democracy
We and Democracy… When will the dream come true?
Opinion
July 2, 2020
We and Democracy… When will the dream come true?
Democracy is defined as a form of political governance based on the peaceful transfer of power and majority rule. This…
Hong Kong’s Lam appeals for calm but offers no concessions after election drubbing
World
November 26, 2019
Hong Kong’s Lam appeals for calm but offers no concessions after election drubbing
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam renewed her appeals for peace in the Chinese-ruled city on Friday…
Hong Kong leader offers mea culpa, but no concessions
World
November 26, 2019
Hong Kong leader offers mea culpa, but no concessions
Hong Kong’s deeply unpopular leader Carrie Lam acknowledged Tuesday that public dissatisfaction with her government fuelled a landslide win by…
Hong Kong establishment crushed at polls in stark message to Beijing
World
November 25, 2019
Hong Kong establishment crushed at polls in stark message to Beijing
Hong Kong’s deeply unpopular leader vowed Monday to “listen humbly” to voters after the pro-democracy camp scored a crushing victory…
Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash
World
November 21, 2019
Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash
Hardline Hong Kong protesters held their ground on Thursday in a university besieged for days by police as the US…
Ennahda’s choice Jemli tapped to be Tunisia PM, faces big challenge
Middle East
November 16, 2019
Ennahda’s choice Jemli tapped to be Tunisia PM, faces big challenge
TUNIS (Reuters) – A former junior minister faces the challenge of creating a ruling coalition in economically troubled Tunisia after…
Thousands in Hong Kong defy Xi with pro-democracy rallies
World
November 15, 2019
Thousands in Hong Kong defy Xi with pro-democracy rallies
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to Hong Kong’s streets on Friday, defying a warning by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as…
Tunisians vote in parliamentary election
Middle East
October 6, 2019
Tunisians vote in parliamentary election
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisians began voting on Sunday for a parliament that must address chronic economic problems at a moment…
Televised debates a new step in Tunisia’s young democracy
Middle East
September 8, 2019
Televised debates a new step in Tunisia’s young democracy
TUNIS (Reuters) – Eight presidential candidates stood behind their podiums aiming to impress Tunisian voters on Saturday evening in the…
China warns Hong Kong protesters against playing with ‘fire’
World
August 6, 2019
China warns Hong Kong protesters against playing with ‘fire’
China warned Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters Tuesday that “those who play with fire will perish by it”, a day after…