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Tropical storm warnings issued in the Bahamas as system cranks up
Some models show the system that could become Tropical Storm Humberto intensifying into a hurricane off the Southeast coast by early next week.
Russia launches floating nuclear reactor in Arctic despite warnings
Russia will launch the world’s first floating nuclear reactor and send it on an epic journey across the Arctic on Friday, despite environmentalists warning of serious risks to the region. Loaded with nuclear fuel, the Akademik Lomonosov will leave the Arctic port of Murmansk to begin its 5,000 kilometre (3,000-mile) voyage to northeastern Siberia. Nuclear agency Rosatom says the reactor is a simpler alternative to building a conventional plant on ground that is frozen all year round, and it intends to sell such reactors abroad.
Trump threatens retaliation against countries that issue travel warnings against the US
Missile Explosion Prompts Radiation Warnings in Russia
Hong Kong protesters to defy China warnings with weekend rallies
Anti-government protesters in Hong Kong plan to hold a mass rally later Saturday as they face down increasingly stern warnings from China over weeks-long unrest that has plunged the city into crisis. Authorities in Hong Kong and Beijing this week signalled a hardening stance, including with the arrests of dozens of protesters, and the Chinese military saying it was ready to quell the “intolerable” unrest if requested. Two marches are also planned for Sunday — one on Hong Kong island and the other in the Tseung Kwan O district — as well as a city-wide strike on Monday and rallies in seven locations.
More Hong Kong protests planned despite arrests, Chinese warnings
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are gearing up for more rallies starting on Friday, in defiance of a series of warnings from China and after a prominent independence campaigner was arrested. The semi-autonomous southern Chinese city has seen two months of unrest that was triggered by opposition to a planned extradition law and then quickly evolved into a wider movement for democratic reforms. Authorities in Hong Kong and Beijing this week signalled a hardening stance, including with the arrests of dozens of protesters and the Chinese military describing the unrest as “intolerable”.
Turkey ignores US warnings over Russian S-400 missile deployment
Turkey ignored US warnings as it continued Saturday to take delivery of Russia’s S-400 missile defence system near Ankara, a defence minstry statement indicated. “Delivery of S-400 Long Range Air and Missile Defence Systems resumed today,” the statement said. “The fourth Russian plane carrying S-400 parts landed at Murted Airport outside Ankara,” it added.
Germany steps up warnings about right-wing Identitarian Movement
Iran ratchets up tensions with higher enrichment, draws warnings
Sri Lankan president shakes up defense forces, says attack warnings went unheeded
