U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that recent treatment of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong made it more difficult to assess that Hong Kong remains highly autonomous from China ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police officer shoots protester as violence escalates
Four months of protests in Hong Kong reached a dangerous escalation when police targeted anti-government demonstrators with live bullets. A young man was shot at close range and rushed to the hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong soldiers issue warning to protesters
Chinese soldiers in Hong Kong issue their first-ever warning to protesters gathered outside their barracks. It marked the first military interaction between the two sides since the anti-government ... ( read original story ...)
All Eyes Should Be on Hong Kong | Opinion
China's leaders will convene for their annual People's Congress, during which they will discuss the status of Hong Kong and whether to push forward with their rebuffed attempts to impose upon that ... ( read original story ...)
Tiananmen June 4 vigil organiser calls for candles to be lit across Hong Kong
Hong Kong people, unable to hold a mass vigil due to coronavirus curbs, should light candles instead to commemorate pro-democracy protesters killed in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square 31 years ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar World Cup organizers fear fans won’t afford attending
Organizers of the World Cup in Qatar are concerned that many fans won't be able to afford traveling to the tournament in 2022 if the coronavirus pandemic causes a global recession. ( read original story ...)
Georgia county down to 2 elections staff after coronavirus infections
Two elections employees in McDuffie County tested positive for the coronavirus, threatening its ability to run the primary. ( read original story ...)
As more states reopen, Georgia defies predictions of coronavirus resurgence. What’s the lesson for the rest of the country?
For the seven-day period ending on May 4, Georgia’s daily average stood at 746 cases. That’s why Georgia’s latest seven-day average of new daily infections — down by 6.1 percent from the previous week ... ( read original story ...)
Florida, Georgia Scrutinized Over Coronavirus Case Data
Two of the earliest states to begin relaxing restrictions are now being scrutinized as all 50 states have started reopening. ( read original story ...)
A plan for restarting high school sports in Georgia is coming
Robin Hines, executive director of the Georgia High School Association, said a plan for restarting high school sports will be presented to the board Thursday. A decision could come as early as Friday. ( read original story ...)