World briefs

INDONESIA The compelling impulse to see an aggressive and majestic show of nature, and to record an uncontrollable force, is motivating some visitors to the tropical island of Bali to stick around for a while rather than just head for the nearest airport, as instructed by the government.

MYANMAR-BANGLADESH Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid has accused Myanmar’s military of committing “ruthless atrocities” against Rohingya Muslims, as the now-international issue shows no signs of abating.

AUSTRALIA An Australian lawmaker resigned from his leadership roles in the opposition party yesterday over scandals involving a wealthy Chinese businessman and political donor that have raised accusations of China buying influence. 

YEMEN Security officials say clashes between rival factions in the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, have killed about 10 fighters from both sides.

RUSSIA-EGYPT Russia has approved a draft agreement with Egypt for Russian warplanes to use Egyptian military bases, according to a document released yesterday, a deal that would allow Moscow to further increase its military footprint in the Mideast.

LIBYA Between 400,000 and 700,000 African migrants are living in camps in Libya, often under “inhuman” conditions, the chairman of the African Union Commission said yesterday.

NIGERIA Africa’s most populous city is aiming to become a cultural hub for the continent, as the boisterous city of Lagos hosted the AFRICAN Culture and Design festival.

UKRAINE Negotiators say an agreement has been reached for the release by year’s end of hundreds of people held prisoner in the war between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists.

HONDURAS Protests were growing in Honduras as incumbent President Juan Orlando Hernandez emerged with a slim lead yesterday for re-election following a reported computer glitch that shut down vote counting for several hours.

ARGENTINA A former navy captain known as the “Angel of Death” was sentenced to life in prison for human rights violations committed at a notorious clandestine detention and torture center during Argentina’s 1976-1983 dictatorship.