Protesters rally in Hong Kong on handover anniversary
Protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong Friday to mark the anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China.
Fri Jul 01 2016
China's Xi says will not waver from ruling model in Hong Kong - Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said China will stick steadfastly to the "one country, two systems" model used to administer Hong Kong.
Thu Dec 24 2015
Beijing says Hong Kong top leader is above legislature, judiciary
Angry lawmakers say Beijing is effectively giving the Chief Executive unchecked control, putting pressure on current leader Leung Chun-ying.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Hong Kong police clash with protesters outside govt HQ
Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters faced off against police in a fresh escalation of tensions, with officers firing pepper spray at angry students trying to surround the government HQ.
Mon Dec 01 2014
Hong Kong police remove more Mongkok barricades
Hong Kong authorities Tuesday tore down barricades at a protest site in Mongkok, the scene of some of the more violent clashes to take place during nearly two months of pro-democracy sit-ins.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Hong Kong democracy protesters march to China office
Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters marched on Sunday to the Chinese government's offices, demanding direct talks with Beijing officials after six weeks of mass street rallies.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Hong Kong protesters in disarray as vote on next steps halted
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters were Sunday forced to suspend a planned vote on their next steps, hours before it was due to begin.
Sun Oct 26 2014
Hong Kong police swoop in to clear democracy protest site
Hong Kong police cleared a pro-democracy protest site in the city's densely populated Mongkok area early Friday, meeting no resistance as they removed barricades and tents.
Fri Oct 17 2014
Hong Kong police in fresh assault on protest barricades
Hundreds of police armed with chainsaws and boltcutters made a fresh assault on protest barricades in Hong Kong Tuesday.
Tue Oct 14 2014
Police remove barricades at second Hong Kong protest site
Dozens of police removed barricades from a second Hong Kong protest site on Tuesday, a day after a similar attempt at the city's main occupied area largely backfired.
Tue Oct 14 2014
Hong Kong police mass at protest sites
Dozens of Hong Kong police were massing early Monday at protest sites where pro-democracy demonstrators have been holding more than two weeks of rallies.
Mon Oct 13 2014
H.K. leader says democracy movement has 'almost zero chance'
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters have an "almost zero chance" of changing Beijing's stance and securing free elections, the city's embattled Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said.
Sun Oct 12 2014
HK protesters plan fresh show of force after talks collapse
Hong Kong protesters are planning a fresh show of force Friday evening after talks with the government dramatically collapsed.
Fri Oct 10 2014
Hong Kong protesters vow to fight on as talks collapse
The collapse of the talks, which were due to take place Friday, plunges the vital financial hub into fresh crisis with protesters refusing to retreat from their barricades.
Thu Oct 09 2014
Hong Kong protests 'doomed to fail': China party paper
Students whose peaceful protests have paralysed parts of the global financial hub have agreed to hold talks with the government.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024