Daily Archives: 09/21/2019


Solomons Recognized Beijing in Latest Diplomatic Blow to Taiwan

The Solomon Islands announced Saturday the establishment of diplomatic relations with China, becoming the second Pacific island nation in as many days to switch its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan. The moves are part of a long-term effort by Beijing to …


Hong Kong Protesters Burn Flag, Police Fire Pepper Spray

Protesters burned a Chinese flag and police fired pepper spray during a march Saturday in an outlying district of Hong Kong in renewed clashes over anti-government grievances.   Police accused protesters of spraying water at officers during the march by …


Dozens Arrested in Paris ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests

Dozens of demonstrators were arrested at yellow vest protests in Paris on Saturday as more than 7,000 police were deployed to quell any violence by the movement and its radical, anarchist “black blocs.” There were also fears that the demonstrators …