World January 14, 2021 Hong Kong ISP blocks access to pro-democracy website under national security law A Hong Kong internet service provider on Thursday said it had blocked access to a pro-democracy website to comply with the city’s national security law.
FBI January 13, 2021 FBI searching for Boston Chinatown Massacre suspect 30 years later, offer $30G reward The FBI is now offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a Boston quintuple murder suspect who investigators say was “known to like flashy cars, spending money and sipping cognac.”
Hong Kong January 10, 2021 US joined by Australia, UK and Canada in criticizing Hong Kong mass arrests The foreign ministers of Australia, the United States, Great Britain and Canada issued a joint statement Sunday expressing "serious concern" about the arrest of 55 democracy activists and supporters in Hong Kong last week.
Media January 7, 2021 CNN reporter accused of pushing China propaganda by comparing Hong Kong protesters to Capitol rioters A CNN reporter was accused of pushing China propaganda for a tweet linking the violent pro-Trump mob that raided Capitol Hill to Hong Kong protesters acting in defiance of the Chinese Communist Party regime.
US protests January 7, 2021 America's foes blast US over Capitol Hill violence: A 'fragmented democracy' Leaders, officials and critics from America’s adversaries are taking aim at the U.S. Thursday following the shocking scenes that unfolded on Capitol Hill, calling them everything from a “beautiful sight” to a “fragmented democracy.”
Hong Kong January 7, 2021 Mike Pompeo calls for Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates to be released Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday called for the immediate release of dozens of pro-democracy politicians and advocates arrested in Hong Kong, adding that the U.S. is considering sanctions in response.
Hong Kong January 6, 2021 Hong Kong protests: About 50 activists arrested under new security law Hong Kong police arrested about 50 former lawmakers and pro-democracy activists Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in unofficial election primaries for the territory's legislature last year.
Hong Kong December 31, 2020 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's bail revoked Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has had his bail revoked after prosecutors succeeded in asking the city’s highest court to send him back to detention.
Hong Kong December 13, 2020 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support Jimmy Lai, the 73-year-old Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy, was denied bail Saturday after being charged the previous day under the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's new national security law.
World December 8, 2020 China condemns new US sanctions, sale of military equipment to Taiwan China on Tuesday lashed out at the U.S. over new sanctions against Chinese officials and the sale of more military equipment to Taiwan.
Hong Kong December 2, 2020 Hong Kong activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam were sentenced to jail on Wednesday on charges related to an unauthorized anti-government protest last year at the city’s police headquarters.