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A Hong Kong woman holds a mask with slogans written on it -- critics say the ban on face masks during protests is a major step towards authoritarianism

Hong Kong Lashed By Fresh Violence As Thousands Defy Mask Ban

Hong Kong was rocked by fresh violence Sunday as tens of thousands hit the streets to defy a ban on face masks, sparking clashes with police, street fights and vandalism across the strife-torn city.Large crowds marched through torrential rain in peaceful but unsanctioned rallies on both sides of Victoria Harbour, condemning the government for deploying emergency powers to ban face masks at public gatherings.
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Hong Kong ground to a halt on Saturday after another night of violence

Hong Kong Protesters Defy Mask Ban As City Grinds To Halt

Masked pro-democracy protesters marched through Hong Kong in defiance of a ban on face coverings as much of the city ground to a halt on Saturday, with the subway suspended and many shops shuttered following another night of violence.Thousands of protesters staged unsanctioned marches and flashmob protests at multiple locations, a day after the city's leader outlawed face coverings at protests, invoking colonial-era emergency powers not used for half a century.
(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 14, 2018 a photo taken in Paris shows the logo of the application TikTok; Youth-friendly TikTok has said it won't allow political ads because they would clash with the "light-hearted" feeling at the social netw

TikTok Turns Its Back On Political Ads

(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 14, 2018 a photo taken in Paris shows the logo of the application TikTok; Youth-friendly TikTok has said it won't allow political ads because they would clash with the "light-hearted" feeling at the social network
US Senator Mitt Romney is a sharp critic of President Donald Trump, and is the Republican lawmaker speaking out most clearly in opposition to Trump's public call for China and Ukraine to investigate potential 2020 presidential rival Joe Biden

Romney Blasts Trump's 'Appalling' Call To Probe Biden

US Senator Mitt Romney is a sharp critic of President Donald Trump, and is the Republican lawmaker speaking out most clearly in opposition to Trump's public call for China and Ukraine to investigate potential 2020 presidential rival Joe Biden
Hong Kong has been rocked by unprecedented protests for nearly four months, with millions taking to the streets angered by what they see as Beijing's authoritarian rule of the semi-autonomous city

Malaysian PM Says Hong Kong Leader Should Quit

Hong Kong has been rocked by unprecedented protests for nearly four months, with millions taking to the streets angered by what they see as Beijing's authoritarian rule of the semi-autonomous city

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