Tourism in trouble: Hong Kong demos hit economy
Months of protests in Hong Kong have taken a major toll on the city’s economy.
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Hong Kong June retail sales slide, govt says protests dent business
Hong Kong retail sales felt a growing impact in June from mass protests.
Outside meddling has colored Hong Kong protests
Following the storming of the Legislative Council and the vandalizing of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, unapproved protests last Saturday and Sunday have brought the lawlessness surrounding the recent anti-extradition law amendment to a new high.
Ministry seeks ringleaders behind dispute protests
Ministry asks authorities to search for the ringleaders over incitement.
PassApp drivers protest plan to cut fares
Nearly 200 PassApp rickshaw drivers hold a second day of protests in Phnom Penh.
PassApp drivers protest plan to cut fares
Nearly 200 PassApp drivers today held a second day of protests in Phnom Penh to demand that the company drop plans to cut charges for trips.
Court summons unionist Ath Thorn
Phnom Penh Court summons unionist Ath Thorn to appear for a trial next week.
Egypt’s ousted President Morsi dies in court: state TV
Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi dies in court.
Thai army chief warns against polls protests
Thailand’s army chief warns against protests after a disputed election.
Algeria’s president resigns after 20-year rule
Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned on Tuesday, succumbing to six weeks of largely peaceful mass protests driven by youth and pressure from the powerful army against his 20-year rule.
The big hatred in France
As the ‘Yellow Vest’ protests in France become increasingly violent, President Emmanuel Macron and what he stands for have become the focus of the extremists’ hate. As a result, the tone of French political debate is worryingly reminiscent of the 1930s.
Sudan troops crackdown on protests
Sudanese forces used tear gas to disperse protesters, as opponents of al-Bashir defied a state of emergency he declared.
Macron ratings up, says poll
French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity has recovered to levels not seen since “yellow vest” protests broke out in mid-November as support for movement wanes, a poll showed yesterday.
Sudan’s army says it will ‘not allow state to fall’ amid protests
The Sudanese army says it would not allow the state to collapse.
Factory fires four more workers
Prestige Garment Co in Kandal province has fired four more workers this month following protests over the December 22 sacking of a worker representative who was trying to form a union.
Zimbabwe: protests erupt against 150% fuel price hike
People protest in Zimbabwe after the President announced a 150% fuel price hike.
France: 32,000 turn out for new round of ‘yellow vest’ protests
“Yellow vest” movement draws more people in the 9th consecutive weekend protests.
Sudan protests death toll rises to 24
The death toll from protests in Sudan has risen to 24, the head of the Sudanese government fact-finding committee said.
Cintri issues apology for garbage collection disruption
Cintri has apologised to the public over the disruption of garbage collection since December 26.
Land dispute leaders fear for safety
Representatives of residents involved in land disputes in Snuol express fear for their safety following warnings by authorities.
Veng Sreng protest anniversary blocked
Police dismantle a ceremony tent erected by worker unions in Sen Sok.
AL undecided over ending Syria’s membership suspension
There are no change in the pan-Arab body’s position on Syria’s membership in AL.
France: Pres Macron calls for order after ‘yellow vest’ attack on police
French President Macron calls for “order” after a 6th weekend of “yellow vest” protests.
Union leaders prepare appeals
Three of 6 union leaders found guilty of instigating violence during massive protests for higher garment worker wages in 2013.
Three union leaders were not involved in protests: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday defended three of six unions leaders found guilty of instigating violence over their roles in violent protests dating back to 2013, noting that they were not involved in the violent demonstrations.
Six union leaders found guilty
Phnom Penh Court found six union leaders guilty of instigating violence over their roles in violent protests dating back to 2012.
French borrowing costs surge on wage rises, tax cuts
France’s 10-year borrowing costs climbed to their highest level.
Central bank slashes French fourth-quarter growth estimate on protests
French growth is set to slow close to a standstill in the final quarter.
Unionists confident cases will end
Phnom Penh Municipal Court begins the trial against six union leaders over minimum wage violent protests.
Unionists confident cases will end soon
Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Friday began the trial against six union leaders over minimum wage protests in teh wake of the 2013 election that turned violent and led to authorities opening fire and killing at least five demonstrators.
