Hong Kong activists and plight of the Uighurs: human rights this week in photos
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Read MoreIndependent Rex Patrick moves after similar parliamentary motions passed in Canada and the NetherlandsAn Australian senator will seek support from fellow upper house members to recognise China’s treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority as genocide, afte…
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Read MoreParliament’s move was not supported by Trudeau and likely to raise diplomatic tensions between the two nationsCanada has become the second country in the world to describe China’s treatment of its Uighur minority as a genocide, following a contentious …
Read MoreData shows Covid has taken far greater toll than flu, to which it is often dismissively comparedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than 20.5 million years of life may have been lost to the coronavirus pandemic in 81 countr…
Read MoreStatement made no mention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor but Canada has tried to build global support to secure their releaseChina has lashed out against Canada for signing a declaration denouncing the arbitrary detention of foreign citizens, des…
Read MoreForeign ministry said it terminated agreement with Taiwan to open office after Beijing urged country to ‘correct their mistake’Guyana has abruptly terminated an agreement with Taiwan to open an office in the South American country, hours after China ur…
Read MoreCountries have adopted different rules on business activity, education, socialising and travelCurfews and lockdowns Restrictions have largely been relaxed in most of Brazil’s 26 states, although several continue to limit opening hours for bars, restaur…
Read MoreGopalan Balachandran said he wants to celebrate with her in person once it’s safe to travelKamala Harris’s Indian uncle plans to visit the United States to congratulate her once he receives a Covid-19 vaccine, he said on Thursday, after his niece becam…
Read MoreDominic Raab says government aiming for early autumn target for first dose rollout; New South Wales records six new casesArrivals in UK could be asked to stay in quarantine hotelsIndia begins world’s biggest Covid vaccination programAustralian Open see…
Read MoreCanada allowed family of Meng Wanzhou to visit herOttawa believes China sees detentions are bargaining chipChinese authorities have said they allowed two imprisoned Canadians to phone their families at Christmas – the first time one of the men had spok…
Read MoreChief financial officer received multiple death threats during time in Vancouver, Canadian court toldHuawei’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has received multiple death threats – including bullets in the mail – while under house arrest in Vanco…
Read MoreIndia condemns ‘unacceptable interference’ from Canadian PMTrudeau called clashes between police and farmers ‘concerning’India has summoned Canada’s top diplomat to protest at comments by Justin Trudeau on recent mass protests by farmers in the country…
Read MoreThe Goldman environmental prize honours the achievements of grassroots activists in six continents, recognising their efforts to protect natural habitats and push for political change, often at great personal riskPlastic in paradise: Goldman prize winn…
Read MoreTrading allies such as Brazil are at the head of the queue for Beijing’s huge drug distribution programme Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThere was no VIP on board the plane from China that arrived in São Paulo airport earli…
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