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Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque water cannon incident
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologized on Oct. 21 after police hit a major mosque with water cannon as they battled protesters during another day of political unrest in the Asian financial hub.
Apple pulls tracking app after China criticism
The CEO of Apple has met with the top market regulator in China, a statement said on Oct 18, a week after the tech giant faced heavy criticism over an app Beijing accused of supporting Hong Kong protesters.
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Hong Kong 'won't rule out' Chinese help over protests: Leader
Hong Kong's under-fire leader Carrie Lam on Oct. 8 said China intervening to end months of pro-democracy protests is an option following a particularly violent week of unrest that paralysed the city.
Hong Kong protesters march in defiance ahead of National Day
Thousands of protesters regrouped after police fired tear gas at them on Sept. 29 and marched along a thoroughfare in downtown Hong Kong in a second straight day of defiance, sparking fears of more violence ahead of China's National Day.
Hong Kong leader to hold dialogue aimed at easing tensions
Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, said on Sept. 17 she and her team would begin dialogue sessions with the community next week, while reiterating that violence that has roiled the city over three months of protests must end.
Hundreds of Students Formed Human Chains in Hong Kong in Support of the Anti-Government Protests
Hundreds of high school students formed human chains on the streets of Hong Kong today in support of the anti-government protests following a week of clashes in the Chinese-ruled metropolis, Reuters reported.
The metro stations, which were closed yesterday during violent clashes between protesters and police, have reopened today.
The Extradition Law that Triggered Protests in Hong Kong Will Be Withdrawn
The protesters in Hong Kong succeeded. The leader of an autonomous Chinese city has announced that the controversial extradition law will be withdrawn.
Hong Kong protesters target trains, urge general strike
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters threw morning rush hour train travel into chaos on Sept. 1, kicking off another day of potential turmoil after a weekend featuring some of the worst violence in three months of anti-government protests.
Hong Kong leader open to dialogue but won't budge on demands
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Aug. 27 that she has met with a group of young people about ongoing pro-democracy protests, but she showed no sign of budging on any of the protesters' demands.
Conflicts in Melbourne because of Hong Kong
That happened during the meeting, at which hundreds of people from Chinese community in this Australian city gathered.
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