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Macao supports NPC's adoption of amended annexes to HKSAR Basic Law

View of Macao Tower in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region. /VCGThe Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, the Liaison Office of the Centra

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Georgia voting law faces backlash

The state of Georgia and two large Georgia-based companies are facing a backlash for a voting law that many say restricts voting access to people of color and poor people.Scroll images left and right

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Official says HK electoral system changes made to plug loopholes

The amendments to the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) are aimed to plug the loopholes, improve and promote the city's democratic

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Lawmakers deliberate draft amendments to HKSAR Basic Law annexes

Chinese national lawmakers on Monday deliberated draft amendments to Annex I and Annex II to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).The tw

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HK govt pledges to finish amending electoral laws as soon as possible

China's national flag and the flag of the HKSAR outside the HKSAR government building in Hong Kong, south China. /CFPThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)

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U.S. intelligence agency: China didn't interfere with U.S. election

The top U.S. intelligence agency released a report on Monday claiming that China did not attempt to influence the U.S. 2020 election.The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) said it

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Thousands protest peacefully on the eve of Dutch election

On the eve of the Netherlands' general election, some 2,000 people gathered in The Hague on Sunday to protest against the government and its tough coronavirus lockdown. /AFP Police clashed wit

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China adopts decision to improve Hong Kong electoral system

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, on Thursday adopted a decision on improving the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative

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Coupang may raise up to $3.6 billion in its IPO, at a potential valuation of $51 billion

According to an amended S-1 filing, South Korean e-commerce leader Coupang expects to price its initial public offering between $27 to $30 per share, potentially raising up to $3.6 billion. After the

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Niger holds second round of presidential election

People queue up to vote in a polling station in Niamey, Niger, December 27, 2020. /Xinhua Voting for the second round of Niger's presidential election began at around 8 a.m. local time (0700 G

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Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial, what's next?

The U.S. Senate voted to acquit U.S. President Donald Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors for his alleged part in inciting the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attacks. Seventeen Republicans needed to join D

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China urges intl community to facilitate dialogue in Myanmar

File photo of Chen Xu, China's Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva. /Xinhua A demonstrator is detained by police officers during a protest against the military takeover in

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Oscar shortlists for nine categories released

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its nomination shortlists for the 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, in nine categories.Fifteen films, including Chinese-language f

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Oscar shortlists for nine categories released

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released its nomination shortlists for the 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, in nine categories.Fifteen films, including Chinese-language f

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New Google program helps Native Americans vote

02:39 Many Native Americans have trouble voting because they live on reservations without a street address.But a new program from Google is helping solve that problem.Check outThe Chin

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African Union leader Faki re-elected for second 4-year term

The African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat(Right) has retained his position for a second four-year-term after elections which saw him garnering 51 votes during the 34th AU summit.

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Pelosi to deliver impeachment article against Trump on Monday: Schumer

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. /VCG Image U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump on Monday, Senate Ma