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Hong Kong protests roll into their 16th weekend - and show few signs of ending
The clashes with police were less sustained than the intense battles of previous weekends.
Tear gas and water cannons used against Hong Kong democracy protesters
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets again today in Hong Kong.
Cathay Pacific announces it is suspending its Dublin-Hong Kong service
The non-stop flights will be shelved from November until March 2020.
Hong Kong protesters march to US consulate to increase pressure on Beijing
Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue as extradition bill withdrawal slammed as 'too little, too late'
Carrie Lam announced yesterday that she is scrapping the controversial extradition bill.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she will withdraw controversial extradition bill
Withdrawing the bill is a key demands of protesters who have taken to the streets in their millions in recent weeks.
Hong Kong leader vows to stay on despite leaked recording
A recording was released of Carrie Lam telling business leaders that she wanted to stand down.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
A large fire in Cork, a heroin seizure by gardaí and Brexit drama had everyone talking today.
Hong Kong activists block routes to airport after violent clashes in metro station
Video footage yesterday showed police pepper spraying protesters in a train carriage.
Police fire tear gas and water cannon as Hong Kong protesters defy rally ban
Police had banned today’s demonstration on security grounds.
Leading Hong Kong democracy activists granted bail after being arrested ahead of weekend protests
More than 850 people have been arrested in connection with protests since June.
Hong Kong police ban pro-democracy rally over fears of violence by protesters
It follows a return to violence during protests in the region last weekend.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as clashes return to city following days of peace
The protests ended a nearly week-long period of peace in the semi-autonomous region.
Twitter and Facebook accuse China of social media campaign against Hong Kong protesters
Facebook and Twitter said they had shut down nearly 1,000 active accounts linked to China.
Hundreds of thousands attend another huge protest in Hong Kong
Weeks of demonstrations have plunged the city into crisis.
'We wouldn’t like to see Tiananmen Square happen again' - Hong Kong citizens in Ireland on why they support the protests
Hong Kongers in Ireland believe there is no end in sight for protesters.
'If we stop now, things will only get worse': More mass protests take place in Hong Kong
Rival pro-democracy and pro-government demonstrations were held in the city today.
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns amid mounting pressure over Hong Kong protests
Cathay said Rupert Hogg had resigned “to take responsibility as a leader of the company in view of recent events”.
US 'deeply concerned' by Chinese paramilitary on Hong Kong border
The US also urged Beijing to honour the territory’s autonomy as pro-democracy protests continued.
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport as protesters ask for forgiveness
After nightfall, a new protest outside a police station in the city was dispersed as officers fired tear gas.
How escalating tensions in Hong Kong have brought one of the world's busiest airports to a standstill
Tensions have been simmering for months in Hong Kong, sparked by a proposed extradition bill with China.
Chaos at Hong Kong airport as riot police clash with pro-democracy protesters staging sit-in
Arrival and departure halls have once again been blocked by thousands of demonstrators.
Chaos at Hong Kong airport after all flights cancelled amid massive pro-democracy protests
Police reports said up to 5,000 people arrived at the terminal.
Versace, Coach and Givenchy apologise after sparking outrage over China t-shirts
Versace was criticised yesterday for a t-shirt that implied Hong Kong and Macau were independent.
Thousands of Hong Kong protesters march despite police ban
The march comes a day after violent clashes with police in nearby town Yuen Long.
Riot police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters defying police ban
Thousands of protesters defied a police ban today.
Mob attack in Hong Kong leaves dozens wounded following protest march
Police in Hong Kong have been criticised for not doing enough to stop the violence.
Tens of thousands march in another huge anti-government rally in Hong Kong
The protests have been sparked by years of rising anger over Beijing’s influence.
Ireland underage goalkeeper Bazunu included in Man City's pre-season tour squad
The former Shamrock Rovers netminder will join Pep’s side on their tour of Asia.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says China extradition bill is 'dead'
However, she stopped short of demands to immediately withdraw the bill.
Hong Kong police arrest five after new night of clashes
Police said the protest group was taking part in an “unlawful assembly”
'Hands off Hong Kong': China sends warning to Britain
Anti-Beijing demonstrations have rocked Hong Kong in recent weeks.
Hong Kong's leader condemns 'extreme use of violence' by masked protesters
Meanwhile, China’s central government has condemned the ransaking of the legislature yesterday.
Hong Kong protest: Riot police fire tear gas on crowd hours after group breaches parliament
Today is the 22nd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from UK to Chinese rule.
How is Hong Kong different to China and what do protesters worry might happen?
After the biggest mass demonstration in years last month, there is more violence in the city today.
Hong Kong leader apologises for extradition crisis but refuses to resign
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Sham apologised at a press conference today.
Hong Kong leader apologises for handling of extradition bill
Lam’s apology fell short of protester demands that she resign.
Tens of thousands hit Hong Kong streets in anger at extradition law
Protesters are calling for the city’s leader Carrie Lam to step down; Lam apologised again today.
Hong Kong leader suspends divisive extradition bill ahead of further protests
More mass protests are expected today, forcing politicians to consider putting the bill on hold to “cool citizens down”.
Hong Kong police face brutality claims after violent clashes over extradition bill
Protesters were met yesterday with police officers who sprayed tear gas and fired rubber bullets.
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