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Hong Kong leader tells US not to ‘interfere’ after fresh protests
World
September 10, 2019
Hong Kong leader tells US not to ‘interfere’ after fresh protests
Hong Kong’s embattled leader warned the United States on Tuesday not to “interfere” with her government’s response to the city’s…
Major losses for pro-Kremlin candidates in Moscow city vote
World
September 9, 2019
Major losses for pro-Kremlin candidates in Moscow city vote
Pro-Kremlin candidates have suffered major losses in a Moscow municipal election following an opposition-led strategic voting campaign, Russian news agencies…
Russians go to polls after summer of protests
World
September 8, 2019
Russians go to polls after summer of protests
Russians voted Sunday in local elections after weeks of opposition protests in Moscow that led to the biggest police crackdown…
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 —…
Israeli troops kill Gaza teens during border protests: medics
Middle East
September 7, 2019
Israeli troops kill Gaza teens during border protests: medics
GAZA CITY (Reuters) – Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian teenagers including a 14-year-old during protests along the Gaza-Israel…
Riot police deployed as Hong Kong protesters target airport
World
September 7, 2019
Riot police deployed as Hong Kong protesters target airport
Riot police fanned out across Hong Kong on Saturday in a bid to thwart plans by pro-democracy protesters to target…
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 stocks surge after extradition bill withdrawal reports
World
September 4, 2019
Hong Kong stocks surge after extradition bill withdrawal reports
Hong Kong’s stock market soared Wednesday after local media reported that the city’s embattled leader is planning to fully withdraw…
Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection
Middle East
September 3, 2019
Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection
The outrage can be felt on the streets and online. In the wake of the death of Israa Ghrayeb, dozens…
Hong Kong leader insists she will stay on
World
September 3, 2019
Hong Kong leader insists she will stay on
Hong Kong’s embattled leader insisted Tuesday she had no intention of stepping down after an audio recording emerged of her…