Daily Memo: Protests in Belarus, Armed Forces Reforms in China

Protesters have been demonstrating against the detention of potential candidates in Belarus' upcoming election.

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Unrest in Belarus. Protests have erupted again in Belarus against the detention of activists and presidential hopefuls set to challenge President Alexander Lukashenko in elections that will take place on Aug. 9. About 270 participants – at least 80 in Minsk and about 10 each in Gomel, Vitebsk and Bobruisk – were arrested for violating […]

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