Anger in Hong Kong as protesters compared to slaves
A prominent businesswoman has sparked outrage in Hong Kong by comparing the city's pro-democracy protesters to African-American slaves.
For Hong Kong youngsters, protests bring taste of freedom
A month on the streets has given young Hong Kong democracy protesters a taste of life outside the city's cramped shoebox apartments.
No end in sight for Hong Kong protests after talks
Hong Kong student leaders said they may not take part in further talks with the government after accusing city authorities of failing to make any meaningful offer.
Hong Kong leader: Democracy would see poor people dominate vote
Hong Kong's leader told media that if the government met pro-democracy protesters' demands it would result in the city's poorer people dominating elections.
HK legal chief says govt 'impartial' on police brutality
Hong Kong's justice chief insisted that any prosecution of plainclothes officers who were filmed beating a handcuffed protester would be handled impartially.
Hong Kong police 'removed' over protest brutality video: govt
Hong Kong police officers involved in an apparent assault on a protester have been "removed" from their positions, the city's security chief said..
Hong Kong leader says protests have 'almost zero chance'
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters have an "almost zero chance" of changing Beijing's stance and securing free elections despite more than two weeks of rallies.
Hong Kong protesters vow to fight on as talks collapse
Crunch talks between Hong Kong democracy protesters and the government were called off .
HK protesters remain at government HQ as deadline looms
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters remained stubbornly encamped outside the city's government headquarters in the early hours of Monday.
Huge Hong Kong rally as protesters reopen door for talks
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters held a peace rally in central Hong Kong in defiance of recent attacks against their ranks.
L'Oreal suspends all business travel to Hong Kong: company
The world's top cosmetics group L'Oreal said it was suspending all business travel to Hong Kong due to street demonstrations.
Hong Kong protests turn festive after tear gas chaos
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters turned parts of Hong Kong into a massive street party on Monday night.
Protesting Hong Kong students storm government complex
Dozens of protesters took part in an ongoing student demonstration against Beijing's refusal to grant the city unfettered democracy.
Tony Blair to contribute to book on Kazakhstani Constitution
Foreign experts and politicians will put together a book on the Constitution of Kazakhstan.
China slams Hong Kong democracy poll despite 800,000 votes
Organisers urged Hong Kong's government to take seriously an unofficial referendum on democratic reform after nearly 800,000 people voted in the Chinese city, but state media in Beijing dismissed the ballot as unpatriotic.
Dalai Lama in democracy call ahead of Tibet autonomy push
The Dalai Lama has called for democracy in China and offered prayers for victims of the Tiananmen crackdown ahead of the launch Thursday of a new campaign for autonomy in his Tibetan homeland.
Fiji sets September 17 for return to democracy
Fiji's military rulers Friday set September 17 as the date for the South Pacific nation's first democratic elections in nearly eight years following a military coup.
First woman to head Egypt party worried over military
The first woman to head an Egyptian political party has expressed concern that a return to military rule could threaten democracy in a country roiled by three years of turbulence.
Elections don't always lead to democracy, says Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke passionately Wednesday about the "incredible yearning for modernity" sweeping across the world, warning that free elections do not necessarily usher in true democracy in many countries.
Embattled Turkey PM faces tough visit to EU
Turkey's embattled Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan sought Monday to downplay the risk of a crisis with the European Union as he headed to Brussels facing a row over controversial judical reforms.
