Hong Kong protesters stage New Year marches, little festive cheer
Hong Kong protesters formed giant human chains and marched through shopping malls on New Year’s Eve, urging people not to give up the fight for democracy in 2020.
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos ‘stable’, treatment ongoing, state TV reports
Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said is in a “stable condition” and continuing a program of medical treatment, state television said on Tuesday, citing a statement from the sultan’s office.
Factbox: One city, two views: Hong Kong residents split by age, education on support for protests
Most Hong Kong residents support the city’s ongoing protest movement, but the degree of support varies sharply by age, education and whether a person was locally-born, according to a survey conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute f…
Violent protests erupt around U.S. Embassy in Baghdad after U.S. air strikes
Protesters and militia fighters enraged by U.S. air strikes on Iraq staged a violent demonstration outside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, torching a security post and hurling stones as security forces and embassy guards hit back with stun gren…
Trump blames Iran for ‘orchestrating’ attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran on Tuesday for “orchestrating” an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and said he will hold Tehran responsible.
U.S. Embassy evacuated as violent Baghdad protesters denounce air strikes
Protesters attacked the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday and the ambassador and other staff were evacuated as anger over U.S. air strikes on Iraq erupted into violence.
Exclusive: Hong Kongers support protester demands; minority wants independence from China – Reuters poll
Hong Kong’s protest movement is supported by 59% of city residents polled in a survey conducted for Reuters by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute, with more than a third of respondents saying they had attended an anti-government demonstrat…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s celebrations were overshadowed by deadly wildfires while protests dampened the festive mood in Hong Kong and India.
Festive cheer in short supply as Hong Kong activists stage New Year protests
Hong Kong protesters made long human chains and marched through shopping malls on New Year’s Eve, urging people not to give up the fight for democracy in 2020, while police were out in force across the city to quell any unrest.
China’s Xi says ‘sincerely’ hopes for best for Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping said in comments broadcast on Tuesday that he “sincerely” hopes for the best for Hong Kong and its people, adding the situation there has “been everybody’s concern over the past few months”.
