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Hong Kong Activist Jailed Over Umbrella Movement Protest
A Hong Kong democracy activist was jailed Thursday over Umbrella Movement mass protests while nine more campaigners face charges, as fears grow that freedoms are under threat in the semi-autonomous city.
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Amid Political Tensions, Hong Kong To Have First Female Chief Executive
Despite several protest marches and a staunch critique of Carrie Lam presented by student and face of 'umbrella revolution' Joshua Wong yesterday. Ms Lam was chosen as newly elected Chief Executive of Hong Kong by a pro-establishment committee comprising 1200 members.
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Pro-Democracy Activists March Before Hong Kong Chief Executive Vote
Pro-democracy activists and hundreds of supporters marched in Hong Kong Saturday ahead of a vote for the city's next leader which they reject as a sham.
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Hong Kong Marks The Second Anniversary Of 'Umbrella Revolution'
Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters holding yellow umbrellas held three minutes' silence outside the city's government offices Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of mass protests challenging Beijing.
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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Escape Jail On Protest Charges
Three leaders of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution" avoided jail today over 2014 pro-democracy protests as a court said political tension would not sway its judgement, in a city divided by Beijing's tightening grip.
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Hong Kong Student Leader Billy Fung, Pleads Not Guilty
A Hong Kong student protester pleaded not guilty today to multiple criminal charges over a demonstration against a pro-Beijing figure, a day after the conviction of an "Umbrella Revolution" leader was blasted by rights activists.
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Hong Kong Activists Mark One Month of 'Umbrella Movement'
Hong Kong democracy activists on Tuesday marked one month of mass protests, calling on supporters to gather for an evening rally wearing the masks they have used to ward off police tear gas and pepper spray.
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Hong Kong Protest Leaders Suspend Planned Vote: Organisers
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists on Sunday suspended a planned vote on the next steps in their month-long protest, hours before it was due to begin due to differing opinions on how the movement should proceed, organisers said.
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Hong Kong Protesters Add Helmets to Their Umbrellas
When Anson Lau first joined Hong Kong's pro-democracy rallies he carried little more than a raincoat and a bottle of water. But as police began wielding pepper spray and batons, the 20-year-old insurance agent has donned a hard hat and home-made body armour, symbols of a new and dangerous phase.
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'External Forces' Involved in Protests, Says Hong Kong Leader
Hong Kong's chief executive says "external forces" are involved in pro-democracy protests that have occupied parts of this financial capital for more than three weeks.
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Icons of Protest: Hong Kong's New Symbols of Freedom
For six days, umbrellas, yellow ribbons, cartoon takedowns of politicians and song lyrics have been festooned across a city whose streets have been cleared of traffic to make way for a new wave of political protest.
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Wedding Snaps, Haircuts and a Library at Hong Kong Protests
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters are getting creative after four days out on the streets. Here's a round-up of Wednesday's quirkiest goings-on at the so-called "umbrella revolution":
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The 'Umbrella Revolution' Takes Hold in Hong Kong
Protesters armed with little more than parasols and determination have brought central Hong Kong to a standstill with their demands for full democracy, in a movement that has been dubbed the "umbrella revolution".
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Hong Kong Activist Jailed Over Umbrella Movement Protest
A Hong Kong democracy activist was jailed Thursday over Umbrella Movement mass protests while nine more campaigners face charges, as fears grow that freedoms are under threat in the semi-autonomous city.
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Amid Political Tensions, Hong Kong To Have First Female Chief Executive
Despite several protest marches and a staunch critique of Carrie Lam presented by student and face of 'umbrella revolution' Joshua Wong yesterday. Ms Lam was chosen as newly elected Chief Executive of Hong Kong by a pro-establishment committee comprising 1200 members.
-
Pro-Democracy Activists March Before Hong Kong Chief Executive Vote
Pro-democracy activists and hundreds of supporters marched in Hong Kong Saturday ahead of a vote for the city's next leader which they reject as a sham.
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Hong Kong Marks The Second Anniversary Of 'Umbrella Revolution'
Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters holding yellow umbrellas held three minutes' silence outside the city's government offices Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of mass protests challenging Beijing.
-
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Escape Jail On Protest Charges
Three leaders of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution" avoided jail today over 2014 pro-democracy protests as a court said political tension would not sway its judgement, in a city divided by Beijing's tightening grip.
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Hong Kong Student Leader Billy Fung, Pleads Not Guilty
A Hong Kong student protester pleaded not guilty today to multiple criminal charges over a demonstration against a pro-Beijing figure, a day after the conviction of an "Umbrella Revolution" leader was blasted by rights activists.
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Hong Kong Activists Mark One Month of 'Umbrella Movement'
Hong Kong democracy activists on Tuesday marked one month of mass protests, calling on supporters to gather for an evening rally wearing the masks they have used to ward off police tear gas and pepper spray.
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Hong Kong Protest Leaders Suspend Planned Vote: Organisers
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists on Sunday suspended a planned vote on the next steps in their month-long protest, hours before it was due to begin due to differing opinions on how the movement should proceed, organisers said.
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Hong Kong Protesters Add Helmets to Their Umbrellas
When Anson Lau first joined Hong Kong's pro-democracy rallies he carried little more than a raincoat and a bottle of water. But as police began wielding pepper spray and batons, the 20-year-old insurance agent has donned a hard hat and home-made body armour, symbols of a new and dangerous phase.
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'External Forces' Involved in Protests, Says Hong Kong Leader
Hong Kong's chief executive says "external forces" are involved in pro-democracy protests that have occupied parts of this financial capital for more than three weeks.
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Icons of Protest: Hong Kong's New Symbols of Freedom
For six days, umbrellas, yellow ribbons, cartoon takedowns of politicians and song lyrics have been festooned across a city whose streets have been cleared of traffic to make way for a new wave of political protest.
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Wedding Snaps, Haircuts and a Library at Hong Kong Protests
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters are getting creative after four days out on the streets. Here's a round-up of Wednesday's quirkiest goings-on at the so-called "umbrella revolution":
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The 'Umbrella Revolution' Takes Hold in Hong Kong
Protesters armed with little more than parasols and determination have brought central Hong Kong to a standstill with their demands for full democracy, in a movement that has been dubbed the "umbrella revolution".
