Key words : protester occupy
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A pro-democracy group is holding another massive rally in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon, despite police refusing to grant permission for a march.
The crowd at Victoria Park is rallying against the territory's government and the heavy-handed way the police have handled past protests. Some people have already started marching. Demonstrators are also occupying the main streets nearby.
An extradition bill that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China sparked the protests that have continued for more than two months.
The group organized two rallies in June and says more than one million people took part each time.
A 32-year-old protester said the police's decision violates the freedom of demonstration guaranteed in Hong Kong.
He said the protests wouldn't have escalated like this if the government had responded to the people's demands.
Police have been deployed around the park, and there are fears the demonstration could turn violent.
The Chinese government has sent paramilitary police to the city of Shenzhen, which neighbors Hong Kong. That's being viewed as a warning from Beijing not to let the protests grow.
Key words : hong kong new york
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About 500 demonstrators have gathered in a park in Lower Manhattan in New York City in support of protestors in Hong Kong.
Visiting Hong Kong legislator Alvin Yeung called for the rally in Manhattan's Chinatown. Participants wearing black T-shirts chanted "Freedom for Hong Kong."
At one point, they were confronted by people holding Chinese flags who are believed to be from Mainland China.
The protestors marched along a bridge carrying placards and boards.
Yeung said there will be support rallies in 40 major cities around the globe this weekend.
He added it is important to let Hong Kong people know that they are not alone and have the world learn of the latest developments in Hong Kong.
Key words : afghanistan
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A suicide attack on a wedding in the Afghan capital of Kabul has left at least 63 people dead.
The interior ministry says the attacker set off explosives in a packed hall Saturday evening. They say more than 180 people have been wounded.
Local media say the wedding was attended by members of the minority Shiite Hazara community. That community has been repeatedly targeted by Sunni fundamentalists, including the Taliban and the Islamic State militant group.
The Taliban has denied involvement and condemned the attack. The group is trying to negotiate an agreement for the US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in exchange for a commitment not to use the country as a base to launch global terrorist attacks.
The attack also raises concerns about security with a presidential election less than six weeks away.
Key words : arson killed month
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Anime fans from around the world continue to visit Kyoto to mourn the victims of the arson attack on a famous animation studio one month ago.
Thirty-five people were killed and 34 others were injured after a man spread gasoline and set fire to the studio of Kyoto Animation.
Police say eight people are still in hospital, and three of them are in critical condition.
The company says it has received donations worth about 18.8 million dollars.
The suspect, Shinji Aoba, suffered severe burns. Police took him into custody near the site. They are still unable to interrogate him due to his medical condition.
Immediately after the attack, Aoba said he targeted the studio because it had stolen his novel. The studio says his entry in a writing competition was eliminated in the first round of screenings. It says there are no similarities between the piece and any of the studio's own releases.
Police are now analyzing data from Aoba's tablet and smartphone in an effort to gain more information on his claim.
Key words : US state Oregon
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White supremacists and far-right groups have had heated exchanges with counter-protestors in the US state of Oregon.
More than 1,000 members of right-wing groups gathered for a rally in downtown Portland on Saturday. They said the United States is white people's country.
They were confronted by civic groups that oppose violence based on discrimination and prejudice.
The atmosphere grew tense, but police separated the opposing groups and no injuries were reported.
A series of hate crimes based on racial or religious prejudice have taken place in short succession recently in the US.
Investigators believe the mass shooting in Texas on August 3, which killed 22 people, was one such crime.
Democratic Party politicians claim President Donald Trump's discriminatory remarks against immigrants have led to such crimes.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which has been monitoring hate groups and other extremists in the US, says the social divide is behind the violence.
Key words : gun control
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Supporters of stricter gun control are staging rallies across the United States in the wake of a series of mass shootings.
The weekend rallies are taking place at about 100 locations. Deadly shootings occurred in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, earlier this month.
About 100 people gathered in Washington on Saturday, shouting they've had enough of gun violence.
They headed to the White House, the Washington Monument, and other places, and handed out fliers urging Congress to urgently adopt tougher gun laws.
The House of Representatives, led by the Democrats, passed a bill in February mandating background checks for gun buyers.
But the Republican-controlled Senate has not taken up the legislation.
Democrats are increasing their criticism of President Donald Trump for his failure to take action. Gun regulation could become a major campaign issue in the 2020 presidential election.
Key words : senior Japanese
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A senior Japanese official and Iran's foreign minister have agreed that the two countries should continue talks on ways to de-escalate tension in the Middle East.
Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Takeo Mori met Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran on Saturday.
They confirmed that frequent visits to each other's country by their leaders have been contributing to long, friendly bilateral ties.
In June, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Tehran for talks with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani, in an effort to ease tension between the US and Iran.
On Saturday, Mori also held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi.
Mori and the Iranian officials are believed to have discussed a US proposal to launch a maritime coalition for ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz. It's a key route for shipping crude oil.
Key words : leaders of
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Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are expected to discuss support for Africa and global inequality when they meet in France later this month.
The G7 summit is due to open in Biarritz on August 24. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be among the participants.
Global economic growth, as well as such regional issues as Iran and North Korea, have been regular topics at the forum.
A partnership with Africa and the fight against inequality are due to be added as new themes.
The leaders are expected to discuss support for women entrepreneurs in Africa and the development of quality infrastructure on the continent.
Discussions on inequality will likely focus on the uneven distribution of wealth, and how to promote education and job training in developing nations.
The leaders are also expected to follow up on a pledge made in June at the Group of 20 summit in Japan to create trade that is free, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, and stable.
Prospects for a consensus are unclear, as US President Donald Trump disagrees with other leaders on trade. His administration has taken a protectionist approach and focuses on bilateral trade negotiations under the president's America First policy.
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