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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'

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

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'

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

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'

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

US warns China against 'highly destabilizing' Hong Kong move

US warns China against 'highly destabilizing' Hong Kong move

The United States on Thursday urged China to respect Hong Kong's autonomy, warning that its proposed national security law for the city would be "highly destabilizing" and face global opposition. "Any effort to impose national security legislation that does not reflect the will of the people of Hong Kong would be highly destabilizing, and would be met with strong condemnation...

2020-05-22 09:26

'This is the end of Hong Kong': China pushes security law after unrest

'This is the end of Hong Kong': China pushes security law after unrest

China's parliament said it will introduce a proposal Friday for a national security law in Hong Kong at its annual session, in a move the US warned would be "highly destabilising" for the financial hub. The announcement late Thursday was quickly decried by pro-democracy lawmakers and activists as "the end of Hong Kong", with fears it will stoke unrest and tighten Beijing's gr...

2020-05-22 09:22

IOC chief says Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled if not held in 2021

IOC chief says Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled if not held in 2021

"Quite frankly, I have some understanding for this, because you can't forever employ 3,000 or 5,000 people in an Organising Committee," Bach told the BBC. "You can't every year change the entire sports schedule worldwide of all the major federations. You can't have the athletes being in uncertainty."

2020-05-21 15:50

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