Hong Kong protesters stage airport rally to win support from visitors as countries issue travel warnings

Hundreds of pro-democracy activists, some wearing face masks and helmets, staged a sit-in at Hong Kong’s airport on Friday hoping to win support from international visitors for their movement. "No rioters, only tyranny," the demonstrators chanted as they began a three-day action – the latest in a string of protests that have rocked the international […]

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Kirsten Gillibrand ends Democrat presidential bid after failing to make next debate

Kirsten Gillibrand, the liberal New York senator who champions women’s equality, has dropped out of the race to become the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nominee.  Ms Gillibrand pulled the plug on her White House bid on Wednesday after failing to qualify for the third candidates’ debate in Texas next month.  The 52-year-old’s championing of progressive causes and […]

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Russian authorities say nothing to worry about after explosion at centre housing smallpox and other deadly diseases

An explosion and fire at a Russian facility that handles dangerous diseases like smallpox, anthrax and Ebola has raised safety concerns even as authorities deny any threat. A gas cannister exploded and started the blaze during renovations on Monday in a decontamination room at the Vector virology and biotechnology state research centre near Novosibirsk, which […]

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NJPW Announces Star is Departing From The Company

It was recently announced by New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) that Michael Elgin has not re-signed with the company. After his current contract with the company expired this past March 31st, the two sides did talk but mutually decided to part ways. Elgin first began appearing for NJPW in 2015 through the promotion’s partnership with […]

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