Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests
There are no signs that the withdrawal of the bill would dampen the protests, now in their fifth month.
Hong Kong leader bans protesters from wearing masks
Even as Carrie Lam wrapped up her announcement, protesters in masks and concealing themselves under umbrellas gathered in central Hong Kong.
Hong Kong protestors hold march seeking U.S. support
The Hong Kong government has condemned the "illegal behavior of radical protesters" and warned the U.S. to stay out of its affairs.
Hong Kong students form human chain, continuing protests
The continuing defiance came two days after Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced that her government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that sparked the demonstrations in June.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced the formal withdrawal of a bill that would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be extradited to mainland China for trials. The proposal sparked months of large-scale demonstrations that sometimes turned violent.
The bill would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday she has never tendered her resignation to China over the anti-government protests that have roiled the city for three months.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group were granted bail Friday after being charged with inciting people to join a protest in June.
One officer fired into the air and six held up their revolvers after protesters charged them repeatedly with metal poles, long sticks and road signs on Sunday night.
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