Coronavirus US: Anti-lockdown protests gather momentum

Anti-lockdown protests continued to gather momentum across the United States Monday as armed demonstrators waving Trump 2020 flags and ignoring social distancing rules called for America to reopen immediately.    Crowds gathered close to one another in North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and California, calling for their ‘liberty’. Armed militia groups protested alongside young families and … Read more

Hong Kong police arrest 14 pro-democracy activists on charges of joining unlawful protests last year

Police in Hong Kong arrest 14 pro-democracy politicians, media tycoon and activists – including an 81 year old – on charges of joining unlawful protests last year Pro-democracy activists are arrested on charges of joining ‘unlawful protests At least 14 advocates have been arrested including media tycoon Jimmy Lai Ex-parliamentarian Martin Lee, 81, has also … Read more

Democrat governors resist Trump’s calls to ‘liberate’ amid huge protests

The Democratic governors from Minnesota, Washington and New York are resisting Donald Trump’s calls to ‘liberate’ their states and slammed the president for his encouragement of protesters who have flouted social distancing rules and taken to the streets to demand lockdowns end.  Minnesota’s Democratic Governor Walz clapped back at Trump’s call to ‘liberate’ the state … Read more

Chinese government bans Nintendo game Animal Crossing after players organize political protests

Chinese retailers ban popular Nintendo game Animal Crossing: New Horizons after players use it to organize virtual protests against Xi Jinping and the World Health Organization Chinese retailers have removed listings for Animal Crossing: New Horizons  The bans come after activist groups used the game to organize protests Protests included a mock funder for president … Read more