About 100 protesters gathered outside the Hong Kong representative office in Taiwan, demanding that all political and economic talks with China end immediately, in a show of support to the pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong.
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More than 30 people presumed dead following Mt. Ontake’s eruption
More than 500 rescuers in Japan continue their ongoing efforts of searching for victims of Mt. Ontake’s unexpected eruption over the weekend.
ASEAN issues first statement against ISIS and other terrorist groups
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — In its first ever statement against terrorist and extremist organizations, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sent a strongly worded expression of concern against radical groups in Iraq and Syria saying these groups pose a serious threat to the rest of the world if left unchecked. “ASEAN Member States expressed concern over the rise of violence and brutality committed by terrorist/extremist organisations and radical groups in Iraq and Syria, noting […]
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters injured
In Hong Kong, 26 demonstrators were injured after being subjected to tear gas and beatings in the continuing pro-democracy rallies. This resulted in the declaration of formal civil disobedience in the said Chinese territory, where classes and work were suspended. Said demonstration is now at its third day. An estimated 100 activists were arrested due to joining in the pro-democracy rally.
Estimated 3,100 dead due to Ebola outbreak in west Africa
An estimated 3,100 has already died due to the Ebola outbreak in Guinea, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, 600,674 are recorded positive with the virus. Most number of casualties were recorded in Sierra Leone.
Hong Kong resorts to tear gas to break up democracy protesters after warnings
(Reuters) – Hong Kong police used tear gas for the first time on Sunday to disperse pro-democracy protests and baton-charged the crowd blocking a key road in the government district after Hong Kong and Chinese officials warned against illegal demonstrations. The city’s Admiralty district had descended into chaos as chanting pro-democracy protesters converged on police barricades surrounding their colleagues who had earlier launched a “new era” of civil disobedience to pressure Beijing into granting full […]
Over 30 feared dead after Japan volcano spews ash and rock
(Reuters) – More than 30 people were feared dead on Sunday near the peak of the Japanese volcano that erupted a day earlier, sending a huge cloud of ash and rock tumbling down its slopes, while packed with hikers. Police said they were found in a state of “cardiopulmonary” arrest, but declined to confirm their deaths pending a formal examination, as per Japanese custom. Hundreds of people, including children, were stranded on Mount Ontake after it erupted […]
Russia at U.N. accuses U.S., allies of bossing world around
(Reuters) – Russia used its annual appearance at the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday to accuse the United States and its Western allies of bossing the world around, complaining they were attempting to dictate to everyone “what is good and evil.” The speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the 193-nation assembly was the latest example of the deteriorating relations between Moscow and Western powers, which have imposed sanctions on Russia over the conflict in neighboringUkraine. “The U.S.-led […]
Goggles at the ready as Hong Kong activists brace for crackdown
(Reuters) – Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators surrounding Hong Kong government headquarters braced for a showdown with police on Sunday after accelerating a plan to shut down the heart of the global financial hub. Leaders and supporters of the Occupy Central with Love and Peace movement, many wearing plastic capes and goggles to fend off any police pepper spray attack, urged the public to join the protest to pressure Beijing to allow free elections in the […]
Islamic State defies air strikes by shelling Syrian Kurdish town
(Reuters) – New U.S.-led air strikes against Islamic State fighters failed to stop them from pressing their assault on a strategic Syrian town near the Turkish border on Saturday, hitting it with shell fire for the first time. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said the air strikes destroyed an IS building and two armed vehicles near the border town of Kobani, which the insurgents have been besieging for the past 10 days. It said an […]
Hong Kong clashes, arrests kick-start plans to blockade city
(Reuters) – Violent clashes between Hong Kong riot police and students galvanized tens of thousands of supporters for the city’s pro-democracy movement and kick-started a plan to lock down the heart of the Asian financial center early on Sunday. Leaders and supporters of Occupy Central with Love and Peace rallied to support students who were doused with pepper spray early on Saturday after they broke through police barriers and stormed the city’s government headquarters. “Whoever […]
San Diego Zoo training Komodo dragon
San Diego Zoo trainers is target training the zoo’s 14 year old Komodo dragon to increase its daily activities and help easily move the big reptile without sedating it.
