Reuters journalist killed covering clash between Afghan forces, Taliban Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui was killed on Friday while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border crossing with Pakistan, an Afghan commander said. World 16 Jul, 2021
Hong Kong protesters adapt signs, slogans to skirt new law HONG KONG: It was one of the first protests in Hong Kong after a feared national security law came into effect. Among a dozen or so lunchtime demonstrators at a luxury mall in the Central business district, a man raised a poster that — when viewed... Women 21 Jul, 2020
Trump signs bill, order rebuking China, and slams Biden WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed legislation and an executive order on Tuesday that he said will hold China accountable for its oppressive actions against the people of Hong Kong, then quickly shifted his policy speech into a political one,... Women 15 Jul, 2020
Hong Kong's increasing divide portends a tumultuous future BEIJING: Protesters in Hong Kong got its government to withdraw extradition legislation last year, but now they're getting a more dreaded national security law. And the message from Beijing is: Protest is futile. One year ago Friday, protesters took... Women 12 Jun, 2020
China media, HK govt bristle at Trump's pledge of curbs, sanctions US government to sell prime property site in Hong Kong Protests planned against national security HONG KONG/BEIJING: China's state media and the government of Hong Kong lashed out on Sunday at US President Donald Trump's vow to end Hong... Women 31 May, 2020
China says HK will never be calm unless violent protesters removed BEIJING: China's Hong Kong affairs office on Wednesday condemned Hong Kong protesters as a "political virus" who seek independence, warning that the city will never be calm unless "black-clad violent protesters" were all removed. The Hong Kong and... Women 06 May, 2020
As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam HONG KONG: Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in a luxury mall in Hong Kong on Wednesday, the latest in a string of small but determined protests as the city's coronavirus outbreak slows. More than 100 protesters gathered at lunchtime in... Women 30 Apr, 2020
Hong Kong protesters rally against planned virus quarantine centres HONG KONG: Hundreds of demonstrators rallied for a second day in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against plans to turn some buildings into coronavirus quarantine centres, reviving anti-government protests in the Chinese-ruled city. The virus has... Women 16 Feb, 2020
Festive cheer in short supply as Hong Kong activists stage New Year protests HONG KONG: Hong Kong protesters marched through shopping malls on New Year's Eve urging people not to give up the fight for democracy in 2020, while police were out in force across the city to quell any unrest. As evening fell, dozens of...
