Dec 01 Hong Kong pro-democracy rally cut short by police tear gas By Eileen Ng, Associated Press In the largest of three rallies, demonstrators chanted “Five demands, not one less” and “Disband the police force” as they marched. Continue reading
Nov 29 Hong Kong protesters seek support from the British By Ken Moritsugu, Eileen Ng, Associated Press The rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Dozens more protesters killed in Iraqi violence In our news wrap Thursday, violence surged higher in Iraq, with security forces killing at least 40 people in a day. Crowds joined funeral processions as protesters denounced government corruption and economic mismanagement. Also, fires are still burning at a… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump signs bills in support of Hong Kong protesters By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Still, Trump is expressing some concerns about complicating the effort to work out a trade deal with China’s President Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 10:43 How will Beijing respond to Hong Kong election results and leaked Uighur documents? Sunday’s Hong Kong election proved grassroots protesters there have overwhelming support. Although the positions pro-democracy forces won have little power, Chief Executive Carrie Lam vowed to “seriously reflect” on the results. Meanwhile, leaked Communist Party documents shed new light on… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 8:27 After months of protest, Hong Kong’s interest in local elections soars By Divya Gopalan Hong Kong will face its first electoral test since anti-government protests began in June. The district council elections are usually focused on local community issues and will not change Hong Kong’s political system. But more than half of Hong Kong’s… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: House approves temporary federal spending bill to avert shutdown In our news wrap Tuesday, the House approved a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. The deal funds federal agencies through December 20th and is on track to be passed by the Senate. Also, Amnesty International says it… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 9:02 How Beijing is likely to respond to escalating Hong Kong protest violence Police in Hong Kong have tightened their siege on the campus of the Polytechnic University, where hundreds of protesters are trapped inside. It’s the latest bout of violence in nearly six months of demonstrations -- one China is warning it… Continue watching
Nov 17 Hong Kong police storm university held by protesters By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Police breached a Hong Kong university campus held by protesters early Monday after an all-night siege that included firing repeated barrages of tear gas and water cannons. Continue reading
Nov 17 Hong Kong protesters fight off police with fire and arrows By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press A Hong Kong police officer was hit in the leg by an arrow and protesters set an overhead footbridge on fire Sunday as they fought to keep police using tear gas and water cannons from advancing on their university campus… Continue reading