Hong Kong authorities barred the head of Human Rights Watch from entering the Chinese territory Sunday, the advocacy group said.
Jan 10

By Taijing Wu, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
Taiwan elections are lively events that generally revolve around economic, public welfare and social justice issues, though China's threat to annex the self-governing island by force always looms large in the background.
In our news wrap Wednesday, New Year’s Day brought only slight relief to parts of Australia ravaged by some of the country’s worst-ever wildfires. The death toll rose to 17. Also, the Taliban staged a series of attacks on Afghan…
Jan 01

By Associated Press
Authorities said the assembly was mostly orderly, but that five people were arrested for criminal damage.
Dec 24

By Associated Press
The protests demanding greater democratic rights show no sign of ending despite the overwhelming victory by anti-establishment candidates in elections for district representatives earlier this month.
Dec 22

By Associated Press
Clashes broke out Sunday between Hong Kong police and protesters at a rally in support of China’s Uighur minority. China has been accused of a mass crackdown against Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities in Xinjiang, with reports of millions…
In our news wrap Monday, China has indefinitely suspended U.S. military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong, after President Trump signed legislation supporting anti-government protests in the Chinese territory. Also, demonstrations continued in Iraq, despite the prime minister’s resignation.
Dec 01

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.
Nov 30

By Eileen Ng, Associated Press
Hundreds of silver-haired activists joined young Hong Kong protesters for a unity rally Saturday, vowing that their monthslong movement will not fade away until there is greater democracy in the Chinese territory.
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…
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