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Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests

Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests

After the military takeover, there were extended internet blackouts in an apparent effort to hamper the protest movement.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Thai police charge politician for insulting king over vaccine remarks

Thai police charge politician for insulting king over vaccine remarks

The charges come while leaders of pro-democracy protests are in jail awaiting trial for alleged royal insults.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Thai women use pro-democracy protests to challenge sexism

Thai women use pro-democracy protests to challenge sexism

It's an act unthinkable before the protests that have roiled the country in recent months.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests

Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests

Protesters had defied a ban on gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Wed Jun 10 2020
Hong Kong police use pepper spray at anti-China protest

Hong Kong police use pepper spray at anti-China protest

In chaotic scenes reminiscent of mass pro-democracy protests in 2014, demonstrators charged metal fences set up by police outside China's liaison office in the semi-autonomous city .
Sun Nov 06 2016
Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist at China's request

Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist "at China's request"

Thailand on Wednesday barred entry to a Hong Kong student activist who helped organise pro-democracy protests in the Chinese-ruled city in 2014, with a newspaper saying he had been "blacklisted".
Wed Oct 05 2016
Hong Kong votes in 2015 district level elections

Hong Kong votes in 2015 district level elections

Hong Kong votes in district level elections on Sunday that will mark the first real test of public sentiment since pro-democracy protests crippled parts of the Chinese-controlled city last year.
Sun Nov 22 2015
One month into HK protests, defiance on the streets

One month into HK protests, defiance on the streets

A month into the mass pro-democracy protests gripping Hong Kong, the movement is under pressure to keep up momentum -- but those on the streets say their vigil has already changed the city for good.
Tue Oct 28 2014
Hong Kong civil servants back at work as protests subside

Hong Kong civil servants back at work as protests subside

Hong Kong civil servants returned to work at the government's headquarters Monday as pro-democracy protests which have paralysed the area for more than a week subsided.
Mon Oct 06 2014
Pro-democracy protests hit Hong Kong's core retail sector

Pro-democracy protests hit Hong Kong's core retail sector

Hong Kong retailers have taken a huge hit from week-long mass protests that have brought the city to a standstill.
Sun Oct 05 2014
Riot police fight back Hong Kong demonstrators

Riot police fight back Hong Kong demonstrators

Fresh clashes broke out at Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests early Sunday with riot police using batons and pepper spray to fight back demonstrators.
Sun Oct 05 2014
Hong Kong's protest leaders: Faces of the 'umbrella revolution'

Hong Kong's protest leaders: Faces of the 'umbrella revolution'

From a 17-year-old student firebrand to academics, lawyers, bankers and a Baptist minister, the most prominent leaders of the pro-democracy protests sweeping Hong Kong span a range of occupations.
Sat Oct 04 2014
Hong Kong police arrest triads over protest clashes

Hong Kong police arrest triads over protest clashes

Hong Kong police have arrested eight suspected members of triad criminal gangs over clashes at ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Hong Kong: A city divided

Hong Kong: A city divided

Facts about the current pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong - the worst political crisis since its 1997 handover.
Mon Sep 29 2014
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024