香港昨晚多區出現集會和暴力破壞，抗議警察實彈射擊示威者
據 now 新聞台報導，香港昨晚多區舉行集會活動，抗議警方週日用實彈射擊示威者，造成何傳耀紀念中學一名18歲中五學生肺部中槍，子彈距離心臟僅三釐米。
眾多集會市民手舉標語，上面用中英文寫着「停止射殺我們的孩子，Don’t Shoot Our Kids」。很多憤怒的示威者還在多區進行暴力破壞，包括沙田、屯門、荃灣、黃大仙、大圍等地。
在沙田，有示威者打爛新城市廣場的閉路電視，並在沙田港鐵站內破壞電視機、屏幕、入閘機八達通設備、玻璃窗等。示威者還在站外用鐵欄和單車等堵塞行車天橋，附近多家商鋪玻璃外牆被打碎。
在屯門，示威者在西鐵站外用水馬、鐵馬等雜物堵路，亦有人放火。防暴警察在附近戒備，築成防線。示威者還破壞了附近商場美心集團旗下的咖啡室，並開水喉射向警方防線。
在荃灣，有示威者用鐵欄、雜物等堵塞大河道及沙咀道。亦有人在青山公路新界南總區警察總部外放火，警方施放催淚彈驅散人群。荃灣多家商鋪亦遭到破壞。
在黃大仙，用示威者用鐵馬、竹枝等雜物堵塞龍翔道，阻止汽車通行。示威者還打開消防栓，向黃大仙港鐵站內放水。
在大圍，有示威者破壞港鐵站，打爛入閘機及顯示屏，又用噴漆塗污並破壞售票機。大批防暴警員及後到場，拘捕多人。警方還舉黑旗警告，又用海綿彈槍頭掃向在場記者。有警察的私家車車窗被打碎。
另據香港01指，情況一度危殆的中槍學生在子彈取出後，情況轉為穩定，昨日下午已轉病房，毋須留在深切治療部。
印尼記者右眼被港警開槍射中，醫生斷定將永久失明
據香港01報導，印尼語媒體《Suara》的一名記者 Veby Indah 在上週日港島遊行活動期間，右眼被警方用橡膠子彈射傷。律師引述醫生消息指，該記者右眼瞳孔破裂，造成永久失明，失明程度有待手術後評估。
《Suara》1日發表了抗議聲明，強烈譴責警方開槍行為，並指 Indah 當時衣著已清楚表明她的記者身份，絕無可能被誤會為示威者。警方暫未回應事件。
香港記協譴責針對記者的暴力行為
香港記者協會2日發表聲明，嚴厲譴責香港警察及所有人針對記者實施的暴力行為。
聲明指，10月1日全港多區群眾活動演變成警民衝突，多名記者在採訪期間受傷。其中有記者被警方的海棉彈、橡膠子彈等擊中；亦有記者被警察推倒，甚至被箍頸；還有記者被腐蝕性液體濺傷。
聲明具體列述，有兩名《蘋果日報》記者在彌敦道近油麻地天后廟位置嘗試採訪一名已被制服的女示威者時，被躲在彌敦道中間花槽的速龍警員連開三至四槍，倖好記者及時伏下閃避，沒有中彈。《壹週刊》有一名攝影記者兩此被橡膠子彈射中，倖無大礙。
還有一名《立場新聞》記者在佐敦一帶被警察推撞。警察又企圖扭攝影機鏡頭，甚至對記者箍頸。另一名在銅鑼灣的《立場新聞》記者面部被橡膠子彈或海綿彈打中受傷，需送院治理。
《香港01》一名攝影記者在太子被警員推倒。香港電台一名記者在黃大仙祠採訪市民時被防暴警員用槍口指着驅趕。該台一名攝影記者還在太子站附近被海棉彈射中，膝蓋關節受傷。
此外，還有一名香港電台英文即時新聞記者被不明物體擊中頭部，需送院治療。在屯門大會堂一帶，亦懷疑有人潑灑腐蝕性液體，導致多名記者及攝影師受傷。
香港記者協會強烈譴責所有針對前線新聞工作者的暴力行為，促請警方及示威人士，不應惡意阻礙記者正常採訪。
蓬佩奧承認在場聽到特朗普與烏克蘭總統通話
正在意大利訪問的美國國務卿蓬佩奧（Mike Pompeo）2日首次承認，美國總統特朗普7月通電話要求烏克蘭總統調查拜登（Joe Biden）父子時，自己當時亦在場，且聽到通話內容。此前蓬佩奧在接受採訪時一直拒絕回答有關該次通話的問題。
在最新表態中，蓬佩奧沒有透露通話具體內容，也沒有回答通話是否有令他感到震驚的內容。他強調通話主要集中在美國對烏克蘭的政策上，包括打擊東歐國家腐敗，推動經濟發展，消除俄羅斯對烏克蘭的威脅等。
他還重申1日的表態，形容國會眾議院三個委員會要求五名政府官員出庭作證是對官員的「恐嚇」、「欺凌」，他對此無法接受。
眾議院委員會方面之前回應指，蓬佩奧阻撓國會調查是為自保；任何試圖威脅證人或阻撓他們作證的行為都是非法的，且都將成為阻礙彈劾調查的證據。
特朗普抨擊彈劾調查，拒絕答問，辱罵記者
美國總統特朗普2日下午與到訪的芬蘭總統出席聯合記者會，期間特朗普就國會對他發起的彈劾調查和眾議院情報委員會主席亞當·希夫（Adam Schiff）發出攻擊。
面對路透社記者傑夫·梅森（Jeff Mason）一再追問特朗普與烏克蘭總統的通話內容，特朗普拒絕回答並表示憤怒。他對傑夫·梅森稱，「整個事件就是個騙局，你知道誰在玩弄這個騙局嗎？就是像你這樣的人，以及我們這個國家的假新聞媒體」。他還警告記者不得「粗魯」，並始終拒絕回答相關問題。
特朗普還聲稱他會配合調查，稱自己「從來都是合作的」。
美國司法部週三向聯邦法官保證，白宮將不會破壞總統的電話記錄和與外國領導人會晤的記錄。
當天上午，眾議長佩洛西（Nancy Pelosi）與希夫在國會舉行了新聞發布會。他們表示將於本週或下週發出傳票，要求政府相關官員赴國會作證，並對國務卿蓬佩奧阻撓官員作證表示關注。
特朗普隨即發推回應，稱民主黨人在浪費所有人時間和精力在這個「話說八道」的彈劾事件上，又稱希夫是「卑鄙小人」。
另據紐約時報報導，在特朗普被公開檢舉數日之前，希夫已從中央情報局（CIA）的一名官員獲悉檢舉的大概內容，該官員擔心特朗普濫用權力。希夫的發言人表示，該官員是向眾議院情報委員會就檢舉行為尋求指導。特朗普則無根據地指控希夫協助撰寫了檢舉材料。
佩洛西當天還在接受電視採訪時表示，特朗普已對眾議院發起的彈劾調查「感到害怕」。佩洛西稱，「我聽出特朗普講話聲音中流出的驚訝，他不明白我認為他哪裏做錯了」，「他在用實際行動破壞我們的國家安全，破壞我們的憲法，他在破壞我們選舉的公正性。他只是沒有意識到這一點。」
WTO 終裁空巴補貼案：美國可向歐盟75億美元商品徵税
世界貿易組織（WTO）2日就美國訴歐盟補貼空中巴士（Airbus）案作出最終仲裁，裁定美國可以向歐盟價值75億美元的商品徵收關税，於10月18日生效。
美國政府隨即公布徵税清單，將對飛機徵收10%的關税，對農產品及其他產品徵收25%的關税。大部分被徵税商品來自法國、德國、意大利和西班牙。
這項仲裁歷時長達15年。美國早於2004年提起訴訟，指空中巴士接受政府的廉價貸款，等同於非法補貼，對美國波音公司構成不正當競爭。
不過，歐盟也同樣對美國補貼波音公司提起了訴訟，WTO 按日程將於2020年再對此案作出終裁。
英國政府提出脱歐新計劃：允許北愛爾蘭留在歐盟單一市場
英國政府2日向歐盟提交了新的脱歐計劃，包括將允許北愛爾蘭留在歐盟單一市場。歐盟委員會形容事件取得「進展」，但「問題」仍然存在。
英國首相約翰遜早些時候在保守黨會議上講話，再次強調英國將於10月31日脱歐，並稱當前脱歐計劃的唯一替代選項就是無協議脱歐。
約翰遜政府在這份七頁的計劃書中提出，英國將在脱歐過渡期2021年屆滿之後，允許北愛爾蘭留在歐盟單一市場。北愛爾蘭議會每四年可以通過投票表決，是否繼續留在歐盟體系，還是回到英國的規則內。
這項建議是約翰遜政府對於避免北愛爾蘭與愛爾蘭之間出現硬邊界而作出的妥協。不過這同時也意味着，至少在第一個四年期限內，英國國內將出現兩道邊界。
桑德斯因心臟手術暫停競選活動
美國民主黨總統參選人、78歲的參議員桑德斯（Bernie Sanders）因住院接受心臟手術，暫停了競選活動。
當地週二，桑德斯在特拉華州的競選活動中出現胸痛，送醫後被發現一條動脈阻塞，需要進行手術。桑德斯的高級顧問傑夫·韋弗（Jeff Weaver）表示，手術成功植入兩個支架，桑德斯目前精神狀態良好，只需休息幾天。
桑德斯本人也發推表示自己感覺很好，並不忘強調自己受益於「好的醫保」和優秀的醫生、護士的照顧，正在康復。建立全民醫保是桑德斯的主要政見之一。
在美國多地民調中，桑德斯的支持率在民主黨總統參選人中穩居第三位，位於前副總統拜登（Joe Biden）和麻省參議員沃倫（Elizabeth Warren）之後。
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[CNBC] France a ‘better option’ than Germany as trade war uncertainty hits Europe
KEY POINTS
They are two of the biggest economies in the euro zone and since the sovereign debt crisis emerged in 2011, Germany has always been seen as the most resilient.
France has a much higher public debt pile and has been more exposed to the financial distress taking place in countries, such as Italy.
However, the tables have turned.
The French economy is now more resilient and more attractive than Germany, three analysts told CNBC, in what marks a clear shift in the way both economies compare.
They are two of the biggest economies in the euro zone and since the sovereign debt crisis emerged in 2011, shaking the foundations of the region, Germany has always been seen as the most resilient. France has a much higher public debt pile and has been more exposed to the financial distress taking place in countries, such as Italy. However, the tables have turned.
"France is the better option. It is less exposed to the downturn in global manufacturing caused largely by (the) trade war," Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg bank told CNBC via email Thursday.
The ongoing trade war between China and the United States has started to shift the economic picture in Europe. Germany, the largest European economy, is largely dependent on exports and on its manufacturing sector, which makes it more exposed to the vulnerabilities in global trade.
They are two of the biggest economies in the euro zone and since the sovereign debt crisis emerged in 2011, Germany has always been seen as the most resilient.
France has a much higher public debt pile and has been more exposed to the financial distress taking place in countries, such as Italy.
However, the tables have turned.
The U.S.-China trade war has changed how economists look at France and Germany, two of Europe's largest economies.
The French economy is now more resilient and more attractive than Germany, three analysts told CNBC, in what marks a clear shift in the way both economies compare.
They are two of the biggest economies in the euro zone and since the sovereign debt crisis emerged in 2011, shaking the foundations of the region, Germany has always been seen as the most resilient. France has a much higher public debt pile and has been more exposed to the financial distress taking place in countries, such as Italy. However, the tables have turned.
"France is the better option. It is less exposed to the downturn in global manufacturing caused largely by (the) trade war," Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg bank told CNBC via email Thursday.
The ongoing trade war between China and the United States has started to shift the economic picture in Europe. Germany, the largest European economy, is largely dependent on exports and on its manufacturing sector, which makes it more exposed to the vulnerabilities in global trade.
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The French-German axis remains extremely important for Europe but at the same time, the last years have shown that this axis functions best when both countries are on equal footing.
Carsten Brzeski
ECONOMIST AT ING GERMANY
Carsten Brzeski
ECONOMIST AT ING GERMANY
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Germany's share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) is almost 25%, according to recent data from UBS. In comparison, manufacturing in France represents less than 15% of its GDP.
"Global trade tensions inevitably mean that export-dependent countries are under greater pressure than economies where domestic consumption plays a greater role. That's why Germany is really feeling the heat from (President) Trump and China, while France might still be in a somewhat more comfortable place," Carsten Nickel, managing director of the research firm Teneo, told CNBC.
In a report published Thursday, UBS analysts have also said that, "longer-term," they favour France over Germany. They argued this was because French demographics are more growth friendly; French investment and growth rates are above those of Germany; and long-term policies on structural reforms are more substantial in France.
Data released in August showed that the German economy contracted 0.1% in the second quarter of this year compared with the previous three-month period. On the other hand, France grew at 0.2% in the same period.
Forecasts from UBS point to a growth rate of 1.2% in France this year and of 1% in 2020 – above the euro zone's average. In comparison, Germany is expected to grow 0.5% this year and 0.6% in 2020.
However, it will be important to monitor the coming quarters.
"Global trade tensions inevitably mean that export-dependent countries are under greater pressure than economies where domestic consumption plays a greater role. That's why Germany is really feeling the heat from (President) Trump and China, while France might still be in a somewhat more comfortable place," Carsten Nickel, managing director of the research firm Teneo, told CNBC.
In a report published Thursday, UBS analysts have also said that, "longer-term," they favour France over Germany. They argued this was because French demographics are more growth friendly; French investment and growth rates are above those of Germany; and long-term policies on structural reforms are more substantial in France.
Data released in August showed that the German economy contracted 0.1% in the second quarter of this year compared with the previous three-month period. On the other hand, France grew at 0.2% in the same period.
Forecasts from UBS point to a growth rate of 1.2% in France this year and of 1% in 2020 – above the euro zone's average. In comparison, Germany is expected to grow 0.5% this year and 0.6% in 2020.
However, it will be important to monitor the coming quarters.
"I would not be surprised if France will actually follow the downswing of the German economy in the coming quarters. It will be hard to escape trade conflicts, Brexit and the global manufacturing slowdown," Carsten Brzeski, economist at ING Germany, warned in an email to CNBC this week.
What does this mean for the future of the EU?
The relationship between France and Germany is critical for the future of Europe. They are two of the largest European economies, two of the founding members of the European Union – the political and economic partnership that brings together 28 European nations, and often they define the agenda at the EU level.
"In general, the French-German axis remains extremely important for Europe but at the same time, the last years have shown that this axis functions best when both countries are on equal footing," Brzeski said.
He explained that the ideas that France has for further European integration may not advance if Germany struggles economically.
"When France was in economic doldrums, Berlin killed many proposals. In case positions might reverse now, France would face a Germany which is confronted with a stagnating economy and the least thing they will think about is further European integration," Brzeski said.
What does this mean for the future of the EU?
The relationship between France and Germany is critical for the future of Europe. They are two of the largest European economies, two of the founding members of the European Union – the political and economic partnership that brings together 28 European nations, and often they define the agenda at the EU level.
"In general, the French-German axis remains extremely important for Europe but at the same time, the last years have shown that this axis functions best when both countries are on equal footing," Brzeski said.
He explained that the ideas that France has for further European integration may not advance if Germany struggles economically.
"When France was in economic doldrums, Berlin killed many proposals. In case positions might reverse now, France would face a Germany which is confronted with a stagnating economy and the least thing they will think about is further European integration," Brzeski said.
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