Hong Kong police asked banks to freeze ex-lawmaker Hui’s accounts

[ad_1] HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police said on Monday they had asked banks to freeze Ted Hui’s accounts because they suspected money-laundering by the ex-lawmaker, who fled to…

France to launch platform to flag excessive police checks, Macron says

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he delivers a joint statement with Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (not seen) after a meeting at the Elysee Palace…

Labor Could Be Detroit’s Next Big Disruption

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Italian coronavirus cases likely “10 times higher than reported”

[ad_1] ROME, March 24 (Reuters) – The number of cases of coronavirus in Italy is probably 10 times higher than the official tally of almost 64,000, the head of the…

Britain stands steadfast with France after beheading: PM Johnson

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a news conference amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Downing Street in London, Britain, October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Henry…

U.S. imposes sanctions on four Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

[ad_1] By Humeyra Pamuk, David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on four more Chinese officials in Hong Kong’s governing and security establishment over their…

Exclusive: U.S. preparing new sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown – sources

[ad_1] By Humeyra Pamuk, Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is preparing to impose sanctions on at least a dozen Chinese officials over their alleged role in Beijing’s…

Israel Protests Turn Focus to Women’s Rights Amid Religious Parties’ Rise

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HK’s top leader piles up cash at home after U.S. sanctions

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference following the annual policy address in Hong Kong, China November 25, 2020. REUTERS/Lam Yik HONG KONG (Reuters)…

UK concerned by Iran actions, calls for de-escalation – May’s spokesman

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a speech at headquarters of Joint Forces Command in Northwood, London, Britain July 8, 2019. Matt Dunham/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters)…