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Hong Kong student protester shot by police to be charged

Hong Kong teen protester shot by police to be charged

1:04 pm October 3, 2019

Hong Kong: Police say criminal charges will be filed against the 18-year-old Hong Kong student who was the first victim of police gunfire in the months-long pro-democracy protests. The shooting Tuesday on one of the most violent days of the demonstrations inflamed anger against police, who already have been accused of being heavy-handed against protesters. […]

Thousands march as Hong Kong government mulls face mask ban

Hong Kong pro-democracy rally ends early as violence erupts

9:57 pm September 28, 2019

HONG KONG: A massive pro-democracy rally Saturday in downtown Hong Kong ended early after violence broke out, with police firing tear gas and a water cannon after protesters threw bricks and Molotov cocktails at government buildings. Police said in a statement that “radical protesters” lobbed gasoline bombs and damaged property outside the government offices, and […]

Iran agrees de-escalation 'only solution' to solve crisis with US

Rouhani says show ‘evidence’ Iran attacked Saudi oil facility

11:47 pm September 26, 2019

New York: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani challenged countries who accused Iran of carrying out this month’s attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility to provide evidence. “Those who make the allegations must provide the needed proof. What is your evidence?” he told reporters in New York, a day after addressing the UN General Assembly. The […]

Hong Kong leader admits vote revealed 'unhappiness' with govt

Embattled Hong Kong leader set for town hall meeting

2:32 pm September 26, 2019

Hong Kong: Embattled Hong Kong leader will attend a town hall meeting on Thursday evening in a bid to reach out to residents after more than three months of huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests. The public “dialogue session” is the pro-Beijing government’s first attempt to sit down with her critics following 16 consecutive weeks of […]

Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests

Hong Kong protesters trample Chinese flag, set street fires

9:22 pm September 22, 2019

HONG KONG: Protesters in Hong Kong trampled a Chinese flag, vandalized two subway stations and set at least two street fires on Sunday, as pro-democracy demonstrations took a violent turn once again. The day’s action began peacefully, as protesters filled a shopping mall and, in a new twist, folded paper “origami” cranes that they tied […]