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International pressure grows on Hong Kong as EU backs citizens' concern over extradition bill

Hong Kong was facing growing international pressure Thursday over a controversial extradition bill that has prompted violent street protests.

Hong Kong Legislative Council has 'no time set aside' for debate on extradition law; traffic restored day after protests by thousands

Thousands of people filled streets of Hong Kong in recent days to oppose the proposed legislation on extradition of criminal suspects to be sent to mainland China.

Violence breaks out in Hong Kong as protesters demonstrate against extraditions to China

In Hong Kong, violent clashes ensued between the police and protesters who were expressing their anger toward the government's plans to start extradition to China

Vivek Sagar Prasad to lead India's junior men's hockey team in Youth Olympics; Salima Tete named women's captain

Vivek, who is currently representing the Indian men's team in the Commonwealth Games, will lead the a nine-member junior team, while Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem will shoulder the responsibility of vice-captain.

Asia Badminton Team Championships: PV Sindhu wins but India lose to Japan, still progress to quarter-finals

Indian women shuttlers advanced to the Badminton Asia Team Championship quarterfinals despite a 1-4 loss to Japan in which PV Sindhu notched the country's only win.

China warns of chaos if Hong Kong protests continue

China's ruling party mouthpiece warned of "chaos" and expressed strong support for Hong Kong's embattled leader in his face-off with pro-democracy protesters.