No new local infections in three weeks, only four dead since the beginning of the pandemic—and all without the threat of digital dystopia or the dangerous gamble of herd immunity. ( read original story ...)
Don’t Give Hong Kong’s Government the Credit
I was eager to go back to Hong Kong, where I had been conducting research on its protest movement. A new epidemic there would likely mean that visiting the city anytime soon would be unsafe. I worried ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong risks new unrest with China anthem bill: opposition
Hong Kong's government risks reigniting last year's political unrest by pushing ahead with a controversial bill outlawing insults to China's national anthem, opposition lawmakers said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong schools ‘sowing seeds of hatred’
Hong Kong’s liberal education system is to blame for the number of young rioters who demand democracy for the former British colony, a Beijing-controlled newspaper has claimed.The argument was made in ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Lawmakers Poised to Approve Bill Criminalizing Disrespect of Chinese National Anthem
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam says the legislature will prioritize a bill that will make it a criminal offense to disrespect China’s national anthem. Under the proposed law, anyone who uses ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Airways gives away 100,000 flights to health care workers
Qatar Airways is saying thank you to frontline health care workers with 100,000 free airline tickets. "Your tremendous efforts and incredible resilience have given us hope in these times of ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia AG Seeks New Probe Into Handling Of Ahmaud Arbery Case
Georgia's Attorney General has asked state investigators to probe two district attorneys who previously oversaw the case. "Unfortunately, many questions and concerns have arisen," Carr said. ( read original story ...)
New Atlanta prosecutor will ‘ensure justice is done’ in Ahmaud Arbery shooting case, Georgia attorney general says
Advocates for Ahmaud Arbery say they are pleased with the selection of Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes to prosecute the case. ( read original story ...)
Gov. Brian Kemp’s approval rating stands at 39% weeks after he reopened Georgia
Only 39% of Georgians approve of Kemp's performance handling the coronavirus outbreak, far lower than other Democratic and Republican governors. ( read original story ...)
Georgia attorney general requests investigation into district attorneys’ handling of Ahmaud Arbery case
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Tuesday that he has requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate the actions of two district attorneys involved in the Ahmaud Arbery case. ( read original story ...)