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Mon, May 25, 2020 | 15:17

Thousands protest in Hong Kong over China security law proposal

Thousands protest in Hong Kong over China security law proposal

Police fired tear gas and water cannon at thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who gathered Sunday against a controversial security law proposed by China, in the most intense clashes for months. As the demonstrators and police were facing off in the semi-autonomous financial hub, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi insisted in Beijing that the proposed law must be imp...

2020-05-25 09:24

NYT devotes entire front page to list of COVID-19 victims

NYT devotes entire front page to list of COVID-19 victims

The names and brief descriptions culled from obituaries from around the country fill six columns under the headline ``U.S. Deaths Near 100,000, an Incalculable Loss,'' with a subheadline reading: ``They Were Not Simply Names on a List. They Were Us.''

2020-05-24 12:45

China has betrayed Hong Kong, former HK governor says

China has betrayed Hong Kong, former HK governor says

China has betrayed the people of Hong Kong so the West should stop kowtowing to Beijing for an illusory great pot of gold, said Chris Patten, the last governor of the former British colony.

2020-05-23 20:27

Hong Kong leader says the city will adopt security law 'as soon as possible'

US discussed holding first nuclear test in decades: report

US discussed holding first nuclear test in decades: report

President Donald Trump's administration has discussed holding the first US nuclear test since 1992 as a potential warning to Russia and China, the Washington Post reported Friday.

2020-05-23 20:17

Survivor recalls horror of Pakistan plane crash that killed 97

Survivor recalls horror of Pakistan plane crash that killed 97

One of the two people to survive a plane crash in Pakistan that killed 97 people has described jumping from the burning wreckage of the aircraft after it hurtled into a residential neighbourhood. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane came down among houses Friday afternoon after both engines failed as it approached Karachi International Airport, the airline said.

2020-05-23 16:40

80 bodies recovered, more feared dead in Pakistan plane crash

80 bodies recovered, more feared dead in Pakistan plane crash

A total of 80 bodies have been recovered after a Pakistani plane with nearly 100 people on board crashed in the southern city of Karachi, Friday, provincial health officials said in a statement, with more feared dead.

2020-05-23 09:56

Hong Kong shares tumble as Beijing moves to tighten its grip

Hong Kong shares tumble as Beijing moves to tighten its grip

Wall Street and European stocks ended mixed Friday following heavy losses in Hong Kong over China's push for a national security law that drew rebukes from the United States and Europe.

2020-05-23 09:49

Hong Kong leader says the city will adopt security law 'as soon as possible'

Hong Kong leader says the city will adopt security law 'as soon as possible'

Hong Kong leader says the city will adopt security law 'as soon as possible'

Hong Kong's leader vowed Friday to "fully cooperate" with Beijing over a national security law for the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, after lawmakers introduced a draft proposal to the country's parliament. The plan for the law was unveiled during the opening session of China's annual National People's Congress and follows seven months of fierce protests in Hong Kong last...

2020-05-23 09:49

Pompeo: China measure a 'death knell' for Hong Kong autonomy

Pompeo: China measure a 'death knell' for Hong Kong autonomy

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned China's effort to take over national security legislation in Hong Kong, Friday, calling it “a death knell for the high degree of autonomy” that Beijing had promised the territory. Pompeo called for China to reconsider the move and warned of an unspecified U.S. response if it proceeds. Meanwhile, White House economic adviser Kevin ...

2020-05-23 09:49

Hong Kong leader says the city will adopt security law 'as soon as possible'

Pakistan plane with 107 on board crashes near Karachi

Pakistan plane with 107 on board crashes near Karachi

A passenger plane crashed in a crowded neighborhood on the edge of the international airport near Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Friday, killing all 107 passengers and crew, the city's mayor said. Mayor Wasim Akhtar said at least five or six houses were destroyed in the crash of the domestic flight operated by Pakistan International Airlines. It wasn't immediatel...

2020-05-22 21:44

Survivor recalls horror of Pakistan plane crash that killed 97

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