It bypasses Hong Kong’s own legislature, which has not met its obligation to pass such a law since the territory was retroceded to China in 1997 after 156 years as a British colony. “No reasonable ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill
Three pro-democracy lawmakers have been ejected from Hong Kong’s legislative chamber as they tried to stall debate on a bill that would criminalize insulting or abusing the Chinese anthem ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Has Lost Autonomy, Pompeo Says, Opening Door to U.S. Action
The State Department announcement comes as President Trump weighs hard measures against China, which is expected to approve a national security law on Hong Kong on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Georgia teacher paralyzed after accident on inflatable waterslide
A Georgia teacher playing with children on an inflatable waterslide over the Memorial Day weekend suffered a devastating spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the chest down, according to ... ( read original story ...)
As restrictions ease, Georgia beaches seeing record numbers
Tourism officials say COVID-19 decimated the industry in April and early May. But they are now reporting record numbers. ( read original story ...)
Rebound Anticipated For Singapore Bourse
The Singapore stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after it had ended the three-day slide in which it had tumbled almost 80 points or 3.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests ... ( read original story ...)
Despite coronavirus measures, Masa students will be able to enter Israel
Fellows who arrive in Israel will be required to remain in quarantine for 14 days, during which they will receive orientations, Hebrew-language course and educational seminars. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan considers Pakistan its close fraternal country, will continue to support it at every forum
May is the National Day of Azerbaijan, the day of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and a historic event when a democratic republic was created for the first time in the Muslim ... ( read original story ...)
Candidate Profile: Jordan Grossman For Ward 2 Seat On DC Council
Jordan Grossman, 34, is running in the June 2 Primary and the June 16 Special Election for the vacant Ward 2 seat. ( read original story ...)
25 Dead and Hundreds Injured in Rainstorm in Nepal, Official Says
A rainstorm swept through villages in a farming region of southern Nepal on Sunday, and the government said the 25 reported deaths and hundreds of injuries were likely to increase. ( read original story ...)