Military police battalion is assigned to help secure the nation’s capital.- The New York Times
Washington D.C. is the nation’s capital. It is being roiled by protest. And it is the one jurisdiction where the Army can deploy without needing […]
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China issues stern response to landslide victory of Hong Kong pro-democracy forces
HONG KONG — Pro-democracy forces swept Hong Kong district council elections over the weekend, boosting pressure on the city’s Beijing-backed government to listen to protesters’ […]
China slams Hong Kong court’s ruling on anti-mask law as unconstitutional | South China Morning Post
China’s top legislative affairs body has slammed a ruling by the Hong Kong High Court declaring the recently imposed emergency anti-mask law unconstitutional, insisting that […]
The ‘largest internet shutdown ever’ in Iran is happening now. Here’s what you need to know – CNN
Iran has shut down most of its internet in an apparent attempt to stem the spread of nationwide protests. Here’s what you need to know. […]
White House Told Officials to Go Easy on China Over Hong Kong – WSJ
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration offered guidance to officials to maintain a measured response to antigovernment protests in Hong Kong over fears that any public statements favoring […]