Protests
Police clash with protesters in Spain after leading Catalan separatists are sentenced
Video footage showed police using batons on some of the demonstrators. Continue reading
Blizzard dials down punishment for Hong Kong gamer amid backlash
China has accused the West of stirring up anti-Beijing sentiment in Hong Kong and reacted strongly to expressions of support for the protests. Continue reading
Hundreds of scientists sign declaration supporting civil disobedience to force climate action
The declaration was coordinated by a group of scientists who support Extinction Rebellion, a civil disobedience campaign that formed in Britain a year ago and has since sparked offshoots in dozens of countries. Continue reading
Protesters rally outside White House against Turkey’s actions in Syria
Trump has said he does not approve of Turkey’s incursion, and his administration said the attack was causing “great harm” in relations between Washington and Ankara.do Continue reading
‘I really can’t bear it anymore’: Hong Kong residents considering exodus abroad
The protests in Hong Kong aren’t just about democracy — they’re also about economics. Continue reading
Duelling Hong Kong protests in Vancouver shut down major intersection near city hall
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Vancouver police began diverting traffic at Cambie Street and Broadway after hundreds of demonstrators spilled into the streets. Continue reading
Protesters face off at rally for Hong Kong in Toronto
The Toronto gathering coincides with months of sometimes-violent demonstrations in the former British territory, now in their 11th weekend. Continue reading
Hong Kong divided as protesters rally for democracy, China
The dueling demonstrations highlighted the political divide in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: It’s not about left and right, it’s about fringe groups creating anarchy
It seems the latest trend, for some, is to hang out at city hall every single weekend and protest, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Officials concerned that arrests in Hong Kong could aggravate violent protests
A Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker expressed fears Thursday that the situation could worsen after police announced the arrests of more than a dozen people following protests earlier this week. Continue reading