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Hong Kong's Current Wave Of Protests Now Longer Than 2014 'Umbrella Movement'

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The unrest in Hong Kong has now surpassed the 79-day protests in 2014 known as the “Umbrella Movement”. That protest ended with protesters being forcibly carried off by police and with their goals not attained. It left, however, a lasting impression on the protesters of today awaking a whole generation of new activists and politicians, some of whom would go on to be elected to the city's legislature.
A Chinese police officer stands guard at the Australian embassy in Beijing

Detained Australian Writer Yang Hengjun Charged With Spying In China

A Chinese native, Yang Hengjun, who is now an Australian citizen, academic and writer has been arrested in China accused of “espionage”. The formal arrest occurred on Aug. 23 after Yang was held in Beijing without charges for several months, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Tuesday.
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Tesla Model 3 Bests Audi R8 and Jaguar XE In Drag Race

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HK police say radical protesters forced use of water cannon, warning shot

Hong Kong police said Monday they were forced to fire water cannon and a warning shot to fend off "extremely violent" demonstrators, following another weekend of clashes at pro-democracy rallies.Sunday's violence in the district of Tsuen Wan, around 10 kilometres (six miles) from the city centre, was some of the worst in twelve weeks of political unrest roiling the international financial hub.As night fell, a group of officers were cornered by protesters armed with bricks and other weapons.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made a surprise visit to the G7

Trump switches tone on Iran, raising hopes at G7

US President Donald Trump said Monday he had agreed to the Iranian foreign minister flying in for a G7 summit and insisted he was not seeking regime change in Tehran -- a change of tone that could lower tensions.Mohammad Javad Zarif made a surprise appearance at the summit in Biarritz on Sunday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is seeking to broker a deal between Iran and the United States.

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