Demonstrations
Students demand change in vast global climate strike
World
September 20, 2019
Students demand change in vast global climate strike
Children across Asia and the Pacific kicked off what are set to be the largest global climate protests in history…
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
Middle East
September 12, 2019
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
FIFA said on Wednesday it will send officials to Iran “shortly” to look at the possibility of allowing female spectators…
Hong Kong’s grandpa protesters speak softly but carry a stick
World
September 8, 2019
Hong Kong’s grandpa protesters speak softly but carry a stick
“Grandpa Wong” holds a cane above his head as he pleads with riot police to stop firing tear gas —…
Jordan teachers demanding wage increases clash with police
Middle East
September 6, 2019
Jordan teachers demanding wage increases clash with police
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Thousands of teachers protested in Jordan on Thursday to demand higher wages, with some scuffling with…
Hong Kong neighborhoods echo with late night cries for freedom
World
September 2, 2019
Hong Kong neighborhoods echo with late night cries for freedom
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Every night at 10 pm. Hong Kong neighborhoods and university dorms echo with pro-democracy and anti-government…
Algerian economy creaks at the seams after six months of turmoil
Middle East
August 28, 2019
Algerian economy creaks at the seams after six months of turmoil
ALGIERS (Reuters) – On the face of it, Algeria’s state-dominated economy has weathered six months of turmoil well, with flightloads…
After night of clashes, Hong Kong braces for fresh rally
World
August 25, 2019
After night of clashes, Hong Kong braces for fresh rally
Protesters gathered at a sports stadium Sunday as Hong Kong braced for more anti-government rallies, a day after clashes returned…
Algeria court detains former justice minister over alleged corruption
Middle East
August 23, 2019
Algeria court detains former justice minister over alleged corruption
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s Supreme Court on Thursday placed former justice minister Tayeb Louh in custody over alleged corruption under…
Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle conflicts and economy
Middle East
August 22, 2019
Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle conflicts and economy
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, was sworn in on Wednesday as leader of a transitional government,…
Banned at home but thriving abroad: China’s social media campaign
World
August 22, 2019
Banned at home but thriving abroad: China’s social media campaign
More than 78 million Facebook users follow the page of the state-run China Daily, where they are served a diet…