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Arrest of pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong serious concern, says rights
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, October 13 (ANI): The arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and human rights defender Chow Hang-Tung, on charges of "incitement to subversion" and being a foreign agent, is a source of "deep concern", UN independent human rights experts said on Tuesday.
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University of Hong Kong orders removal of Tiananmen Massacre statue Pillar
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, October 9 (ANI): The now-disbanded organiser of Hong Kong's Tiananmen Massacre vigil has been approached by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to remove the Pillar of Shame, an artwork that pays tribute to victims of Beijing's 1989 crackdown from its campus, said a media report.
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Indian Wells: Tiafoe, Nishikori advance; Clijsters loses on return
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
California [USA], October 8 (ANI): Unseeded players took centre stage on Thursday as main draw action got underway at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
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China delivers Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft to launchpad
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 7 (ANI/Sputnik): China's Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft, which is set to fly astronauts to the national Tiangong orbital station, and the Long March 2F carrier rocket have been delivered to the Jiuquan spaceport in the northwest, the China Manned Space Program said on
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Broadening internet curbs block online Tiananmen museum in Hong Kong
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hong Kong, October 2 (ANI): In the latest regression for Internet freedom, access to an online museum commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre appeared to be blocked in Hong Kong, a media report said on Thursday.
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Seven killed, seven missing after mudslide in China's Sichuan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 28 (ANI): At least seven people were killed and seven others remained missing after a rain-triggered mudslide occurred in Tianquan County in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Xinhua reported citing local authorities on Monday.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy organisers of June 4 vigil to disband amid governm
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, September 26 (ANI): A Hong Kong pro-democracy group that used to organise the annual June 4 vigils for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident has decided to disband amid intensifying government crackdown.
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1 dead, 2 injured after mudslide hits China's Sichuan province
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Sichuan [China], September 26 (ANI): One person died and two were injured in Tianquan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province due to the heavy rain that triggered a mudslide on Sunday morning.
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Hong Kong: 9 pro-democracy activists sentenced to jail for joining Tiananm
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, September 16 (ANI): Nine Hong Kong pro-democracy activists on Wednesday were sentenced to between six and 10 months in jail while three others were handed suspended sentences for joining peaceful Tiananmen vigil.
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Hong Kong: Organisers of Tiananmen Massacre vigil may be ousted from Comp
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, September 13 (ANI): Hong Kong government has continued their crackdown against organisers of the annual Tiananmen Massacre vigil. In the latest move, the authorities have indicated that the organisers may soon be ousted from the Companies Registry.
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Hong Kong authorities raid Tiananmen Massacre Museum
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, September 9 (ANI): Hong Kong national security police on Thursday raided the Tiananmen Massacre Museum, as a part of a major crackdown against dissent and pro-democracy civil society groups.
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12 Hong Kongers plead guilty for organising Tiananmen Massacre vigil: Repo
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, September 9 (ANI): Twelve Hong Kong democrats have pleaded guilty to taking part in or inciting others to participate in last year's banner Tiananmen Massacre vigil.
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