May 26 Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms By Zen Soo, Associated Press Hong Kong’s leader says national security legislation proposed by China’s legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory’s civil rights. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 3:54 News Wrap: Top Democrats slam Trump’s COVID-19 testing plan In our news wrap Monday, top Democrats slammed the Trump administration’s national COVID-19 testing strategy. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, with other colleagues, blasted the effort as intending to “reject responsibility.” Also, the British prime… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Passenger jet crashes in Pakistan In our news wrap Friday, a passenger jet crashed into a crowded residential district in Karachi, Pakistan. Most of the 98 people aboard were feared dead, but at least two survived. Rescuers combed the wreckage for signs of life. Also,… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 5:19 China’s proposed legislation would curtail Hong Kong’s autonomy. Why now? According to the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, Hong Kong is an autonomous Chinese territory. But in recent years, pro-democracy activists there have resisted Beijing’s efforts to bring it under tighter control. Now, a proposed Chinese law seeks to ban… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Deadly cyclone knocks out power for millions in Bangladesh In our news wrap Thursday, about 10 million people in Bangladesh lack electricity in the aftermath of a powerful cyclone. The storm, which also hit coastal India, packed winds of up to 118 miles per hour when it made landfall. Continue watching
May 21 China considering a bill to crack down on Hong Kong opposition By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China’s ceremonial parliament will consider a bill that could limit opposition activity in Hong Kong, says spokesperson. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Biden blasts Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic In our news wrap Monday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden blasted President Trump’s handling of the pandemic. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Biden argued Trump should be working to secure the same protections for all Americans that… Continue watching
May 11 Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests By Associated Press Around 230 people between the ages of 12 and 65 were arrested on a range of charges, including unlawful assembly. Continue reading
Apr 19 US, UK condemn Hong Kong arrests of democracy advocates By Zen Soo, Associated Press The United States condemned the arrests of at least 14 veteran pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong on charges of joining massive anti-government protests last year, saying the police action jeopardizes a high degree of autonomy guaranteed the southern Chinese city. Continue reading
Apr 18 Hong Kong police arrest democracy activists, media tycoon By Zen Soo, Associated Press Hong Kong police have arrested at least 14 pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on charges of joining unlawful protests last year calling for reforms. Continue reading