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China is trampling on Hong Kong's democracy

China is trampling on Hong Kong's democracy

3 years ago
International

China's overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system is being seen as a watershed moment by those who fear Beijing's encroaching influence

As turmoil deepens, Haitians fear democracy is slipping away
- 3 years ago
- International
Haiti emerged from the brutal and dynastic Duvalier dictatorship to democracy 35 years ago. Now, many Haitians fear a return to autocracy as

Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50
- 3 years ago
- International
Bangladesh is held up by many as a model of development, but as it marks 50 years of independence critics say it risks becoming a one-party state

Hong Kong court adjourns hearing for democracy activists charged with subversion
- 3 years ago
- International
A Hong Kong court adjourned a second hearing on Tuesday of 47 pro-democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, a case that

Pope Francis, speaking of U.S. Capitol assault, condemns people working against democracy
- 3 years ago
- International
Pope Francis said on Saturday people working against democracy must be condemned whoever they are, and lessons should be learned from this

Qatar Participates in 13th Bali Democracy Forum
- 3 years ago
- Local
The State of Qatar participated in the 13th Bali Democracy Forum, which was held under the theme: "Democracy and the COVID-19

Thai democracy movement vows fresh protests after PM snub
- 4 years ago
- International
Prominent leaders of Thailand's pro-democracy movement vowed to return to the streets Sunday to protest against Premier Prayut

Kuwait's new crown prince pledges commitment to democracy and peace
- 4 years ago
- International
Kuwait’s new Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah took the oath of office in parliament on Thursday, pledging the Gulf Arab

The two largest democracies in the world are the sickest now
- 4 years ago
- International
The two largest democracies in the world, India and the United States, are now struggling and flailing in the fight against the coronavirus. India