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Hong Kong: First person sentenced under new security law
Hong Kong: First person sentenced under new security law

Hong Kong: First person sentenced under new security law

Chu Kai-pong was convicted for wearing a “seditious” t-shirt. A new law has greatly increased the penalties for acts deemed seditious by the courts. A Hong Kong man was sentenced to 14
42 mins ago
Bavaria court upholds monitoring of state's far-right AfD
Bavaria court upholds monitoring of state's far-right AfD

Bavaria court upholds monitoring of state’s far-right AfD

A court in Bavaria has dismissed an objection to the monitoring of the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the southern state. The Munich Administrative Court on Monday said Germany’s domestic intelligence
3 months ago
Bolivia: 17 arrested with links to failed coup
Bolivia: 17 arrested with links to failed coup

Bolivia: 17 arrested with links to failed coup

Those arrested included active and retired military personnel and civilians, a top official said. The government said it had prior knowledge of the failed coup attempt. Bolivian authorities arrested 17 people in connection
3 months ago
Mongolia goes to polls amid growing voter resentment
Mongolia goes to polls amid growing voter resentment

Mongolia goes to polls amid growing voter resentment

Polling stations have opened for parliamentary elections in Mongolia with the ruling party expected to win. However, other parties are expected to narrow the margin amid discontent over corruption and economic woes.
3 months ago
Biden and Trump face off in first 2024 presidential debate
Biden and Trump face off in first 2024 presidential debate

Biden and Trump face off in first 2024 presidential debate

The CNN presidential debate saw President Joe Biden, a Democrat, face off against his Republican predecessor Donald Trump. The 81-year-old and 78-year-old clashed on several issues. US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald
3 months ago
Kenya: Police set up roadblocks as more protests loom
Kenya: Police set up roadblocks as more protests loom

Kenya: Police set up roadblocks as more protests loom

More anti-government protests seem likely in Kenya despite President Ruto’s withdrawal of contentious tax hikes. Clashes at rallies on Tuesday led to the deaths of more than 20 people. Kenyan police erected roadblocks
3 months ago
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