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Australian unis become battleground over Hong Kong protests
World
August 10, 2019
Australian unis become battleground over Hong Kong protests
Tensions in Hong Kong have rippled across Australian universities, as supporters of the pro-democracy protests have been targeted and harassed…
New Suez Canal first voyage since launch for world’s largest container ship
Egypt
August 10, 2019
New Suez Canal first voyage since launch for world’s largest container ship
The head of the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority, Mohab Mamish announced on Friday the successful transit of the MSC…
Hong Kongers harness traffic cones, kitchenware to battle tear gas
World
August 8, 2019
Hong Kongers harness traffic cones, kitchenware to battle tear gas
As a tear gas canister clatters onto a street in Hong Kong, a pro-democracy protester wearing heat-proof gloves and carrying…
Hong Kong facing worst crisis since handover: senior China official
World
August 7, 2019
Hong Kong facing worst crisis since handover: senior China official
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong is facing its worst crisis since it returned from British to Chinese rule in…
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…
Hong Kong leader says city on brink, protesters cause travel chaos
World
August 5, 2019
Hong Kong leader says city on brink, protesters cause travel chaos
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters are close to creating a “very dangerous situation”, the city’s leader warned Monday as train travel…
Pacific leaders want summit focus on climate, not China
World
August 4, 2019
Pacific leaders want summit focus on climate, not China
Pacific island leaders insist climate change, not China, will top the agenda when they meet in Tuvalu this month as…
US says China destabilizing Indo-Pacific: Pentagon chief
World
August 4, 2019
US says China destabilizing Indo-Pacific: Pentagon chief
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The United States says China is destabilizing the Indo-Pacific, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Sunday,…
Twin rallies after tear gas clashes in Hong Kong tourist district
World
August 4, 2019
Twin rallies after tear gas clashes in Hong Kong tourist district
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are set to defy Chinese authorities with another two major rallies later Sunday, a day…
Hong Kong protesters to defy China warnings with weekend rallies
World
August 3, 2019
Hong Kong protesters to defy China warnings with weekend rallies
Anti-government protesters in Hong Kong plan to hold a mass rally later Saturday as they face down increasingly stern warnings…