Police have announced a ban on drones and other low-flying objects because of the May 20-28 meeting, so this year’s could run about a week. China’s ruling Communist Party decided to go ahead with the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Rejects Protesters’ Call for Independent Police Probe
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Beijing-backed leader of Hong Kong ruled out on Friday an independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality against pro-democracy protesters, though she did accept a ... ( read original story ...)
These are the safety contraptions a gym in Hong Kong is using to reopen — take a look
At least one gym reopened after a Covid-19 closure in Hong Kong is using these dividers between machines as a safety measure. Here's what reopened gyms could like in America, and what experts say ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shop Offers ‘Tear Gas’ Flavored Ice Cream in Support of Pro-Democracy Movement
The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent rounds fired by police on Hong Kong's streets during protests last year ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan must accept Chinese status to attend WHO, says Beijing
Chinese diplomats have asked European states to deny support for Taiwan’s attendance ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Georgia Succeeding in Effort to Tamp Down Virus
Community leaders say an effort to tamp down the spread of COVID-19 is succeeding in northeast Georgia, the site of a recent outbreak that threatened to level the state’s huge poultry processing ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia aims to ease virus spread among Hispanic residents
No Mask! No Service! No Mascara! No Servicio!” say the stickers, posters and T-shirts going up across northeast Georgia, as community leaders try to rally people to prevent the spread of the ... ( read original story ...)
Most small Georgia companies hurt, but expect to recover, survey shows
A survey of Georgia’s small businesses show that nearly all of them have felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but a low percentage feel the damage will be deep, longstanding and traumatic. ( read original story ...)
Lakers plan to reopen practice facility, but for now Dwight Howard will stay in Georgia with family
The veteran center said he’s eager to return to the game, but he’s focused on family as he grieves the death of his son’s mother. ( read original story ...)
Latest Atlanta coronavirus news: 31 COVID-19 deaths in Georgia since midday
Constitution is committed to providing our readers with the most comprehensive coverage of the deadly coronavirus. This blog will be updated throughout Friday, May 15, with news and details of ... ( read original story ...)