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Vast crowds of black-clad demonstrators thronged Hong Kong on Sunday in the largest anti-government protests since local elections last month that boosted the pro-democracy movement seeking to curb controls by China.It was the first time since August that the Civil Human Rights Front — organiser of million-strong marches earlier in the year that paralysed the Asian finance centre — had received authorities' permission for a rally.It estimated turnout of 800,000 while police said 183,000. Also Read Hong Kong gears up for mass rally as government appeals for calm  Chants of “Fight for freedom! Stand with Hong Kong!” echoed as demonstrators, from students to professionals and the elderly, marched from Victoria Park in the bustling shopping district towards the financial area.As dark fell, some protesters spray-painted anti-Beijing grafitti on a Bank of China building. Riot police stood on guard, restrained as protesters yelled “dogs” and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong sees biggest protests since democrats’ election boost

Coming the day before the city marks six months of the unrest, Sunday's rally in Hong Kong was billed by its organizer as the "last chance" for the special administrative region government to accede to the demands of the opposition camp. It was the first time the Civil Human Rights Front had been granted permission to hold a rally since Aug 18 after what it claimed was a million-strong assembly degenerated into a riot. But instead of demonstrating support for the threat of further disruption, Sunday's march served to show how much the opposition camp has become detached from the general public, as the tens of thousands of participants were much fewer than the organizer boasted of beforehand. Many residents in Hong Kong are fed up with the violence and disruption that have plagued the city for months. The record turnout for the district council elections showed they want to express their views peacefully. Authorities have repeatedly banned major rallies in recent months citing the risk … [Read more...] about SAR must show its resolve to reject violence: China Daily editorial

Beijing: China's exports declined for the fourth consecutive month in November as a trade war with Washington rumbles on, official data showed Sunday, although imports rebounded. Exports were down by 1.1 per cent in the last month of the year, after a drop of 0.9 per cent in October on slowing global demand. The figures were worse than a Bloomberg forecast which expected an increase of 0.8 per cent. Imports were up 0.3 percent from the year earlier, after falling for the previous six months. Analysts polled by Bloomberg had predicted a drop of 1.4 per cent. China's trade surplus with the United States, a key point of anger in the White House, fell to USD 24.61 billion from USD 26.42 billion the month before. The figures were published as the world's top two economies search for an end to the trade war launched last year by US president Donald Trump that has roiled world markets and investor confidence. Negotiations appeared to take a hit after the US passed legislation in … [Read more...] about China exports fall in November, imports recover

Over 40 die in major fire at Delhi’s Anaj Mandi areaThe building did not have a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire Department, said Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services. | One of the worst tragedies in Delhi | Building owner, manager arrestedUnnao rape victim's last rites performedThe victim’s sister was adamant that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath himself come to their residence and promise action in the case. Senior officials and police officers from Lucknow made several failed attempts of negotiation before the family agreed to performing the last rites.Citizenship (Amendment) Bill to be tabled in Lok SabhaThe Bill has triggered widespread protests in northeastern states with a large section of people and organisations opposing the Bill, saying it will nullify the provisions of the Assam Accord of 1985, which fixed March 24, 1971, as the cut-off date for deportation of all illegal immigrants irrespective of religion. | What is Citizenship (Amendment) … [Read more...] about Top news of the day: Over 40 die in Delhi grain market fire, Unnao rape victim laid to rest, and more