Aug 31 Hong Kong protesters set fires in 13th weekend of protests By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Hundreds of protesters gathered behind the fire, many pointing laser beams that streaked the night sky above them. Continue reading
Aug 30 Hong Kong democracy activists get bail, protest march banned By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 6:33 News Wrap: DOJ inspector says Comey mishandled Trump memos In our news wrap Thursday, the Justice Department’s inspector general says former FBI Director James Comey mishandled memos of his conversations with President Trump. A report concluded Comey “set a dangerous example” by arranging for a journalist to see a… Continue watching
Aug 29 China rotates troops in Hong Kong amid mass protests By Ken Moritsugu, Yanan Wang, Associated Press China called the rotation routine, but the move heightens speculation that the military might intervene in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 5:49 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. Continue watching
Aug 26 Police defend warning shot as Hong Kong divide widens By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 8:15 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… Continue watching
Aug 23 Hong Kong protesters form human chains to call for democracy By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The demonstration was inspired by a historic protest 30 years ago in the Baltic states against Soviet control. Continue reading
Aug 22 Hong Kong students plan class boycott as part of ongoing protests By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Student union leaders from 10 universities said they want students to skip the first two weeks of classes in September. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 4:04 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… Continue watching