November 26, 2019 - a podcast by TRT World

*)Hong Kong’s Lam acknowledges discontent with her government

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has acknowledged the landslide victory achieved by anti-Beijing candidates in local elections.

She has, however, refused to offer concessions to protesters despite the election setback.

Lam added that mainland China does not blame her for election results that saw the opposition win 90 percent of the seats.

*)Court says White House must comply with impeachment subpoenas

A US appeals court judge has ruled that the White House must comply with impeachment subpoenas.

Judge Ketanji Jackson ruled out immunity for administration officials claimed on the basis of their closeness to Trump.

But testimony won't happen right away as the Justice Department plans to appeal the decision.

*)Turkey reportedly starts testing Russian S-400 defence systems

Turkey has reportedly begun testing the Russian-made S-400 air defence systems.

Washington has objected to Ankara’s purchase of the S-400s, saying it is not compatible with NATO defences.

The Ankara governorate announced that Turkish Air Forces aircraft would conduct low-altitude flights.

*)Clashes, gunfire in Lebanon in second night of violence

In Lebanon, clashes continued between supporters of Prime Minister Saad Hariri and those of Hezbollah and Amal.

The clashes mark the second consecutive night of violence linked to Lebanon's political crisis.

Meanwhile, the UN has urged all actors in Lebanon to engage in “intensive national dialogue and to maintain the peaceful character of the protests”.

And finally,

*)Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer wins Emmy



Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer wins the best performance by an actor award at the 47th International Emmy Awards in New York.

In the TV series Sahsiyet (Persona), Bilginer plays a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s who is cursed to eventually lose all his memories.

His character, however, turns the ailment into an opportunity in which he can kill criminals without any fear of feeling guilty.

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