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Yellow vests, anarchists put French police on G7 alert
AFP, Published on 23/08/2019
» BIARRITZ (FRANCE) - French security forces began locking down the resort town of Biarritz on Friday ahead of this weekend's G7 meeting, with the deployment of 13,000 officers seen as heavy-handed by opponents.
Opposition bloc to hold countrywide forums
Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2019
» The seven-party opposition bloc will begin a road tour of the four regions next month to survey the problems and needs of local people - the latest move in its charter amendment campaign.
Hong Kong airport faces more turbulence
Reuters, Published on 23/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong braced for multiple anti-government demonstrations on Friday and a "stress test" of the airport this weekend, as weeks of protest in the Chinese-ruled city showed no signs of let-up amid rising tension between China and some Western nations.
Skin in the game: Hong Kong protesters get inked
AFP, Published on 23/08/2019
» HONG KONG - As a tattooist's black ink fills the petals of Hong Kong's Bauhinia flower on her upper thigh, 'C' says the indelible act of rebellion will forever serve as a reminder of the city's summer of defiance.
Hong Kong protesters target airport week after arrivals hall mayhem
Reuters, Published on 23/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong braced for multiple anti-government demonstrations on Friday and a "stress test" of the airport this weekend, as protests in the Chinese-ruled city showed no signs of let-up and diplomatic tension between China and some Western nations rose.
'Handsome man of the sea' dies
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/08/2019
» Several parties mourned the death of baby dugong Jamil on Thursday night, the fourth of the mammals in a week and the 17th this year.
'Handsome man of the sea' dies
Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2019
» Baby dugong Jamil died on Thursday night despite vets' efforts to save him, the fourth of the marine mammals to die in a week and the 17th this year.
TEST YOURSELF: A little lunch
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/08/2019
» Schools struggle to give students proper nutrition
Chinese students Down Under 'wedged' by politics back home
AFP, Published on 23/08/2019
» SYDNEY - Ask one of the hundreds-of-thousands of Chinese students in Australia what they think about Hong Kong and you are likely to be met with apprehension, or a polite silence.
Department of Airports protests Krabi airport bid
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/08/2019
» The Department of Airports (DoA) has opposed Airports of Thailand's (AoT) plan to take control of Krabi airport as it is the DoA's main source of income.