Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 14km ENE of Suyan, Philippines
A 25-year-old from Shenzhen crossed the border to join HongKong protests, then wrote essays about them online. Last month, he was detained for 10 days, threatened and made to sing "There is no new China without the Communist Party," he says
1 year ago"Five demands, not one less."
North Korea emphasizes self-reliance amid stalled nuclear talks with U.S
1 year agoStill a lot of people arriving while chanting inside Central Station #antiELAB
1 year agoPolice displayed black flag in the middle channel of Murray Building and Champion Building. (3:05 PM)
1 year ago"Pass the act, Free Hong Kong," thousands of protesters shouted. #antiELABhk
1 year agoLarge crowds today in Central attending a rally in support of the passage of the HK Human Rights and Democracy Act by the U.S. Congress, which, if passed, would require U.S. gov't to review "the degree to which HongKong's autonomy has been eroded" every year
Afghanistan Presidential Palace says the Afghan govt sees Taliban violence as the main hurdle on the way of the peace process.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 200km E of Namie, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 7km SSW of Yanling, China
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 1km S of Neijiang, China
1 year ago#HongKong Press Photographers Association issued statement condemning police for pepper spraying reporters when no protesters were present in the vicinity. A photo provided by a member shows the police aiming at a journalist. 8 were hit and two sprayed directly in the face
1 year agoAt 2am, with all the protestors gone, a tiny group of press and onlookers remained at Mongkok police station.
1 year ago[23:50 Tai Po] A young boy was beaten by several police officers. A police rescuer did not seem to have made any progress after the first aid. At this point, the police officers and the MTR staff communicated and then stopped.
1 year agoThe last photo shows police pepper sprayed a group of journalists when they moved back on the pavement per police's request
1 year agoTai Po Market Station saw some violent police actions after protesters damaged ticket gates there. This clip by CUHK Campus Radio
1 year agoMong Kok police station was targeted after several smaller protests ended. Officers charged down Nathan Road, quickly clearing crowds. #HongKongProtests
1 year agoProtests broke out across Kowloon and the New Territories on Saturday night as parts of four MTR stations were vandalised. Photo: HKFPInMediahk.
A Union officer was arrested in Sha Tin. The organisation said it strongly condemned unreasonable arrests and violence against workers of the social and political sectors.
1 year agoPhoto of police deploying pepper spray against an HKFP journalist who had retreated to the pavement as requested. Courtesy of @initiumnews
1 year agoA man caught smoking in Tseung Kwan O station allegedly hit a woman, and others retaliated by hitting him on the head. When he was sent to hospital, others confronted police, and another man was held to the ground.
1 year agoHongKong police pepper-sprayed a group of journalists in Mong Kok - including an HKFP reporter - whilst pushing them away from an area where arrests were taking place
1 year agoOn Nathan Road in Mong Kok, where hundreds have gathered in a stand-off with officers outside a police station, the elite Raptors have formed a line #HongKongProtests
1 year agoProtesters have started a fire outside Mong Kok Police Station, but fire engines swoop in to put out the flames
1 year agoAs night falls, there are still 200 people outside Prince Edward station, demanding that the MTR release CCTV footage of what happened on August 31. Over in Kowloon Bay, there are still almost 100 protesters in Telford Plaza
1 year agoAt New Town Plaza in Sha Tin, dozens have surrounded a pillar to read printed slogans and put up messages of support for protesters #HongKongProtests
1 year agoPhilippines IS claims motorcycle bomb attack on Kalawag Christian community
1 year agoTelford plaza: string of loud and powerful chants by a group of protesters, mostly young people. #antiELAB
Pakistan has declined India's request for permission for the aircraft of Indian President Ramnath Kovind to use Pakistan airspace during his upcoming official trip to Europe. President of India will leave for Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia on September 9th
1 year agoProtesters kneel outside an exit of Prince Edward MTR station. Amid rumours that 3 protesters were beaten to death by police last week in the station, the government issues a statement to refute this #HongKongProtests
At least six media workers were abducted in Zurmat district in the eastern province of Paktia, sources said. The journalists were heading to cover a ceremony in the province
1 year agoResidents in Tung Chung and riot police are in a stand-off, with some people shouting abuse at the officers
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 79km ENE of Mutsu, Japan
1 year agoAfter a second consecutive day of sit-ins at Prince Edward — demanding CCTV footage of police actions there on August 31 — the MTR announced the closure of the station at 4:30pm Saturday. Photo: @mtrupdate
1 year agoOver a hundred people have gathered at an exit of the Tung Chung MTR station to chant slogans at riot police there. The crowd is gradually growing and MTR says train services along Tung Chung line is reduced to 15 minute intervals.
US Secretary of Defense says security of marine navigation is a priority and will prevent threats from Iran and China
1 year agoIn Tung Chung MTR station a standoff between passengers and riot police forming a line outside is beginning to dissipate as people get back on the trains to move elsewhere on the rail network. #HKprotests
Hong Kong authorities limit airport transport services and controlling access to terminals as they brace for a second weekend of disruption following overnight demonstrations that turned violent
1 year agoRiot police are also on stand by in Tung Chung near the airport. The local MTR Station was damaged by protesters last Sunday, which led to riot police storming the trains on the platform
Iranian television: Ship arrested in Gulf waters on charges of fuel smuggling and arrest of 12 people on board of Philippine nationality
1 year agoA water cannon truck has been spotted at the airport on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Stand News.
Hong Kong Police check buses heading to airport