

World Jan 06

Hong Kong police arrested 53 former lawmakers and democracy proponents Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in unofficial election primaries for the territory's legislature last year.
By Zen Soo, Associated Press
World Dec 31

Lai had been granted bail on Dec. 23 after three weeks in custody on charges of fraud and endangering national security. His appeal hearing is slated for Feb. 1.
By Nicole Ko, Zen Soo, Associated Press
Nation Dec 27

It’s been decades since one world event has dominated the news cycle so completely. We lost more than 1.75 million people globally and more than 330,000 in the U.S. to COVID-19. Here’s a list of some other events that shook the…
By Molly Enking, Pavni Mittal
Nation Dec 23

In our news wrap Wednesday, Pfizer agrees to give the U.S. an additional 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, President-Elect Biden introduces Miguel Cardona as his nominee for Secretary of Education, the FBI says Iran was behind efforts to…
Dec 11

By Zen Soo, Associated Press
Local broadcaster TVB said Friday that Lai, the founder of the Apple Daily tabloid, was charged on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces and endangering national security. He is the most high-profile person to be charged under the law since…
In our news wrap Friday, the FDA prepares to approve Pfizer's inoculation for emergency use, the U.S. Senate approved a sweeping defense funding bill, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will suspend indoor dining in New York City starting Monday, the…
Dec 10

By Associated Press
China is imposing restrictions on travel to Hong Kong by some U.S. officials and others in retaliation for similar measures imposed on Chinese individuals by Washington, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
In our news wrap Wednesday, several opposition activists in Hong Kong were sentenced for organizing demonstrations, President Trump sparked congressional opposition with a threat to veto a sweeping defense policy bill, and Afghanistan's government and the Taliban have a breakthrough…
Nov 25

In our news wrap Wednesday, Hong kong's chief executive says the territory has regained stability thanks to a national security law imposed by China, a deadline expires in Ethiopia for leaders in a rebellious northern region to surrender, and soccer…
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