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Jul 22

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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.

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Jul 17

Sudan’s military and pro-democracy protesters sign power-sharing agreement

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The signing ceremony held in the capital, Khartoum, marks an important step in the transition to civilian rule following the military overthrow of long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bashir.

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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.

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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Protesters are persisting in their demands for the bill to be formally withdrawn and an investigation opened into heavy-handed tactics used by police against demonstrators.

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Jul 08

Sudanese says U.S. pressure was key to reaching power-sharing deal

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The main breakthrough appears to have happened at a secret meeting involving diplomats from the U.S., Britain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Jul 05

Sudan’s power-sharing agreement could end violent 3-month standoff

By Fay Abuelgasim, Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press

The emerging deal could break the political impasse that has gripped the country since the military ousted the longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir in April.

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Jul 02

China backs Hong Kong leader, criticizes protesters for violence

By Johnson Lai, Associated Press

China said the occupation and vandalizing of the city's legislature by pro-democracy protesters amounted to "serious illegal acts" that endangered the social order.

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Apr 24

Hong Kong sentences leaders of 2014 democracy protests

By Katie Tam, Veta Chan, Associated Press

A court handed down prison sentences of up to 16 months to leaders of the massive pro-democracy protests on public nuisance offenses.

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Oct 02

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News Wrap: Hong Kong leader offers meeting while warning protesters not to storm buildings

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Thursday, the leader of Hong Kong’s government defied calls for him to step down and warned protesters not to storm buildings. Gwen Ifill speaks with Demetri Sevastopulo on what’s driving young protestors. Also, as many as…

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