The comments by Junius Ho, widely perceived as threatening toward a pro-democracy legislator, were an escalation of sharp words amid a violent period in Hong Kong.
Author: DANIEL VICTOR
Covering Protests Where There Is a Distrust of Social Media
Daniel Victor, a reporter in Hong Kong, on why protesters there chose not to go after the Instagram moments while marching.
What to Know About Hong Kong’s Evolving Protest Movement
The destructive turn of the protests on Monday raises questions about a leaderless movement and how long China can stand by.
Hong Kong Protests Resume as Police Headquarters Is Surrounded
Thousands of demonstrators returned to Hong Kong’s streets on Friday, putting new pressure on the government over an unpopular extradition bill.
Iran Says It Shot Down a U.S. Drone, Escalating Tensions
The drone was flying over Iranian airspace when it was brought down, Iranian state media reported. The United States disputed the account.
Joshua Wong, Leader of Hong Kong Protests in 2014, Is Freed From Prison
The release of Mr. Wong, who became the face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement in 2014, comes as the city is once again gripped by protest.
A Man in Kazakhstan Held Up a Blank Sign to See if He’d Be Detained. He Was.
Rights watchers said the response by the police was a particularly vivid example of the country’s restrictions on free speech.
Measles Case on Cruise Ship Leads to Quarantine in St. Lucia
The case, on a ship reportedly owned by the Church of Scientology, comes as the United States grapples with the largest measles outbreak in a quarter-century.
Japanese University Says It Won’t Hire Teachers Who Smoke
The move by Nagasaki University is a once-unthinkable decision in a country that has just recently cracked down on its heavy-smoking ways.
Father Saves Toddler After Dingo Drags Him Away From Sleeping Family
The 14-month-old boy suffered a fractured skull and puncture wounds in the attack by a dingo on Fraser Island in Australia, where the wild dogs have attacked people three times this year.