Pro Democracy

On Tiananmen Square massacre's 30th anniversary, a look at China's erasure of political history

As China imposes strict censorship and blocks any mention of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, people try hard to prevent this part of history from being erased.

Hong Kong media magnate Jimmy Lai quits after pro-democracy protest arrest

Hong Kong publishing tycoon Jimmy Lai, an outspoken critic of Beijing, has stepped down as editor-in-chief of the Apple Daily after being arrested for refusing to leave a key pro-democracy protest site.

Syrian govt makes 'world record' for air raids; 500 killed

The Syrian air force first launched air strikes against rebel-held areas in July 2012 when the government lost control of swathes of Aleppo city.

From hope to carnage: Activists mourn the Syrian revolution

Most of the peaceful protesters of the early days of the revolt have been killed, jailed, forced into exile or live under siege.

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement: Police use tear gas on protesters

Hong Kong police used tear gas Sunday and warned of further measures as they tried to clear thousands of pro-democracy protesters who had gathered outside government headquarters in a challenge to Beijing over its decision to restrict democratic reforms for the semi autonomous city.

School students join Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests

Hong Kong secondary students joined the ongoing pro-democracy class boycott protesting against Beijing's refusal to grant the city unfettered democracy.