Since the protests began, around 6,700 people have been arrested. Two people have died in police custody. In a clampdown on press freedom, the government recently withdrew the accreditation of 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police criticized after video shows officers tackle 12-year-old girl
After video of officers pinning the girl to the pavement amid protests went viral, police have reportedly claimed she was acting "suspicious." ... ( read original story ...)
Outcry in Hong Kong After Police Tackle 12-Year-Old Girl
Children’s rights groups started a petition demanding a public apology from the police force and an investigation over the girl’s treatment. ( read original story ...)
Tide of opinion turns against China over Taiwan and Uighurs
Summoning the spirit of John F Kennedy addressing the crowds outside a West Berlin town hall in 1963, Milos Vystrcil proclaimed the Ich bin ein Berliner of the present day.“I am a Taiwanese,” the ... ( read original story ...)
China plans sanctions against US officials who visit Taiwan, says Global Times editor Hu Xijin
The Chinese government is planning sanctions against senior US officials who visit Taiwan and any American companies these individuals are affiliated with, according to Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of ... ( read original story ...)
80-year-old Street Vendor in Taiwan Earns Spot on Highbrow Michelin List
The renowned worldwide food ratings guide praised octogenarian Wu Huang-yi's steamed pork belly buns for their intriguing sweet and salty mix. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges international alliance to safeguard regional stability
Taiwan's president called Tuesday for democratic countries to combat China's regional expansionism, saying the alliance would safeguard "freedom... human rights and democracy". ( read original story ...)
Russia offers to mediate in any Cyprus-Turkey talks over Med energy exploration
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Cyprus on Tuesday that Moscow was ready to help mediate in any talks with Turkey as tensions simmer over energy exploration in the Mediterranean Sea. ( read original story ...)
Armenia Beats Estonia 2-0 in Euro-Qualifier
Armenia’s national soccer team beat Estonia 2 to 0 in the 2nd round of the European League of Nations C division matchup, ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia investigating ‘potential double voting’ in primary
Georgia’s secretary of state said Tuesday that his office is investigating "potential double voting" in the June primary ... ( read original story ...)