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Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters

Stranded passengers voice support for Hong Kong protesters

Travellers in Hong Kong’s airport voiced support for pro-democracy demonstrators on Tuesday, despite an overnight occupation of the international transit…
North Korea says latest test was ‘new weapon’

North Korea says latest test was ‘new weapon’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a “new weapon” test, state media reported Sunday, the latest in a series…
Northern Ireland: when British troops moved in 50 years ago

Northern Ireland: when British troops moved in 50 years ago

British troops deployed into Northern Ireland for the first time 50 years ago after days of rioting in a Catholic…
Russian police probe video of officer beating woman

Russian police probe video of officer beating woman

Russia’s interior ministry opened an investigation Monday after a video showing a riot policeman punching a woman in the stomach…
‘When will you die?’ Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference

‘When will you die?’ Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference

When Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam appeared before the press on Tuesday, she appeared to be expecting to deliver a…
Hong Kong police unveil water cannon trucks after new protests

Hong Kong police unveil water cannon trucks after new protests

Hong Kong police on Monday unveiled water cannon trucks as a new way to combat pro-democracy protesters, after tear gas…
Jeffrey Epstein’s New York jail was short-staffed: reports

Jeffrey Epstein’s New York jail was short-staffed: reports

As authorities were conducting Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy in New York City, The Associated Press reported that just two guards — one…
‘No chance of retreating’: Hong Kong protesters return to streets

‘No chance of retreating’: Hong Kong protesters return to streets

Police in Hong Kong fired volleys of tear gas Sunday at thousands of pro-democracy protesters who defied warnings from authorities…
Conservative Giammattei elected Guatemala president

Conservative Giammattei elected Guatemala president

Conservative Alejandro Giammattei was elected as Guatemala’s president on Sunday, defeating former first lady Sandra Torres in a run-off, the…
News ‘They’re being used’: Hong Kong protests divide neighbourhoods

News ‘They’re being used’: Hong Kong protests divide neighbourhoods

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters boast of a broad support base but their movement has divided some neighbourhoods, including Wong Tai…
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