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Chaos in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protests ‘blossom everywhere’
World
November 13, 2019
Chaos in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protests ‘blossom everywhere’
Pro-democracy protesters Wednesday stepped up a “blossom everywhere” campaign of road blocks and vandalism across Hong Kong that has crippled…
Protesters hit Hong Kong commute as western powers urge restraint
World
November 12, 2019
Protesters hit Hong Kong commute as western powers urge restraint
Hong Kong protesters struck the city’s transport network for a second day running on Tuesday as western powers voiced concern…
Hong Kong violence prompts reminder that China troops close at hand
World
November 11, 2019
Hong Kong violence prompts reminder that China troops close at hand
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police shot and critically wounded a protester and a man was set on fire…
US wants UN to take up Dalai Lama succession: envoy
World
November 11, 2019
US wants UN to take up Dalai Lama succession: envoy
The United States wants the United Nations to take up the Dalai Lama’s succession in an intensifying bid to stop…
Violence spreads across Hong Kong’s New Territories on 24th weekend of unrest
World
November 10, 2019
Violence spreads across Hong Kong’s New Territories on 24th weekend of unrest
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Police fired tear gas to break up rallies as black-clad activists blocked roads and trashed shopping…
Eight dead as Cyclone Bulbul smashes into India, Bangladesh coasts
World
November 10, 2019
Eight dead as Cyclone Bulbul smashes into India, Bangladesh coasts
Eight people died and more than two million others spent a night huddled in storm shelters as Cyclone Bulbul smashed…
Cheering crowds greet Japan’s new emperor in rare parade
Life & Style
November 10, 2019
Cheering crowds greet Japan’s new emperor in rare parade
Tens of thousands of flag-waving spectators cheered Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito on Sunday during a rare open-top car imperial parade…
Hong Kong police watchdog unequipped to probe protest response: experts
World
November 10, 2019
Hong Kong police watchdog unequipped to probe protest response: experts
Hong Kong’s police watchdog is currently unequipped to investigate the force’s handling of months of pro-democracy protests, a panel of…
Huge Hong Kong rally after student dies and lawmakers arrested
World
November 9, 2019
Huge Hong Kong rally after student dies and lawmakers arrested
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers packed into a park Saturday night to mourn a student who died during recent…
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested as tensions soar
World
November 9, 2019
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested as tensions soar
Hong Kong police said Saturday they have arrested three pro-democracy lawmakers over a brawl in parliament, deepening the city’s crisis…