Hong Kong extradition protesters escalate fight in suburbs
Millions have taken to the streets over the past month in some of the largest and most violent protests in decades over an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Communist Party.
Jul 14, 2019, 20:29 PM ISTAfter a day of violent protests, Hong Kong starts to make arrests
In recent weeks, Hong Kong has been beset by public protests against the government`s handling of an extradition bill that would allow people in the city, to be sent to stand trial in China.
Jul 03, 2019, 22:37 PM ISTBritain tells China to honour Hong Kong freedoms
British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt condemned violence on both sides and warned of consequences if China neglects commitments made when it took back Hong Kong.
Jul 02, 2019, 20:27 PM ISTHong Kong protesters smash up legislature in direct challenge to China
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters stormed the legislature on the anniversary of the city`s 1997 return to China on Monday, destroying pictures and daubing walls with graffiti in a direct challenge to China as anger over an extradition bill spiralled out of control.
Jul 01, 2019, 20:56 PM ISTHong Kong protestors smash legislature windows amid extradition bill anger
Hong Kong protesters smashed windows of the Legislative Council on the anniversary of the city`s 1997 return to Chinese rule on Monday amid widespread anger over planned laws that would allow extraditions to China, plunging the city deeper into chaos.
Jul 01, 2019, 15:01 PM ISTHong Kong prepares for pro-democracy march amid extradition bill anger
More than a million people have taken to the streets at times over the past three weeks to vent their anger and frustration at Hong Kong`s Beijing-backed leader Carrie Lam.
Jun 30, 2019, 19:34 PM ISTFresh protests hit Hong Kong as activists seek voice at G 20 Summit
Millions have thronged the streets in the past three weeks to demand that the bill, which would allow criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial in courts controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, be scrapped altogether.
Jun 27, 2019, 23:19 PM ISTHong Kong protesters disperse after blockading police headquarters
Hong Kong has been bracing for the third weekend of widespread protests against an extradition bill.
Jun 22, 2019, 13:02 PM ISTChina stands by Hong Kong leader after days of street protests
Lam`s attempts to pass a bill that would allow people in Hong Kong to be extradited to China for trial triggered the biggest and most violent protests in decades in the former British colony.
Jun 17, 2019, 20:43 PM ISTHong Kong democracy activist freed from jail, vows to join protest over controversial extradition bill
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong walked free from prison on Monday after serving nearly five weeks for contempt of court, pledging to join a mass protest movement demanding that the city`s Beijing-backed leader, Carrie Lam, to step down.
Jun 17, 2019, 10:01 AM IST'Sea of black' Hong Kong protesters demand leader step down
The protesters formed a sea of black along roads, walkways and train stations across Hong Kong`s financial centre to vent their frustration and anger at Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.
Jun 16, 2019, 19:09 PM ISTHong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill after protests
The extradition bill, which would cover Hong Kong`s 7 million residents as well as foreign and Chinese nationals in the city, was seen by many as a threat to the rule of law in the former British colony.
Jun 15, 2019, 17:43 PM ISTProtesters scuffle with Hong Kong police, government offices shut
Hong Kong`s China-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam condemned the violence and urged a swift restoration of order.
Jun 13, 2019, 21:54 PM ISTHong Kong shuts offices for the week after worst-ever violence over extradition bill
Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray in a series of skirmishes on Wednesday to clear demonstrators from the city`s legislature.
Jun 13, 2019, 07:04 AM ISTThousands brave rain in fresh protests against Hong Kong extradition bill
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she would press ahead with the bill despite the protests.
Jun 11, 2019, 22:30 PM ISTTens of thousands gather in Hong Kong for rally against China extradition bill
Police chiefs called for public restraint, government-funded broadcaster RTHK reported, as they mobilised more than 2,000 officers for a march that organisers expect to draw more than 500,000 people.
Jun 09, 2019, 13:38 PM ISTAlibaba plans $20 billion blockbuster Hong Kong listing: sources
The deal, which would be the sixth-biggest follow-on share sale ever, would give Alibaba a war chest to keep investing in technology - a priority for China as growth flags and as the world`s second-largest economy faces an escalating trade spat with the United States.
May 28, 2019, 10:16 AM ISTHong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong sent back to jail
Joshua Wong, 22, was sentenced to three months in jail in January last year for disobeying a court order and not leaving a protest zone during the rallies that blocked major roads in the Chinese-ruled city for nearly three months.
May 16, 2019, 13:50 PM ISTNamibia crowned ICC World Cricket League Division 2 champions with win over Oman
Namibia reversed their group-stage defeat to the same opponents to take the win and division title, with Jan Frylinck taking five wickets in the 145-run victory.
Apr 28, 2019, 12:33 PM ISTHong Kong Occupy leaders found guilty for role in mass rallies
Scores of supporters clapped in support of the nine defendants including a law professor, two lawmakers and former student activists.
Apr 09, 2019, 09:41 AM IST