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9:22pm, 3rd August, 2019

Hong Kong police make fresh arrests, city braces for further protests

Hong Kong police said on Sunday they arrested more than 20 people after violent clashes with anti-government protesters overnight, as the Chinese-controlled territory braced for more protests and a general strike aimed to bring the city to a halt.

Cyclone slams into Indian temple town, Bangladesh braces with evacuation order

9:04am, 3rd May, 2019

World

Cyclone slams into Indian temple town, Bangladesh braces with evacuation order

A cyclone barreled into eastern India on Friday, damaging houses in the tourist town of Puri and wounding 160 people after a million people were moved into storm shelters.

In Tel Aviv, Eurovision songfest braces for pro-Palestinian boycott protests

1:30am, 3rd May, 2019

Entertainment

In Tel Aviv, Eurovision songfest braces for pro-Palestinian boycott protests

As 'Eurovision Song Contest 2019' banners go up across Tel Aviv, behind the glitz of the songfest is the latest manifestation of a bitter row between Israel and an international pro-Palestinian boycott movement.

London braces for rail disruption by climate-change protesters

2:44am, 17th April, 2019

UK

London braces for rail disruption by climate-change protesters

London was bracing for disruption by climate-change activists to underground train services on Wednesday after protesters blocked some of London's most important junctions including Oxford Circus and Marble Arch.

Sudan braces for military announcement after anti-Bashir protests

12:43am, 11th April, 2019

World

Sudan braces for military announcement after anti-Bashir protests

Sudan state television said on Thursday that the armed forces would make an important announcement soon, amid speculation that a coup attempt could be underway against President Omar al-Bashir following months of protests against his 30-year rule.

Parliament sinks May's Brexit deal again, EU braces for no-deal exit

10:48am, 29th March, 2019

World

Parliament sinks May's Brexit deal again, EU braces for no-deal exit

Lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal for a third time on Friday, sounding its probable death knell and leaving Britain's withdrawal from the European Union in turmoil on the very day it was supposed to leave the bloc.

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

6:46pm, 23rd November, 2018

World

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

Tens of thousands of people will rally in Paris on Saturday against rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, the second weekend of "yellow vest" protests that have led to widespread national disruption.

Merkel's government braces for high-stakes state election

7:26am, 28th October, 2018

World

Merkel's government braces for high-stakes state election

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition faces its second test in as many weeks on Sunday as voters go to the polls in the western state of Hesse for a regional election that could torpedo the national government.

More violence feared as Brazil braces for far-right presidency

11:51am, 27th October, 2018

World

More violence feared as Brazil braces for far-right presidency

After a presidential campaign that has seen political violence overshadow policy debate, many Brazilians fear attacks will continue after the likely election on Sunday of tough-talking far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro.

Hurricane Michael becomes a Category 4 as Florida braces for monster storm

3:15am, 10th October, 2018

US

Hurricane Michael becomes a Category 4 as Florida braces for monster storm

Hurricane Michael strengthened into a Category 4 storm early on Wednesday before it was expected to plow into Florida's Gulf shore with towering waves and roof-shredding winds as 500,000 people were under evacuation orders and advisories.

Alcoa braces for alumina strike vote in Western Australia

1:54am, 4th September, 2018

Business

Alcoa braces for alumina strike vote in Western Australia

A vote by striking workers at Alcoa's giant west Australian operations will close on Thursday, with the union anticipating a strong "no" vote that could prolong the four-week old strike.

Washington braces for far right rally a year after Charlottesville clashes

12:01pm, 12th August, 2018

Politics

Washington braces for far right rally a year after Charlottesville clashes

Washington was bracing for a white nationalist rally on Sunday organized to coincide with the anniversary of last year's racially charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Washington braces for white nationalists a year after Charlottesville clashes

5:44am, 12th August, 2018

Politics

Washington braces for white nationalists a year after Charlottesville clashes

Washington was bracing for a white nationalist rally on Sunday organized to coincide with the anniversary of last year's racially charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Wall Street braces for tariff fallout as S&P 500 companies report

2:30pm, 20th July, 2018

Business

Wall Street braces for tariff fallout as S&P 500 companies report

Tariffs are starting to bite big manufacturers and Wall Street could get another bout of caution and uncertainty from major industrial companies when a swath of reports comes in over the next week.