Chinese state television says Hong Kong police ordered arrest of the six activists on charges of violating security law. Police in Hong Kong have ordered the arrest of several pro-democracy activists living in exile on suspicion of violating a China-imposed
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Hong Kong ‘seeking arrest’ of fleeing activists
Police in Hong Kong are seeking the arrest of six pro-democracy activists living in exile in Western countries, including the UK, media reports say. The group reportedly includes former UK consulate worker Simon Cheng, well-known activist Nathan Law and US
Asian stocks make cautious gains, dollar languishes near two-year lows on Fed
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks were boosted on Thursday by the promise of ultra-easy monetary policy globally as the U.S. Federal Reserve pledged to support the country’s virus-battered economy, though record-shattering COVID-19 cases tempered gains. In a mixed lead for
Hong Kong 'on brink of large-scale' coronavirus outbreak
Carrie Lam’s warning comes as Hong Kong implements its toughest measures yet to stem spread of COVID-19. Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam has warned the city is on the brink of a “large-scale” coronavirus outbreak that could overwhelm hospitals, urging
U.N. expert accuses White House of 'onslaught' against media
GENEVA (Reuters) – The U.N. special rapporteur on freedom of expression on Monday accused the White House of mounting an “onslaught” against the media and referred to a negative “Trump effect” on global press freedom. In his last official press
Hong Kong man accused of 'terrorism' under new Chinese law
Tong Ying-kit first person to face charges of inciting secession and ‘terrorism’ under national security law. A man carrying a “Liberate Hong Kong” sign as he drove a motorcycle into police at a protest against the territory’s Chinese rulers has
Stocks grind higher on recovery hopes
LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Europe’s shares added to their best gains in almost a month as safety plays lost their lustre on Wednesday, with hopes of a rapid economic recovery standing firm against a resurgence of global coronavirus cases. Data showed
Euro, Italian bonds cheer EU recovery fund plan
LONDON (Reuters) – The euro and Italian government bonds continued on Tuesday to cheer German- and French-led plans for a 500 billion euro EU coronavirus recovery fund, though stock markets were suffering from fatigue after their best day in months.
Super-charged global stocks race towards second weekly gain
LONDON (Reuters) – World stock markets made a super-charged sprint towards a second straight week of gains on Friday after President Donald Trump laid out plans to gradually reopen the coronavirus-hit U.S. economy following similar moves elsewhere. The bulls were