Chinese authorities said they have formally arrested 12 Hong Kong residents who were caught fleeing the city in an ill-fated effort to escape to Taiwan, paving the way for them to be tried on the ... ( read original story ...)
Families plead for Hong Kong activists accused of trying to flee by speedboat
The ‘Hong Kong 12’ - arrested for allegedly trying to flee to Taiwan - have become the latest flashpoint for protesters ... ( read original story ...)
12 Hong Kong fugitives caught at sea while fleeing to Taiwan officially accused by mainland Chinese authorities of illegal border crossing, organising act
Judicial authorities in mainland China have officially accused 12 Hong Kong fugitives captured at sea while fleeing to Taiwan of illegal border crossing or organising such an act. The People's ... ( read original story ...)
China’s sabre-rattling over Taiwan rises as US tensions grow
Taiwanese and US officials say it is the worst escalation of military activity in more than two decades. The military pressure on Taiwan is rising alongside China’s growing tensions with the US. As ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Embassy to Brunei unveils logo design competition for 30th anniversary of bilateral ties
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy to Brunei on Wednesday launched a logo design competition commemorating the 30th anniversary of the China-Brunei diplomatic relations in ... ( read original story ...)
Ghana name Qatar as Equatorial Guinea friendly replacement
The Black Stars will step up preparations for November's double-header against Sudan with a test match against the 2022 World Cup hosts Ghana have scheduled a friendly date with 2022 World Cup hosts ... ( read original story ...)
Important to be ready to face any situation: Qatar coach Sanchez
Coach Felix Sanchez said Asian Cup champions Qatar must “be ready to face any situation” when they take part in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament next year. On Monday night, Qatar, who won the 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Governor extends virus rules as Georgia deaths pass 7,000
Georgia's governor extended his emergency rules regarding COVID-19 again Wednesday as the state surpassed 7,000 deaths from the respiratory illness. Gov. Brian Kemp ... ( read original story ...)
These are the faces of COVID-19 victims in Georgia, as the world reaches 1M deaths
Ronald Stewart was described by his wife as her "soulmate." George McKibben was a history-making educator. Deb Stevers was a nurse known for her "contagious kindness and happiness." One million people ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Georgia extends virus emergency rules again
Georgia’s governor is again extending his emergency rules regarding COVID-19 as the state surpasses 7,000 deaths from the respiratory illness. Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday extended the underlying ... ( read original story ...)