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Hong Kong police bans major protest on security law
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 27 (ANI): Hong Kong police on Saturday banned a major demonstration against China's planned national security law for the city, on the basis of coronavirus social distancing measures and previous unrest, its organiser said on Saturday.
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As Hongkongers protest national security bill, pro-China govt launches $7
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 27 (ANI): With thousands of Hongkongers taking to the streets to protest against the national security legislation, the pro-China government ironically has launched advertisements calling for public support for the legislation.
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Police detain protesters at busy Hong Kong mall during Dragon Boat Festiva
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 25 (ANI): The Hong Kong police on Thursday dispersed dozens of protesters who gathered at the Yuen Long shopping centre to mark the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders express concern over prospect of indefinit
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 25 (ANI): Though China has released few details of new Hong Kong security law, authorities have remained tight-lipped whether there is a provision in the legislation that could lead to arrest of a person indefinitely without trial or charge.
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Emergency reminds us that democracies, when tested, fight back resiliently
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 25 (ANI): On the occasion of 45 years of imposition of emergency in India by the Indira Gandhi government, Congress leader Milind Deora on Thursday said emergency reminds us that democracies, when tested, fight back resiliently.
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India will never forget sacrifices made to preserve democracy during Emerg
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): On the completion of 45 years of imposition of Emergency in India by the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India remembers those who made supreme sacrifices to preserve democracy during the
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Female protester accuses Hong Kong Police officer of sexual assault
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 24 (ANI): A minor student has alleged that a Hong Kong police officer had sexual assaulted her during a protest last September. The pro-China Hong Kong Police is infamous for its high-handedness on protesters.
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China targets schools to impose its policies in Hong Kong
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 24 (ANI): Over the years China has been trying to brainwash the minds of students in Hong Kong in an attempt to rip off the city's special status and bring it completely under its control. The school system has become another battleground as it imposes its policies, accordin
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Security law puts Hong Kong pastors at risk of being extradited to China:
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 24 (ANI): With China pushing ahead with the implementation of the national security law on Hong Kong, pastors including pro-democracy activists and religious leaders face a risk of being extradited to mainland China for trial, according to a US-based Christian watchdog.
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EU likely to discuss Hong Kong during virtual summit with China
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Hong Kong, June 22 (ANI): The European Union leaders are expected to put direct pressure on China during the upcoming 22nd China-EU Summit as Hong Kongers call out for help from the international community to save their special status from controversial national security law moved forward by
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HK questions China's intention over giving Carrie Lam power to appoint jud
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 21 (ANI): China's decision to empower Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to appoint judges to hear trials under the national security law, amid the anti-national security law protests, has confused the lawyers and opposition party leaders of Beijing's real intentions.
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Save Hong Kong: Pro-democracy protesters cry for help from international c
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hong Kong, June 21 (ANI): With China releasing draft of the national security law, the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are making desperate attempts to save their country's special status.
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