RT News - October 07, 2019 (12:00 MSK)
Tear gas, petrol bombs and beatings - Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests take an increasingly-violent turn. Arrests are made as environmental protests kick off in 60 cities worldwide, as Extinction Rebellion activists call for a 'shut down' of major infrastructure to force government action over climate change. But is it all just hot air? The Turkish president says US troops have started withdrawing from positions in north-east Syria, ahead of a military offensive by Ankara, while Kurds there appeal to their allies in Washington not to turn their back on them. From sleeping rough to center stage - meet the sensational soprano, who's remarkable voice led to her being discovered on the streets in Los Angeles.