Basic rights threatened as law enacted, critics charge

[ad_1] HONG KONG — When Britain returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule in 1997, Beijing assured the former colonial power that civil liberties in the city would be preserved. On Saturday, Hong Kong enacted a measure that critics charge will further stifle free expression in a city that until recently was known for its freewheeling style, aggressive media and politically active populace. The…

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Blake Lively apologizes for mocking Kate Middleton ‘Photoshop fails’ after princess reveals cancer diagnosis

[ad_1] Actor and entrepreneur Blake Lively said she’s “mortified” about her joke about Kate Middleton‘s “Photoshop fails” — with the apology coming after the Princess of Wales confirmed Friday that she has undergone treatment for cancer. “I’m sure no one cares today but I feel like I have to acknowledge this,” Lively said in a message shared Friday on…

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Survivors and mourners express shock and horror one day after Russian concert attacks

[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Survivors and mourners express shock and horror one day after Russian concert attacks 01:31 UP NEXT Camembert cheese faces potential threats in production 03:17 Hong Kong passes new controversial national security law 03:45 Police struggle to regain…

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Suspects arrested; death toll rises to 93

[ad_1] 11 people reportedly detained in connection with attack  At least 11 people have been detained in connection with yesterday’s attack, including four people directly involved, the Kremlin said. Alexander Bortnikov, director of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) informed Putin of the detentions, it said. Bortnikov also updated the Russian president on the FSB’s efforts…

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Hong Kong passes new controversial national security law

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MLB opens investigation after allegations that Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was involved in gambling scandal

[ad_1] “The Dodgers are aware of media reports and are gathering information. The team can confirm that interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has been terminated. The team has no further comment at this time,” a statement from the team released early Thursday said. The scandal was first reported Wednesday by The Los Angeles Times and ESPN. According to ESPN, the…

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