Hong Kong
HK airport grinds to halt - China likens protests to terrorism
Malaysia Airlines said it would be cancelling its flights between Malaysia and Hong Kong until Tuesday afternoon.
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US lawmakers call for halt to sales of crowd-control gear to Hong Kong
Representatives Christopher Smith and James McGovern, chairs of a congressional human rights commission, made their request in a letter.
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Many Hong Kong youths look to flee amid extradition bill fury
The island's immigration consultants see a surge of interest in Asian destinations such as Malaysia.
Clare Jim, Reuters
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Protests rock Hong Kong as activists seek a voice at G20
The demonstrators seize this week’s G20 summit of world leaders to appeal for Hong Kong’s plight to be put on the agenda,
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Britain bans sale of tear gas to Hong Kong after violence at protests
It also calls for investigation into the violence; Hong Kong's fate seen as a litmus test for China.
Guy Faulconbridge & Michael Holden, Reuters
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Hong Kong activists renew protest against extradition bill
They demand that the bill be withdrawn and all charges against those arrested dropped.
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HK protesters hit the streets again to demand scrapping of extradition bill
Marchers also request government to drop charges against those arrested and charge police for violent action.
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In Hong Kong, science of crowd counting comes into focus
Debate over crowd size at protests reflects growing split in opinion among protest organisers, police and researchers.
Simon Scarr & Vimvam Tong, Reuters
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Hong Kong leader signals end to extradition bill but refuses to quit
Carrie Lam says it will not be reintroduced during her tenure if public fears persist.
Clare Jim & Noah Sin, Reuters
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Hong Kong leader says sorry again after fury at extradition bill
Carrie Lam says she had heard the people 'loud and clear' after the violent protests.
Clare Jim & Anne Marie Roantree, Reuters
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong freed from jail, will join protest
Wong was one of the leaders of the 2014 'Umbrella' pro-democracy protests.
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M'sians dressed in black gather in solidarity with HK protesters
UPDATED 4.40PM | However, police bar them from marching towards the city centre.
Ng Xiang Yi
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Tens of thousands dressed in black rally to demand HK leader steps down
UPDATED 4PM | Organisers expect more than a million people to turn up for the protest.
Alun John & James Pomfret, Reuters
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Brusque to bruised: Self-styled Iron Lady buckles under pressure
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam creates fresh crisis for China after suspending extradition bill.
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Hong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill
Carrie Lam makes the announcement in dramatic retreat after widespread protests.
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Condemning police brutality in Hong Kong protests
LETTER | 'Many M'sians faced similar brutal treatment by the police during Bersih rallies and other peaceful protests.'
Bersih 2.0 & Suaram
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Thousands of Hong Kong protesters gather, gov't offices shut after violent protests
Hong Kong authorities have shut government offices in the city’s financial district for the rest of the week.
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Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets as protest turns violent
Hong Kong police and protesters clash as tempers flared.
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Thousands of protesters force delay in Hong Kong extradition bill debate
The protesters erected barricades as they prepared to hunker down for an extended occupation of the area.
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HK pushes extradition bill despite biggest protest since handover
UPDATED 5.40PM | 'I don’t think it is an appropriate decision for us now to pull out of this bill,' says Carrie Lam.
James Pomfret & Farah Master, Reuters
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China wants Germany to correct 'mistakes' over asylum for HK activists
Ray Wong and Alan Li are former members of pro-independence group Hong Kong Indigenous.
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US state secretary meets with Hong Kong pro-democracy leader
Secretary Mike Pompeo expresses concern about a proposed extradition law being pushed by Beijing.
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Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong sent to jail
He shouts 'Everyone keep going!' as dozens of supporters in the public gallery cheer in response.
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