When Hong Kong woke up to the first day of life under new Beijing-imposed national security laws, activists have asked residents to challenge the protest ban and take to the streets. The calls came when city leader Carrie Lam said at a ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of his handover …
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressured the UN Security Council on Tuesday to extend an arms embargo on Iran before it expires in October, prompting Russia to criticize the Washington’s policy towards Tehran as “putting a knee” in the country. neck. FILE PHOTO: United …
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A controversial national security law imposed by China on Hong Kong has entered into force, punishing crimes of secession, sedition and collusion with foreign forces with conditions of up to life in prison. Beijing says the law is necessary to deal with separatism and foreign interference, but critics fear the …
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China’s enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong has generated statements of deep concern from abroad and a strong defense in the country. Details of the law, which comes in response to last year’s sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in the city, will be released later Tuesday. China says …
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LONDON (Reuters) – A global trial designed to test whether antimalarial drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine can prevent COVID-19 infection, will restart after being approved by British regulators. FILE PHOTO: A pharmacist shows a box of hydroxychloroquine at CHR Center Hospitalier Regional de la Citadelle amid coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Liège, …
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