US calls on Hong Kong protesters, police to exercise restraint, condemns violence
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: The United States has condemned recent violence in Hong Kong, where protests have escalated, calling on both protesters and police to turn to peaceful means of resolving their conflict.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters commemorating fellow demonstrator - Reports
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The Hong Kong police used tear gas to disperse protesters who took to the streets to honor the memory of a student who had died during the unrest, media reported on Friday.
Xinhua office attacked during protests; Hong Kong journalists issue apologies
Hong Kong/UNI: The office of Chinese state news agency Xinhua was attacked for the first time during the ongoing Hong Kong protests by some radicals, who tried to torch the building by throwing petrol bombs into the lobby smashing its glass doors and windows – when some Xinhua staff were still working inside, South China Morning Post reported on Sunday.
Hong Kong formally scraps extradition bill
Hong Kong City/IBNS: In a major development, Hong Kong's legislature has formally withdrawn a controversial extradition bill which had triggered violent protests in the city for the past several months.
US House passes several measures in support of Hong Kong protesters
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) The US House of Representatives has passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act that stipulates annual State Department reviews of the autonomy of Hong Kong, as well as other measures supporting demonstrators.
Thousands of people protesting in Hong Kong against anti-mask law: Reports
Beijing, Oct 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday angered by the introduction of the law that bans wearing face masks during protests and other public gatherings, media reported.
Hong Kong metro partially resumes operations after closure due to protests
Beijing, Oct 6 (Sputnik) The metro in Hong Kong, where mass protests have been going on for more than four months, partially resumed work after more than a day-long suspension, the city government said on Sunday.
Hong Kong protests: Face mask banned as Carrie Lam invokes Emergency powers
Hong Kong: Announcing imposition of some Emergency powers, Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam has invoked a colonial-era law to ban use of face masks by anti-government pro-democracy protesters.
Several Protesters detained in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (Sputnik/UNI) A few protesters have been apprehended by police officers in Hong Kong for their possible involvement in violence during the protests on Tuesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Hong Kong witnesses another weekend of protests
Hong Kong: Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Police lobbed tear gas shells and even fired blue dye from a water cannon to disperse protesters who used petrol bombs and bricks while clashing with the security forces in the city, media reports said.
Hong Kong leader to attend China’s national day celebrations in Beijing
Beijing, Sep 29 (Sputnik/UNI) Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will travel to Beijing on Monday as China prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic on Tuesday, her office said.
Hong Kong Legislative Council orders staff evacuation amid protest rally near building
Hong Kong, Sep 28 (Sputnik/UNI) The Hong Kong Legislative Council issued a red alert on Saturday to order immediate evacuation of its personnel from its compounds as protesters gathered near the building and attempted to storm the metal fence surrounding it.
Almost 20 people hospitalised after protests in Hong Kong: Reports
Beijing, Sep 8 (Sputnik): Nineteen people have been hospitalized in Hong Kong following the Saturday clashes between the police and the opposition, local media reported on Sunday.
Hong Kong stocks soar amid reports of formal withdrawal of extradition bill
Moscow, Sep 4 (Sputnik/UNI) The Hong Kong stock market jumped Wednesday following reports that the region’s chief executive is expected to announce the formal withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill that has triggered massive protests in recent months.
Hong Kong leader agrees to declare scrapping of extradition bill
Hong Kong City, Sept 4 (IBNS): Amid weeks of protests, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is all set to formally withdraw on Wednesday afternoon the much-despised extradition bill, media reports said.