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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democracy leaders

Nov 22, 2024

Beijing [China], November 22: The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa programmes to assist those escaping the city's ongoing political repression.

Ukraine reports launch of intercontinental ballistic missile on Dnipro region by Russia

Nov 22, 2024

Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million at art auction

Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Commission recommends arms sales upgrade for Taiwan

Nov 22, 2024

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