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Hong Kong Riots Again: Protest Against Imprisonment for Chinese National Anthem
In Hong Kong, police use tear gas and pepper pellets to disperse demonstrators in the city's financial centre. Hundreds of people have also been arrested.
The protesters come together to express their…
Taiwan Again Chooses An Anti-Chinese President
China-critical President Tsai Ing-wen will remain Taiwan's leader for the next four years. On Saturday, she won the presidential election with more than 57 percent of the votes.
She leaves Han Kuo-yu (around 39…
Thousands March through Taiwan Capital in East Asia’s Largest Pride Parade
Inside the Taiwanese funds Taipei, 170,000 to 200,000 people participated in the Pride Parade on Weekend. Members waved rainbow flags to convey their support for the recently authorized LGBT relationship.
Taiwan…
Chinese President Xi Jinping Warns Against Protectionism
Chinese president Xi Jinping warns Against Protectionism. Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Saturday that "the shadow of protectionism" is threatening economic growth worldwide.
"Anyone who chooses to close…
Erdogan Seems to be Re-Elected in Turkey in First Round
Erdogan Seems to be Re-Elected in Turkey in First Round. Turkey has gone to the polls for a new parliament and a new president. As expected, it looks good for Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The current president seems sure to be…
5 Years after Rana Plaza Disaster: Just A Little has Changed
5 Years after Rana Plaza Disaster: Just A Little has Changed. It was precisely 5 years ago this week since the collapse of the Bengali Rana Plaza factory, says Planet Engine.
The garment factories are now safer…
9 Police Officers Killed by Taliban in Afghanistan
9 Police Officers Killed by Taliban in Afghanistan. When an attack by the Taliban on police stations in the southeastern Afghan province of Ghazni, nine police officers were killed. The local authorities Express Paper…
Fighting Against CO2 Gives China Billions of Savings
Fighting Against CO2 Gives China Billions of Savings. In applying its climate policy, China, thanks to a decrease in mortality, can save much more in health care than it has to take for measures to combat air pollution.…
Air India Passengers Panic after Window Detaches on Plane
Air India Passengers Panic after Window Detaches on Plane. During a flight from Air India with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, an airplane window has come loose due to heavy turbulence. An occupant filmed the incident, says…
Oldest Person in the World 117 Died in Japan
Nabi Tajima, the oldest person in the world, died at the age of 117 in a hospital in the south of Japan where she stayed since January. The woman died of old age, reports Dawn News.
Nabi Tajima was born on…