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All eyes on ‘new way’ in Kim Jong Un’s New Year speech
World
December 30, 2019
All eyes on ‘new way’ in Kim Jong Un’s New Year speech
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for “offensive measures” to strengthen security ahead of a New Year speech…
More than 1,000 gather for rain-soaked Hong Kong rally
World
December 29, 2019
More than 1,000 gather for rain-soaked Hong Kong rally
HONG KONG (Reuters) – More than 1,000 people rallied in the rain in a park in Hong Kong’s financial district…
Hong Kong police arrest protesters in shopping mall
World
December 28, 2019
Hong Kong police arrest protesters in shopping mall
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police arrested about a dozen protesters and used pepper spray on Saturday to break…
Third day of Christmas clashes in Hong Kong
World
December 26, 2019
Third day of Christmas clashes in Hong Kong
Hong Kong endured a third straight day of political unrest over the Christmas period on Thursday as police and pro-democracy…
Facing US trade uncertainty, China seeks closer ties with neighbours
World
December 25, 2019
Facing US trade uncertainty, China seeks closer ties with neighbours
China made overtures on trade to Japan and South Korea and offered support for an infrastructure initiative as it hosted…
China signals stepping up economic support in 2020
World
December 24, 2019
China signals stepping up economic support in 2020
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signaled plans to free up more cash for the country’s banking system in a bid to…
Grand Theft Protest: Hong Kongers and Chinese gamers battle online
World
December 24, 2019
Grand Theft Protest: Hong Kongers and Chinese gamers battle online
Grand Theft Auto’s wildly popular online multiplayer game has become the latest venue for Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters and Chinese…
Protesters rally near Hong Kong harbor, more demos planned over Christmas
World
December 23, 2019
Protesters rally near Hong Kong harbor, more demos planned over Christmas
HONG KONG (Reuters) – More than 1,000 protesters, many in surgical masks and balaclavas, filled a harborside plaza near Hong…
US, North Korea talks ‘more important than anything’, South Korea tells China
World
December 23, 2019
US, North Korea talks ‘more important than anything’, South Korea tells China
BEIJING (Reuters) – It is “more important than anything” to keep up the momentum for talks between the United States…
Hong Kong protesters face off with police in mall protests
World
December 21, 2019
Hong Kong protesters face off with police in mall protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong riot police swept into several shopping malls on Saturday, chasing off and arresting some…