Blogging – All Things In The Middle

El Chapo: Mexican police free drug lord's son as Culiacán battle erupts October 18, 2019
Security forces and cartel gunmen clash after drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's son is discovered.
Turkey Syria offensive: Trump likens conflict to playground fight October 18, 2019
The US leader defends his handling of Turkey's offensive as evidence of possible war crimes grows.
Dutch farm mystery: Father held as police unpick secret farm 'sect' October 18, 2019
Six children appear to have spent nine years in seclusion against their will, say police.
El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid postponed because of fears over civil unrest October 18, 2019
This month's El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is postponed because of fears of civil unrest.
Lady Gaga plummets off stage in a fan's arms during Vegas show October 18, 2019
The star falls off stage during her Las Vegas show after jumping into a fan's arms.
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan postpones Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade October 18, 2019
Japan's Emperor Naruhito will formally ascend to the throne on Tuesday, as rescue efforts continue.
Catalan protests: Why is Barcelona burning? October 18, 2019
Catalonia is set for a general strike on Friday, over the jailing of pro-independence leaders.
Trump impeachment: White House admits aid held up partly over Democrats October 17, 2019
A US official says aid to Ukraine was held up to force it to probe Democrats, but later backtracks.
Zhao Ziyang: Purged Chinese Communist reformer is buried October 18, 2019
The man who opposed a deadly crackdown on 1989 protests died in 2005 after years under house arrest.
Abominable: A DreamWorks movie, a map, and a huge regional row October 18, 2019
How a brief scene in a multi-million dollar movie has sparked a regional row between countries.
Australian racehorse slaughter allegations prompt investigation October 18, 2019
It will examine allegations of animal cruelty, after a television report caused widespread anger.
China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations October 18, 2019
The world's second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand.