*)Four killed on first day of ‘civil disobedience’ in Sudan A doctors’ committee linked to the protests in Sudan said four people were killed on Sunday as troops moved to quell a civil disobedience campaign.Opposition groups had called a general strike for the start of the workweek, demanding justice and civilian rule.Talks between protest leaders and military rulers broke down after security forces raided a sit-in, killing dozens last week.
*)Hong Kong leader signals extradition bill will go forwardHong Kong leader Carrie Lam said her government will go ahead with the amendments to extradition laws despite a massive protest against them.Thousands of people marched through Hong Kong on Sunday in what appeared to be the largest protest there in several years.The proposed legislation allows extraditions to the Chinese mainland, heightening fears of China's reach in the semi-autonomous territory.
*)Incumbent Tokayev wins Kazakh presidential vote Kazakhstan elected ex-President Nazarbayev’s hand-picked successor Kassym Jomart-Tokayev amid a police crackdown on opposition protesters.The interior ministry said around 500 people were detained during the demonstrations. The protesters claim the vote was an orchestrated handover of power from a longtime president to his chosen successor.
*)Iceland greets Turkey’s national football team with racism“Racist”, “rude”, “disrespectful” and “offensive”. This is how players and fans described Iceland airport officials’ treatment of Turkey’s football team.The team is in Iceland to play a Euro 2020 qualifying fixture.The players said they were held at the airport for three hours and the entourage’s bags were searched.
And finally,*)Nadal adds to his record with 12th titleRafael Nadal added to his record with a 12th French Open title by beating Dominic Thiem.Only one man in recent history, Bjorn Borg with six, has even half as many Roland Garros titles as Nadal. Thiem, meanwhile, is still seeking his first Grand Slam title.
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