Hong Kong economy shrinks for first time in a decade
HONG Kong, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong confirmed Monday it plunged into recession in 2019, suffering its first annual contraction…
6 years ago
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Chaos in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protests ‘blossom everywhere’
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Pro-democracy protesters Wednesday stepped up a "blossom everywhere" campaign of road blocks and vandalism…
7 years ago
Police shoot protester, man set on fire in day of Hong Kong fury
by Jerome Taylor and Su Xinqi Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- A police officer shot a…
7 years ago
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested as tensions soar
Jerome Taylor and Su Xinqi Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong police said Saturday they have…
7 years ago
Thousands protest to maintain pressure on Chile government
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Dressed in black, marching silently and raising one fist, around a thousand women on Friday demanded…
7 years ago
Chile launches fresh talks to calm deadly unrest
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile's government met with opposition leaders Thursday in a…
7 years ago
Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits…
7 years ago
Over a million protesters demand Chile president’s resignation
by Giovanna FLEITAS / Paula Bustamante Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- More than one million people took…
7 years ago
Lebanon cabinet fast-tracks reforms as protests rage on
by Layal Abou Rahal and Joe Dyke Agence France Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Lebanon's teetering government approved an…
7 years ago
Nets draw Hong Kong protest backers as NBA-China row simmers
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement made their presence felt Friday as the…
7 years ago
Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile's president declared a state of emergency in Santiago…
7 years ago
Hong Kong protesters defy mask ban as city grinds to halt
by Jerome TAYLOR / Yan ZHAO Agence France Presse HONG KONG, CHINA (AFP) -- Masked pro-democracy protesters marched through Hong…
7 years ago
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