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Hong Kong protest tensions heat up in Australia
World
August 17, 2019
Hong Kong protest tensions heat up in Australia
Hundreds of pro-China demonstrators marched through Sydney Saturday in response to a growing number of rallies in support of the…
Hong Kong protesters face crucial weekend test after airport setback
World
August 16, 2019
Hong Kong protesters face crucial weekend test after airport setback
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement faces a major test this weekend as it tries to muster another huge crowd following criticism…
China-owned oil tanker changes name in apparent effort to evade U.S. sanctions
Middle East
August 16, 2019
China-owned oil tanker changes name in apparent effort to evade U.S. sanctions
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – While in the Indian Ocean heading toward the Strait of Malacca, the very large crude carrier…
China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’
World
August 14, 2019
China slams HK airport protesters as ‘terrorist-like’
China reacted furiously Wednesday to “terrorist-like” attacks on its citizens by pro-democracy protesters during a second day of mass disruptions…
Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong
World
August 14, 2019
Trump assailed for hands-off stance on Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump was assailed Tuesday for his hands-off approach to pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, avoiding criticizing Beijing…
Blockade, beating, pepper spray on second day of Hong Kong airport chaos
World
August 14, 2019
Blockade, beating, pepper spray on second day of Hong Kong airport chaos
Chaos gripped Hong Kong’s airport for a second day Tuesday as pro-democracy protesters staged a disruptive sit-in that paralysed hundreds…
Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters
World
August 13, 2019
Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters
Travellers in Hong Kong’s airport voiced support for pro-democracy demonstrators on Tuesday, despite an overnight occupation of the international transit…
‘When will you die?’ Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference
World
August 13, 2019
‘When will you die?’ Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference
When Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam appeared before the press on Tuesday, she appeared to be expecting to deliver a…
Hong Kong police unveil water cannon trucks after new protests
World
August 12, 2019
Hong Kong police unveil water cannon trucks after new protests
Hong Kong police on Monday unveiled water cannon trucks as a new way to combat pro-democracy protesters, after tear gas…
‘No chance of retreating’: Hong Kong protesters return to streets
World
August 12, 2019
‘No chance of retreating’: Hong Kong protesters return to streets
Police in Hong Kong fired volleys of tear gas Sunday at thousands of pro-democracy protesters who defied warnings from authorities…