UNSC calls for Libya ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (AP): The U.N. Security Council called for a cease-fire in Libya on Friday, telling its warring parties to de-escalate fighting in the capital Tripoli and return to U.N.-mediated political talks.A press statement approved by all 15 council members expressed deep concern about "the instability in Tripoli...

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Chaotic scenes at HK legislature over extradition law

HONG KONG, May 11 (AP): Hong Kong's legislative assembly descended into chaos on Saturday as lawmakers for and against controversial amendments to the territory's extradition law clashed over access to the chamber.At least one lawmaker was taken from the chamber on a gurney after apparently fainting during the morning melee,...

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