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Gentrification battle - The Stream - Al Jazeera
Gentrification can be seen in just about any major city all the way from Rio to Hong Kong. So as the world. Protesters marching through the neighbourhood have held signs saying Feed the hungry, eat the rich and Fire to the condos.. In response to the theft, the restaurants owner, Mark Brand, issued a challenge to the Vancouver community - post a picture with a similar sign meant to replace the stolen one, and Save on Meats will help to feed a person in need.
Clashes break out between Hong Kong protesters, residents
The end of a two-day holiday on Friday did reduce the numbers of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong after Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying made an apparent concession by offering talks, even as Beijing restated its resolute opposition to the protests.
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters set deadline for.
September 30, 2014 7:00AM ET Updated 7:30AM ET. HONG KONG. Protesters clash with riot police on Sept. 27, 2014, in Hong Kong. Anthony Kwan / Getty Images. HONK KONG. Pro-democracy protesters use umbrellas to shield themselves. Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have set a Wednesday deadline for a response from the government to meet their demands for reforms after spending another night blocking streets in an unprecedented show of civil disobedience.
Hong Kong police clear Mongkok protest site
Hong Kong authorities cleared street barricades set up by pro-democracy protesters in Mongkok shopping district for a second day Wednesday, after a night of clashes in which police arrested 116 people. Among those arrested were Joshua Wong and Lester.
Hong Kong protesters scrap planned referendum
The two-day vote, which had been scheduled for Sunday and Monday, was supposed to have asked the protesters about counterproposals to an offer made by Hong Kongs government following last weeks talks between student protest leaders and .
Hong Kong protesters battle police
Violent clashes have erupted again in a Hong Kong protest hot spot as activists confronted riot police despite the confirmation of talks between protest leaders and officials to be held early next week. Demonstrators launched a fresh offensive in the.
Abu Sayyaf hostage killing deadline passes
A deadline set by the Philippine rebel group Abu Sayyaf has passed without any word on the fate of a German hostage held for ransom, who they had threatened to behead. The Friday deadline was set by the rebel group, which recently expressed allegiance .
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Clashes in Hong Kong between pro-democracy protesters and police have closed government offices and parliament. Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters clashed with police while trying to expand their��.
Hong Kong activists, government agree to talks
Late on Monday student leaders held a second round of preparatory talks with a government representative, agreeing to move towards formal negotiations. Over the past week, the protesters have demanded that Leung, the Hong Kongs leader appointed by .
The legacy of Hong Kongs Umbrella Man
29, tens of thousands of student protesters in Hong Kongs central business district used umbrellas to shield against police pepper sprays. The scene was captured by thousands. ���It will set a bad precedent, not only for Hong Kong but also for.
The Hong Kong protests as peaceful, gentle and determined.
The summer of 2014 marked an outburst of the conflict between Beijing and Hong Kong about the democratic rights enjoyed by the autonomous region of China. The White Paper issued on 10 June, as well as the results of��.
Protesters and police clash in Cambodia
The park was the only place in Phnom Penh where protests were allowed until it was closed in January after supporters of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) held a protest there aimed at toppling Hun Sen. Phnom Penh municipality .
Hong Kong police clear protest sites
Police officers armed with bolt cutters, chainsaws and sledgehammers have been clearing barricades along a stretch of the main protest site in Hong Kong held by pro-democracy demonstrators for the past fortnight. The police operation early on Tuesday.
Taiwan Shows Support for Hong Kong Democracy amid.
Taiwan Shows Support for Hong Kong Democracy amid Protests ��� Voice of America TAIPEI��� In Taipei, hundreds of people held a sympathy demonstration in support of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong Sunday. Taiwans leaders. Taiwans government has expressed regret over the clashes in Hong Kong Sunday, where thousands of protesters occupied the financial district to push for universal suffrage in the former British colony. During an interview��.
2014: The second-worst year for journalists jailed
The number of journalists held by nonstate actors ��� about 80 have been taken by various groups since the Syrian conflict started in 2011 ��� is unprecedented, according to Robert Mahoney, deputy director at the CPJ. ���Weve never seen so many.
N Korean officials in rare visit to South
The two Koreas are technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce and not a peace treaty. Armed confrontations in recent years have killed soldiers on both sides, and in 2010 a number of civilians were killed when the North bombed a .
Hong Kong protesters clash with police
Thousands of protesters scuffled with police in Hong Kong on Sunday night, stepping up their movement for democratic reforms after being camped out on the citys streets for more than two months. At the main protest site outside government headquarters.
Hong Kong police clear protest sites - Daikhotv
Police officers armed with bolt cutters, chainsaws and sledgehammers have been clearing barricades along a stretch of the main protest site in Hong Kong held by pro-democracy demonstrators for the past fortnight.. Violent clashes had erupted on Monday between anti-protest groups and demonstrators after police removed barricades.. But the spokesperson of one of the main student groups told Al Jazeera that they have not given up on Queensway just yet.
Hong Kong protesters held after clashes
Hong Kong police have arrested 12 protesters blocking several roads in the Mong Kok neighbourhood after a night of clashes, according to a police statement. Thursdays gathering was the first sizeable rally since the last protest camp was cleared last.
Hong Kong protesters clash with police - News Addicted
Violent clashes have erupted again in a Hong Kong protest hot spot as activists confronted riot police despite the confirmation of talks between protest leaders and officials to be held early next week.. Al Jazeeras Divya Gopalan, reporting from Hong Kong, said it was difficult for the police to take action against the protesters as they were spread out and outnumbered the security forces in the area. The clashes come a day. You must be logged in to post a comment.
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Two student protesters have been detained by Hong Kong police, re-igniting the strength of the pro-democracy protests in the region. Lester Shum. Cricketer Hughes remains in a critical condition: Australian batsman Phil Hughes is currently in an induced coma after collapsing on the pitch following a delivery by bowler, Sean Abbot, which missed his helmet and struck the side of his head. Masri, the. UK approved Israeli arms deals worth ��7mn in lead-up to Gaza conflict. The UK��.
Turkish family seeks justice for Berkin Elvan, teen killed in.
Join Al Jazeeras social media community. The Stream is a. The family of 14-year-old Berkin Elvan, who died in March after being comatose for nine months, is seeking justice for his case. Elvan was shot in the head by a police tear gas canister at last years Gezi Park protests. More than 500. Its been 533 days since #BerkinElvan was shot - still no one held. http://fb.me/1EzaxfwnZ �� 2 days ago.. Protesters clash with police over death of Turkish teen. 15-year-old��.
South Korea ready for G20 - Al Jazeera Blogs
South Koreans have long felt that the world only sees them through the lens of the conflict with their unruly neighbour to the north.. Already Korean officials have been applauded for getting the worlds finance ministers to agree to try and avoid a currency war in pre-G20 meetings held late last month. A final. In the 1960s, following a devastating war with the North, the annual income per capita was less than $100. Today the. Hong Kong protesters down but not out.
Fresh clashes in Mong Kok ahead of televised talks to end.
New clashes broke out between protesters and police in Mong Kok early this morning, after a day which saw significant progress on attempts to bring students and the government round the table to thrash out a solution to. Police commissioner Andy Tsang Wai-hung - who has been absent from public view during the past three weeks of turmoil - also delivered a stern warning over what he described as actions that were hurting Hong Kong and hurting our society.
Hong Kong protests: China warns US not to meddle in.
Foreign minister Wang Yi speaks out after John Kerry called on HK police to show restraint over pro-democracy movement.. Comments. 825. The United States and China have clashed over the pro-democracy protests sweeping Hong Kong, with Beijing warning Washington to back off and saying it would not tolerate ���illegal acts���... In 2006-2007 (annual report,.pdf) he was named as a board member ��� a position he has held until at least as recently as last year.
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. of two activists. A demonstration was held on Saturday in Grozny against the human rights group, after which armed men tried unsuccessfully to enter its office before setting it on fire... Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung has warned pro-democracy activists not to return to the streets following the latest outbreak of violence. His comments come after some of the worst clashes between protesters and police since the pro-democracy demonstrations began two months ago. Police��.
Australia offers migrants cash to go home
Instead they are held in detention camps on Manus and Nauru and are expected to be resettled in those countries if their claims are valid. Since the policy was introduced, more asylum-seekers have chosen to voluntarily return to their country of origin.
West-Russia tensions to dominate G20 summit
In addition to Ukraine, the crises in the Middle East are threatening to overshadow the economic agenda. British nationals who become foreign fighters abroad could be prevented from returning home under new laws to deal with fighters in conflicts such.
Hong Kong protests: Students stage rally outside chief.
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters continue to hold key Hong Kong streets as Chinas National Day celebrations begin.. There were no clashes reported Wednesday and only a little arguing. Leung showed no inclination of stepping down and in fact was said to be willing to.. At the National Day reception, Paul Zimmerman wore a yellow ribbon and held up a yellow umbrella amid the crowds. pic.twitter.com/71Vrq2z4US. Updated at 5.55pm AEST. Facebook.
Myanmar army attacks Kachin rebel stronghold
Fighting between the army and Kachin fighters broke out in 2011, ending a truce between the two sides that had held for 17 years.. After a major offensive near Laiza in December 2012, hostilities eased, but sporadic, low-level clashes have continued.
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HONG KONG ��� Groups opposing the ongoing occupation of Hong Kongs key roads dismantled barricades on Monday and clashed with pro-democracy protesters who have occupied the streets for weeks. Following ���.. officers armed with bolt cutters, chainsaws and sledgehammers have been clearing barricades along a stretch of the main protest site in Hong Kong held by pro-democracy demonstrators for the past fortnight. The ��� Al JAZEERA �� 29 minutes ago��.
Occupy Central wont start early, says Benny Tai, after student
A statement from Occupy Central said the clashes and chaos last night were triggered by the government as it refused to listen to people and ruled out genuine democracy in Hong Kong. It added that students. During previous clashes, many protesters held up umbrellas to protect themselves against pepper spray and called on the police to stand down. Im tired and scared.. no ****** on BBC, al Jazeera, CNN, Ive been watching all morning. This is making your��.