect Hong Kong’s extensive freedoms, its high degree of autonomy and its independent legal system until 2047. … [Read more...] about Factbox: What China’s tougher national security regime could mean for Hong Kong