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HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to up to 10 years in prison Tuesday in the single largest trial under a national security law that critics say has been used to all but eliminate political dissent in the Chinese territory. Benny Tai, 60, a former law professor at […]
A Hong Kong judge has criticised the government over its delay in processing a legal aid application relating to a challenge over a planned tech hub. Social worker Eddie Tse in front of Hong Kong’s High Court on November 11, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. After rejecting activist Eddie Tse’s application to suspend proceedings in a […]
‘Gruesome conditions’: Activists urge Ontario to ban applications for new trial pens | Globalnews.ca
Ontario has recently made the decision to open up new applications for train and trial pens, which animal activists are calling a controversial practice that pits trained hunting dogs against wildlife such as coyotes, foxes and hares. The Ford government opened the application window for new train and trial pens on Oct. 1, allowing individuals […]
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Just a few days remain for Pennsylvania voters ahead of Monday’s voter registration deadline. Legislators, faith leaders and activists in Philadelphia are calling on residents to get involved before it’s too late. The Black […]