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Racing in Ireland will go ahead behind closed doors on 8 June, with jockeys and stall handlers wearing masks ... ( read original story ...)

Australia's bushfires are expected to continue for months. In Hong Kong, police beat pro-Uighur protesters. And thousands share the winnings from Spain's "El gordo," the biggest lottery in the world. ( read original story ...)

Cities across Asia and Australia were among the first to welcome the new year. Here's a look at celebrations in four places. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong police have warned of legal action against district councillor and former student leader Lester Shum after he called on others to take revenge against the force for the death of a university ... ( read original story ...)

H ong Kong’s police watchdog largely exonerated officers against accusations of excessive force against protesters last year, a conclusion that may end up further angering demonstrators who have ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Beijing-backed leader of Hong Kong ruled out on Friday an independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality against pro-democracy protesters, though she did accept a ... ( read original story ...)

At least one gym reopened after a Covid-19 closure in Hong Kong is using these dividers between machines as a safety measure. Here's what reopened gyms could like in America, and what experts say ... ( read original story ...)

The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent rounds fired by police on Hong Kong's streets during protests last year ... ( read original story ...)

The move for one of China’s largest facial-recognition companies comes as governments and businesses are making increasing use of surveillance technology during the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)

An official watchdog group released a long-awaited report that largely exonerated the use of force by police to suppress Hong Kong antigovernment protests, sparking anger among opposition groups. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's police watchdog has largely exonerated officers for their handling of democracy protests last year. The report said officers had acted within guidelines but called for a review of the use ... ( read original story ...)

In a highly anticipated report, the complaints body offered a largely sympathetic view toward the force as political tensions heat up again. ( read original story ...)

An official Hong Kong police watchdog said in a long-awaited report Friday that officers resorted to violence during 10 months of anti-government protests only when responding to the same by ... ( read original story ...)

A report from an official Hong Kong police watchdog says officers used force only in response to threats to their safety during months of anti-government protests last year ... ( read original story ...)