In this Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, file photo, a Kashmiri family waits for a lift to take their sick child to hospital as Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near a checkpoint during lockdown in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. India’s top court is taking up legal challenges to the government’s decision to revoke Indian-controlled Kashmir’s special status and has asked the government to explain its stance to the court. The Supreme Court held a preliminary hearing on the petitions Wednesday, Aug. 28, and said five judges will start a regular hearing in October. (Dar Yasin, File/Associated Press)
This Thursday, India’s top court to review Kashmir status change; EPA rolls back methane emissions standards; Brazil bans Amazon forest clearance fires for 60 days; China sends new troops into Hong Kong; and Parliament’s suspension challenged in court as Scottish Conservative leader resigns in protest.
India’s top court to examine change in Kashmir’s status (Washington Post)
E.P.A. to roll back regulations on methane, a potent greenhouse gas (NY Times)
Amazon fires: Brazil bans land clearance blazes for 60 days (BBC)
Legal challenges to suspension of Parliament already in courts (The Guardian)
Italy PM Conte vows more united Italy as Salvini leaves power (BBC)
Measles: Four European nations lose eradication status (BBC)
Colombia ex-Farc rebel Iván Márquez issues call to arms (BBC)
Myanmar to join US-Asean maritime drills despite sanctions (South China Morning Post)
China’s spies are on the offensive (The Atlantic)
International students face hurdles under Trump administration policy (NY Times)
Federal workers’ children born abroad may not receive automatic citizenship (NY Times)