Hong Kong Violence
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Robberies rise in Hong Kong as protests stretch police resources thinHong Kong’s 30,000-strong police force has been so stretched by a half year of anti-government protests that it is struggling to keep the peace.WorldDec 23, 2019
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Thousands take to the streets to increase pressure on Hong Kong’s governmentA huge crowd took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, some driven back by tear gas, to demand more democracy and an investigation into the use of force to crack down on the six-month-long anti-government demonstrations.WorldDec 1, 2019
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UBC says most of its exchange students are out of Hong Kong as protests rock universitiesUBC says 31 of its students were attending four universities in Hong Kong, and 20 have left the area since the school began urging their return last week.Nov 21, 2019
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Last of Hong Kong protesters hold out at university campus as schools reoopenA small group of protesters refused to leave Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the remnants of hundreds who took over the campus for several days. They won't leave because they would face arrest. Police have set up a cordon around the area to prevent anyone from escaping.WorldNov 20, 2019
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U.S. senate passes bill to support human rights in violence-wracked Hong KongThe Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act was passed by voice vote. It now goes to the House, which has already passed similar legislation.WorldNov 20, 2019
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UBC urges exchange students to leave Hong Kong as violent protests continueUBC said 32 of the school's students are currently attending four Hong Kong universities, some of which have been taken over by protesters this week.CanadaNov 16, 2019
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Hong Kong at a standstill as protesters move demonstrations to universitiesLife in this city of 7.5 million has been under strain as thousands of commuters were unable to make it to work and the government appealed on Thursday for employers to show flexibility.WorldNov 13, 2019
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University students flee Hong Kong as violent protests escalateFor the third day in a row, protesters caused major train service disruptions Wednesday, blocked streets and rallied in the central business district. They hunkered down for expected clashes with police at university campuses.WorldNov 13, 2019
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Man set on fire, protester shot by police: Hong Kong violence continuesHong Kong is preparing for Nov. 24 district council elections that are seen as a measure of public sentiment toward the government.TrendingNov 11, 2019
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Hong Kong student protester dies after fall, setting stage for more unrestThe Hospital Authority confirmed that Chow Tsz-lok, 22, an undergraduate student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, had died of injuries.WorldNov 8, 2019
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