Jul 30 Reports of riot charges for demonstrators prompts sudden protest in Hong Kong By Katie Tam, Associated Press Several hundred protesters mobilized in the streets outside a police station after Hong Kong media said that 44 people had been arrested on riot charges. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 6:28 News Wrap: Commerce Department says economic growth slowed in 2nd quarter In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. economy is showing signs of losing some steam, with growth rate down sharply in the second quarter from its level in the first. White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow blamed Fed interest rate… Continue watching
Jul 26 Hong Kong protesters crowd one of the world’s busiest airports By Alice Fung, Yanan Wang, Associated Press More than 1,000 demonstrators dressed in black filled the arrival hall at Hong Kong International Airport, chanting, "There are no riots, there's only tyranny!"… Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 6:09 News Wrap: China condemns pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong In our news wrap Monday, China condemned pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night. More than 100,000 people marched in the streets, some vandalizing the Chinese government’s office there. Beijing warned they are directly challenging the central government’s authority. Continue watching
Jul 22 Hong Kong crisis escalates after mob attack on protesters By Nadia Lam, Associated Press An overnight attack by white-clad assailants apparently targeting pro-democracy protesters raised tensions to new levels in Hong Kong on Monday as China harshly criticized the weekend demonstration, saying "central authority cannot be challenged. Continue reading
Jul 15 Hong Kong lawmakers urge dialogue after Sunday clashes By Alice Fung, Nadia Lam, Associated Press The demonstration Sunday in Hong Kong's Sha Tin district was peaceful for most of the day, but fights broke out when police started clearing streets after nightfall. Continue reading
Jul 09 Hong Kong leader declares extradition bill ‘dead’ but protestors are not satisfied By Katie Tam, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Protesters are persisting in their demands for the bill to be formally withdrawn and an investigation opened into heavy-handed tactics used by police against demonstrators. Continue reading
Jul 04 Hong Kong arrests raise fears of more violent protests By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Police arrested 12 people who tried to disrupt a ceremony Monday marking the anniversary of Hong Kong's return from Britain to China in 1997. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: Census forms won’t include citizenship question In our news wrap Tuesday, White House and Justice Department officials confirmed the U.S. Census Bureau will begin printing forms for the 2020 survey, without a citizenship question. Also, members of the European Union have broken a deadlock and chosen… Continue watching
Jul 02 Watch 5:33 Pro-Beijing Hong Kong legislator on why protesters’ ‘voices have not been heard’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A day after protesters broke into government buildings in Hong Kong and trashed the legislative chamber, the Chinese government condemned their actions. But many people in Hong Kong feel frustrated with a lack of progress toward democratic reform, more than… Continue watching