A look at some recent key developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential gas and oil reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
Around two dozen supporters of a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer and three activists charged with subversion protested outside a northern city court amid widespread concerns that authorities were holding their trials in secret.
The Israeli military says security forces have arrested a "major weapons dealer" who is a member of the Palestinian security services in the West Bank.
Turkey's state-run news agency says authorities have captured two more people suspected of being part of a group of soldiers who raided President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's seaside hotel during the failed coup.
Amnesty International has warned that a Malaysian security law that comes into force Monday will give the government "unchecked and abusive powers" in a blow to human rights.
Pope Francis told reporters Sunday he won't address child molestation allegations against a top Vatican cardinal who is one of his most-trusted aides until justice officials in Australia have made a determination.
