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On Hong Kong campus, elusive protesters and an uncertain future
November 27, 2019
On Hong Kong campus, elusive protesters and an uncertain future
Staff at one of Hong Kong’s top universities picked through the chaotic aftermath of a violent occupation by protesters for…
‘Serious’ rights violations during Chile protests: Human Rights Watch
November 27, 2019
‘Serious’ rights violations during Chile protests: Human Rights Watch
Chile’s national police committed “serious human rights violations” as weeks of violent demonstrations across the South American country claimed 25…
Next phase of Trump impeachment hearings set for Dec 4
November 27, 2019
Next phase of Trump impeachment hearings set for Dec 4
The House Judiciary Committee said Tuesday it would begin hearings on December 4 in the next phase of the impeachment…
Trump says will designate Mexican cartels as ‘terror’ groups
November 27, 2019
Trump says will designate Mexican cartels as ‘terror’ groups
US President Donald Trump said in an interview posted online Tuesday that he planned to designate Mexican drug cartels as…
In US, climate anxiety churns up psychological storm
November 27, 2019
In US, climate anxiety churns up psychological storm
In the melting Arctic, communities are racing to maintain their way of life. In the rising Pacific, residents are sounding…
Former White House lawyer must testify in impeachment probe, judge rules
November 26, 2019
Former White House lawyer must testify in impeachment probe, judge rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, a…
Hong Kong’s Lam appeals for calm but offers no concessions after election drubbing
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…
Slash emissions now or miss chance to avert climate disaster: UN
November 26, 2019
Slash emissions now or miss chance to avert climate disaster: UN
The world will miss its chance to avert climate disaster without an immediate and all-but-impossible fall in fossil fuel emissions,…
Hong Kong leader offers mea culpa, but no concessions
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…
Uber loses London license due to safety risks
November 26, 2019
Uber loses London license due to safety risks
London’s transport authority on Monday refused to renew an operating license for ride-hailing giant Uber — and blamed “unacceptable” safety…