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World Nov 11

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All of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy legislators resign after colleagues are ousted

The government of Hong Kong removed four pro-democracy members of the semi-autonomous city’s legislative council on Wednesday. In response, all pro-democracy legislators resigned in protest. Activists fear it is the most dramatic step yet in Beijing’s effort to end Hong…

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World Oct 01

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News Wrap: Hong Kong police arrest at least 60 protesters

In our news wrap Thursday, police in Hong Kong arrested at least 60 people they say violated coronavirus rules and a new national security law banning large protests. Pro-democracy activists had gathered to oppose a holiday marking the founding of…

World Sep 04

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Why Hong Kong protesters say withdrawing extradition bill is ‘too little, too late’

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.

World Aug 26

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News Wrap: 19 states sue over extended migrant detention limits

In our news wrap Monday, 19 states sued to stop rollback of limits on detaining migrant children. The 1997 Flores agreement generally limits that period to 20 days, but President Trump wants to be able to hold entire families longer.

Aug 23

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News Wrap: Democracy supporters in Hong Kong form human chain extending 25 miles

In our news wrap Friday, democracy advocates in Hong Kong formed a human chain stretching 25 miles to show solidarity and appeal for international support. It was inspired by a human chain in the Baltic states 30 years ago that…

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Aug 21

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News Wrap: China urges U.S. to make a deal to end trade war

In our news wrap Wednesday, China said its trade war with the U.S. is hurting both countries. A spokesman in Beijing also said that when it comes to international treaties, the U.S. “breaks promises” and “violates rules.” Meanwhile, Hong Kong…

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Aug 19

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Nearly 2 million protest in Hong Kong, as Chinese forces gather near the border

By Bruce Harrison

In Hong Kong, nearly two million people took to the streets in a sweeping show of support for democracy in the Chinese territory. The demonstrations remained peaceful, and Hong Kong police praised the absence of violence. But Chinese military forces…

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Aug 16

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News Wrap: Hong Kong braces for weekend of demonstrations

In our news wrap Friday, pro-democracy demonstrations resumed in Hong Kong, amid suspicion China could send in paramilitary forces to counter them. Hong Kong police insisted they would maintain control as thousands of students rallied against Beijing’s rule. Meanwhile, in…

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Aug 15

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With buildup of forces on border, China displays waning tolerance for Hong Kong protests

By Bruce Harrison

Chinese military exercises Thursday near the border with Hong Kong reiterated the country’s waning patience with months of pro-democracy demonstrations, some turning violent. Beijing officials have referred to the protests as “terrorism,” and even some Hong Kong residents have grown…

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