Julie McCarthy
Stories
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World
Protesters Turn Out In Hong Kong For 15th Straight Weekend
The streets of Hong Kong were hot with protests over the weekend. Tear gas and water cannons were fired by police at protesters after the initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent.
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World
Taiwan Monitors How China Deals With Hong Kong Protesters
Concerns that China might crackdown on Hong Kong have Taiwan determined to maintain its own autonomy. Chinese leaders have long hoped to bring Taiwan under their control.
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Philippine President's War On Drugs Criticized As Crimes Against Humanity
Global human rights activists are pressuring the president of the Philippines about his on-going war on illegal drugs, which they say amounts to "crimes against humanity."
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Pro-Democracy Demonstrators Flood Hong Kong's Streets
Protesters broke into Hong Kong's legislative building on the anniversary of the transfer of the territory from British to Chinese rule.
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'We Are Entitled To Freedom': Hong Kong Protesters Forge On
A series of protests rocked Hong Kong this month. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to use the anniversary of Hong Kong's reversion to China as an occasion to continue protests.
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Business
Brands Push Back On Partnering With Social Media Influencers
Brands are expected to spend up to $10 billion by next year on social media influencers. But some companies are fighting back, accusing influencers of just trying to get something for nothing.
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World
The Philippines' Marawi City Remains Wrecked Nearly 2 Years After ISIS War
The city has a rich heritage of buildings and mosques. Today, the battle scars are as prominent as ever and residents displaced by the conflict complain about the sluggish reconstruction.
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World
Millions Of Voters Turn Out For Philippine's Midterm Elections
Voters went to the polls in the Philippines Monday to choose half of the country's Senate, and its entire House of Representatives. The election is widely seen as a referendum on President Duterte.
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World
Heading Into Indonesia's Election, Islamic Fundamentalism Gains Traction
Voters are deciding on more than 20,000 legislative seats and selecting a president. The incumbent president is pitted against a former military general accused of human rights abuses.
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World
Indonesia's Presidential Race Shows Islamic Fundamentalism Is Gaining Traction
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, is set to go to the polls Wednesday, when voters will choose between incumbent President Jokowi Widodo and a former Suharto-era general.