U.K. neighbors offered a bounty to turn a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist in to Chinese officials
The “wanted” posters were sent by mail, arriving at the homes of Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau’s neighbors in the town near London, notifying them of a bounty.
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Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve
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Argentinian activist tries to enter Pope Francis's hospital room
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Fired USAid workers and HIV activists hold ‘die-in’ to protest Trump and Musk
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America has turned on its friends
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Chinese Embassy Plan in London Sets Off Opposition
Britain appears ready to approve what would be the largest diplomatic outpost in Europe, but neighbors and activists fear tapped phone lines and suppressed protests.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
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The Chinese migrants hoping for a new life in Germany
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Christie offers hilarious reaction to Murray's engagement
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