Hong Kong
Hong Kong rally targets police conduct, use of dogs
Hong Kong, Oct 27 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kongers were set to rally Sunday over concerns about police conduct in monthslong pro-democracy demonstrations, including exposing police dogs to tear gas during chaotic confrontations with protesters.
Hong Kong bans posting of police officers' personal details
Hong Kong, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong authorities have won a temporary court order banning anyone from posting personal details or photos of police officers online, in their latest effort to clamp down on the city's protest movement.
Fans at Rockets opener show support for Hong Kong protesters
Houston, Oct 25 (AP/UNB) — A group of 30 fans at the Houston Rockets' season opener against Milwaukee held signs and wore shirts in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on Thursday night.
Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests
Hong Kong, Oct 23 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests that have since morphed into a campaign for greater democratic change.
Hong Kong, Taiwan spar over fugitive case that led to unrest
Hong Kong, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong is feuding with Taiwan over a fugitive murder suspect whose case indirectly sparked mass protests in Hong Kong in opposition to an unpopular extradition bill.
Hong Kong leaders apologise to mosque for water cannon hit
Hong Kong, Oct 21 (AP) — Hong Kong officials apologised to leaders of a mosque after riot police sprayed the building's gate and some people nearby with a water cannon while trying to contain pro-democracy demonstrations.
Hong Kong protesters set up roadblocks, clash with police
Hong Kong,Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong protesters flooded the city's streets on Sunday in defiance of a ban by the authorities on their march, setting up roadblocks and tossing firebombs amid the firing of tear gas by police.
Hong Kong protesters defy police, set up roadblocks
Hong Kong, OCT 20 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong protesters again flooded streets on Sunday, ignoring a police ban on the rally and setting up barricades amid tear gas and firebombs.
Hong Kongers defy police with unauthorized protest
Hong Kong, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong protesters again flooded streets on Sunday, ignoring a police ban on the rally and demanding the government meet their demands for accountability and political rights.
Hong Kong activist stabbed as protesters gird for march
Hong Kong, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — A man distributing leaflets near a wall with pro-democracy messages was stabbed and wounded, as Hong Kong anti-government protesters prepared to hold an unauthorized march Sunday to press their demands.