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Solomon Islands police find 3 bodies after violent protests | AP News
Solomon Islands police found three bodies in a burned-out building and arrested more than 100 people after violent protests sparked by concerns about the Pacific nation's increasing links with China.
Australia is creating instability in SolomonIslands .
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Police arrest dozens amid unrest in Solomon Islands
Forensic teams launch an investigation after police find three charred bodies in Solomon Islands amid unrest
11/27/2021 8:05:00 AMRead more...
Iranian police crack down as protests over dry river turn violent
Iranian police crack down as protests over dry river turn violent
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Solomon Islands PM blames foreign powers for unrest as protests spread
Solomon Islands PM blames foreign powers for unrest as protests spread
11/26/2021 6:40:00 AMRead more...
Solomon Islands leader blames foreign powers for unrest | AP News
The leader of the Solomon Islands blames foreign interference for protests that have ravaged the capital in recent days. He says some are upset over him switching allegiance from Taiwan to China. But critics also blame a lack of services and corruption.
I resigned, haaretz.
China was the aggressor with those aircraft. Taiwan did nothing to cause that. It's that simple.
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Turkish police tear-gas women protesting over violence | AP News
Turkish police have fired tear gas to break up a protest by women in Istanbul. They were marching to demand the country return to a landmark international treaty that is meant to protect women from violence.
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Australia deploys peacekeepers as riots rock Solomon Islands
Australia rushed peacekeepers to the Solomon Islands Thursday hoping to quell riots that threatened to topple the Pacific nation's government and left its capital ablaze.
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Philippines rejects China's demand to remove ship from shoal | AP News
The Philippines’ defense chief has rejected China’s renewed demand that it remove its outpost on a disputed South China Sea. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says Chinese coast guard ships should leave the area and stop blocking Manila’s supply boats.
Please don't confuse people! Avoid the heavy and the light! What is the truth? Philippine ships have stayed in Renai Reef for many years! thank you
Damn Chinks
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Australia sending troops, police to Solomons amid unrest | AP News
Australia says it's sending police, troops and diplomats to the Solomon Islands to help after anti-government demonstrators defied lockdown orders and took to the streets for a second day in violent protests.
11/25/2021 10:37:00 AMRead more...
Buildings set ablaze in Solomon Islands in anti-government protests
Several buildings set alight in the Solomon Islands' capital as thousands of protestors hit the streets in a second day of anti-government riots
11/25/2021 7:55:00 AMRead more...
Solomon Islands enters 36-hour lockdown after protests turn violent
Solomon Islands enters 36-hour lockdown after protests turn violent
11/25/2021 4:20:00 AMRead more...
Lockdown in Solomon Islands after protesters loot stores, burn buildings
Solomon Islands announces curfew as crowds of protesters set fire to buildings, including a police station, and loot shops in an eruption of anger at the government
11/25/2021 4:15:00 AMRead more...
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11/25/2021 3:58:00 AMRead more...
China accused of 'harassment' in South China Sea after vowing to back down
Chinese government vessels continued to follow and photograph Philippine boats resupplying troops on a disputed South China Sea atoll on Tuesday, Manila said.
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JPMorgan's Dimon says he regrets China Communist Party comment
JPMorgan's Dimon says he regrets China Communist Party comment
11/24/2021 5:32:00 PMRead more...
Why ‘Matrix’ And ‘Spider-Man’ Sequels May Determine Hollywood’s Future In China
Why ‘Matrix’ And ‘Spider-Man’ Sequels May Determine Hollywood’s Future In China
11/24/2021 4:56:00 AMRead more...
It's not just Peng. China is cracking down on MeToo movement | AP News
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Huang Xueqin, who publicly supported a woman when she accused a professor of sexual assault, was arrested in September. Wang Jianbing, who helped women report sexual harassment, was detained along with her.
11/24/2021 4:18:00 AMRead more...
Women’s Tennis Had to Stand Up to China
Other sports could get away without direct confrontation. Peng Shuai feels like a turning point.
11/23/2021 10:36:00 PMRead more...
China protests passage of US destroyer through Taiwan Strait
China has protested the passage of a U.S. Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a deliberate move to undermine stability in the region
11/23/2021 5:17:00 PMRead more...
Hong Kong to allow residents of mainland to vote in election
Hong Kong's leader says authorities will set up polling stations at the border with mainland China to allow Hong Kongers living there to vote during upcoming legislative elections
How about some of remote islands owned by China? I am sure there are HKers there waiting to vote and 'care' so much the state of the city
Why are you voting? Isn't it a comedy to decide the outcome and vote?
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Mainland Gains, HKEX Makes It Easier For US-Listed Chinese Companies To Re-List
The electric vehicle ecosystem continued to soar in China overnight:
11/23/2021 2:36:00 AMRead more...
Dozens in Congress still vote remotely as critics slam COVID policy
As COVID recedes, critics say some members of Congress are abusing a pandemic policy meant to allow remote voting for health reasons, but not convenience or politics.
11/23/2021 2:32:00 AMRead more...
JPMorgan grants Hong Kong staff up to $5,000 for hotel quarantine
JPMorgan grants Hong Kong staff up to $5,000 for hotel quarantine
11/22/2021 1:00:00 PMRead more...
Xi says China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia
Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbors, despite a rise in regional frictions. Xi spoke during a virtual conference with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Remember that scene in Mars Attacks! where the Martians cary around the translator?
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Tesla's Musk says Model S Plaid may come to China around March
Tesla's Musk says Model S Plaid may come to China around March
11/22/2021 11:50:00 AMRead more...
Myanmar junta chief to be absent from China-ASEAN leader summit -sources
Myanmar junta chief to be absent from China-ASEAN leader summit -sources
11/22/2021 9:35:00 AMRead more...
Russia moves with a new swagger in South-East Asia
But its regional influence remains limited
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Opinion | The GOP bets on resentment over problem solving
McCarthy is fully aware that the dominance of a resentment narrative serves Republicans' interest.
11/22/2021 4:56:00 AMRead more...
Photos of missing Chinese tennis star posted online
An employee of Chinese state TV has posted photos of missing tennis star Peng Shuai online in a new effort to dispel concern about her disappearance after she accused a senior leader of sexual assault
What does SHE say?
Well, I, for one, feel totally relieved and satisfied. No wait, the other thing.
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IOC says Peng Shuai has told Olympic officials she is safe
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has taken part in a 30-minute video call from Beijing with IOC officials and told them she was safe and well, the Olympic body said on Sunday.
CCP is a big liar. His propaganda machine always produces the fake news. What happened with Peng Shuai? WhereIsPengShuai BoycottBeijingOlympics
Where is she? Boycott Chinese Olympic game
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Purported Photos Of Missing Chinese Tennis Player Peng Shuai Released By State Media Editor Spark Questions
Chinese state media claims Peng Shuai recently shared images of herself on a social media app:
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Covid: Douglas Ross calls for evidence that passports work
Covid: Douglas Ross calls for evidence that passports work
11/21/2021 7:17:00 PMRead more...
Opinion | Enes Kanter: Move the Olympics for Peng Shuai’s Sake
The IOC shockingly echoes Beijing’s rhetoric on the tennis star’s disappearance.
opinion EnesKanter And womens tennis proves to be the toughest sport in the world -- because these wonderful ladies are not afraid to speak up. 👊👊👊👊👊
opinion EnesKanter Perhaps Stacey Abrams and BLM can reason with Xi
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Missing Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Seen in Public, Skeptics Uncertain
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has resurfaced -- so it appears -- after being MIA for weeks.
11/21/2021 5:24:00 PMRead more...
Bulgarians vote in runoff presidential election
Bulgarians vote in the second round of the presidential election, weary of widespread corruption in the European Union's poorest member state
11/21/2021 5:15:00 PMRead more...
Venezuela votes in regional election under international eye
Venezuela’s electoral system will be put to the test as millions of voters across the South American country are expected to decide thousands of races in a highly scrutinized regional election.
11/21/2021 10:16:00 AMRead more...
China reduces ties with Lithuania in Taiwan spat
China has reduced its official relations with Lithuania to below ambassador level after Taiwan, the island democracy that Beijing claims as part of its own territory, was allowed to open a representative office in the Baltic nation.
TaiwanCanHelp
Good! Glad to see China take the initiative to decouple w/ the world! SupportTaiwan BoycottBeijing2022 BoycottBeijingOlympics
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Tennis-Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured
Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured
11/21/2021 8:55:00 AMRead more...
Video of missing Chinese tennis star posted online
The editor of a Communist Party newspaper in China posted a video online that he said shows missing tennis star Peng Shuai watching a match, as the ruling party tried to quell concerns abroad about Peng after she accused a senior leader of sexual assault.
11/21/2021 7:23:00 AMRead more...
Photos Of Missing Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Posted Online
A Chinese state TV employee posted the photos apparently to assuage concern about her disappearance.
11/21/2021 12:56:00 AMRead more...
Purported Photos Of Missing Chinese Tennis Player Peng Shuai Released By State Media Editor Spark Questions
Chinese state media claims Peng Shuai recently shared images of herself on a social media app:
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Trump Actively Seeking Vengeful Ouster of Alabama's Republican Governor, Report Says
Trump has “privately blamed” Gov. Ivey for the cancellation of one of his rallies
11/20/2021 11:33:00 PMRead more...
Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams Among Athletes Asking “Where Is Peng Shuai?”
'This must be investigated and we must not stay silent.'
11/20/2021 8:35:00 PMRead more...
Reports of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai raise more confusion
The disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has sparked international outrage. The 32-year-old has not been seen since she accused a Chinese official of sexual assault two weeks ago.
11/20/2021 4:28:00 PMRead more...
Photos of missing Chinese tennis star posted online
An employee of Chinese state TV has posted photos of missing tennis star Peng Shuai online in a new effort to dispel concern about her disappearance after she accused a senior leader of sexual assault.
11/20/2021 1:28:00 PMRead more...
Photos of missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai posted online
There was no indication when the photos of Peng Shuai were taken.
11/20/2021 1:10:00 PMRead more...
Tennis-Reaction to the disappearance of Chinese player Peng Shuai
Tennis-Reaction to the disappearance of Chinese player Peng Shuai
11/20/2021 4:00:00 AMRead more...
Purported Photos Of Missing Chinese Tennis Player Peng Shuai Released By State Media Editor Spark Questions
Chinese state media claims Peng Shuai recently shared images of herself on a social media app:
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China furious with Joe Biden as he mulls diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
'Politicizing sports is against the Olympic spirit and harms the interests of athletes from all countries,' said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson.
11/19/2021 8:14:00 PMRead more...
IOC won't comment on Peng Shuai's disappearance, says 'quiet diplomacy' best solution
IOC won't comment on Peng Shuai's disappearance, says 'quiet diplomacy' best solution
11/19/2021 7:58:00 PMRead more...
China Foreign Ministry Claims They're 'Not Aware' Of Tennis Star Peng Shuai's Disappearance
The China Foreign Ministry is claiming they're 'not aware' of the disappearance of tennis star Peng Shuai, who vanished after accusing a powerful Chinese politician of sexual assault.
11/19/2021 7:34:00 PMRead more...
EXPLAINER: What drives high-profile disappearances in China
The disappearance of tennis star Peng Shuai in China following her accusations of sexual assault against a former top Communist Party official has shined a light on similar cases involving political dissidents, entertainers, business leaders and others.
11/19/2021 2:20:00 PMRead more...
China says 'not aware' of tennis player Peng Shuai issue
China's Foreign Ministry says it isn't aware of the controversy surrounding tennis professional Peng Shuai, who disappeared after accusing a former top official of sexually abusing her.
11/19/2021 12:33:00 PMRead more...
WTA chairman willing to pull out of China if tennis star Peng Shuai not accounted for
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11/19/2021 12:20:00 PMRead more...
WTA threatens to pull out of China as concerns for Peng grow
Tennis star Peng Shuai has not been seen or heard from publicly since early November when she accused a former vice-premier of sexually assaulting her.
11/19/2021 12:15:00 PMRead more...
Serena Williams latest tennis great to ask: Where is Peng Shuai?
Serena Williams said Thursday she's 'devastated and shocked' about the continued public absence of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, adding her powerful voice to
11/19/2021 11:12:00 AMRead more...