Support for Chile's Sebastian Pinera has plunged to just 14per cent amid recent unrest, according to a poll published on Sunday, the lowest approval rating for a Chilean president since the country's return to democracy three decades ago.

Support for Chile President Pinera lowest since Pinochet era: Poll

Hong Kong has fallen into recession, hit by more than five months of anti-government protests that show no signs of relenting, and is unlikely to achieve annual economic growth this year, the city's Financial Secretary said.

Hong Kong enters recession as protests show no sign of relenting

Hong Kong anti-government protesters set fire to shops and hurled petrol bombs on Sunday, police said, after riot police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse thousands in the Tsim Sha Tsui harbour-front hotel district.

Protests erupt in Hong Kong; police fire tear gas to clear rally

Asian shares rose to a three-month high on Monday, as risk assets got a fillip from hopes of a trade deal and strong US corporate earnings, while major currencies marked time as focus shifted to a Federal Reserve rate decision.

Asian shares climb to three-month high, currencies mark time

Hong Kong riot police turned out in force on Sunday as thousands of protesters, many wearing now-banned face masks, converged on the Kowloon harbour front to denounce perceived police brutality over months of clashes in the Chinese-ruled city.

Hong Kong unrest: Protesters gather in force, rally against police brutality

A Hong Kong court has banned people from publishing a wide range of personal details about police officers and their families, including photos, in a bid to halt "doxxing" by pro-democracy protesters.

Hong Kong court bans publishing police details, including photos

The anti-government protest in Hong Kong has entered 22nd week. The Hong Kong protesters extended support for immigrant groups

Hong Kong: Immigrants hold back on Protests

US Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday accused China of curtailing "rights and liberties" in Hong Kong and blasted US company Nike and the National Basketball Association for falling in line with Beijing in a disagreement over free speech.

Pence backs Hong Kong protests in China speech, slams NBA and Nike

Hong Kong is gearing up for what is expected to be a relatively quiet weekend of protests, although there is no sign that anti-government activists are backing down on their calls for greater democracy and other demands.

Hong Kong set for more subdued, quiet weekend of protests

Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters, some waving Catalan flags and banners urging to "fight for freedom together", rallied in support of a separate Catalonia on Thursday (October 24), broaching an issue that is anathema to Hong Kong's Communist Party leaders in Beijing.

Hong Kong Protesters rally for Catalan Freedom

The men jumped Stanley Ho without warning, smashing both his hands with metal rods -- one of the multiple recent attacks against prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy figures that activists have dubbed a "white terror".

'White terror': Hong Kong's China critics beaten in targeted attacks

Hong Kong protesters plan to rally on Thursday evening to show solidarity with people demonstrating in Spain's wealthiest region of Catalonia over jail sentences handed out to nine separatist leaders.

Hong Kong protesters to rally in support of Catalan activists

China's ruling Communist Party will hold a long-delayed leadership meeting next week, state media said Thursday, as Beijing battles unrest in Hong Kong, a lingering trade war, and a slowing economy.

China's leaders to hold key conclave next week

China wants a stable situation in Hong Kong before Carrie Lam goes

China wants Carrie Lam to step down?

Beijing is drawing up a plan to remove Hong Kong's beleaguered chief executive Carrie Lam, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, after nearly five months of pro-democracy unrest.

China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam: Report

Chinese-ruled Hong Kong and Taiwan engaged in a rare squabble on Wednesday over a Hong Kong man accused of murder in Taiwan whose case was used by Hong Kong to promote a now-withdrawn extradition bill.

Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities clash as murder suspect walks free

Hong Kong's legislature on Wednesday (October 23) formally withdrew planned legislation that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, after enduring five months of unrest in the city.

Hong Kong legislature officially kills controversial extradition bill

Hong Kong's controversial bill formally removed. To know more watch the video

Hong Kong formally withdraws extradition bill

Hong Kong released a murder suspect in a case that indirectly sparked mass protests in opposition to an unpopular extradition bill.

Hong Kong releases murder suspect Chan Tong-kai

A murder case that led to mass street protests in Hong Kong should be handled independently by Taiwan, where the suspect allegedly committed the crime, authorities in the Chinese-ruled city said.

Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities tussle as fate of murder suspect in limbo

Hong Kong's embattled government announced extra financial support on Tuesday for the Chinese-ruled city battered by political unrest and facing its first recession in a decade.

Hong Kong government pledges more aid to battered city, no end in sight to unrest

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday on growing optimism that China and the US will sign a partial trade deal next month, while the pound held firm around five-month highs as dealers bet Britain will leave the EU with a Brexit agreement.

Asian markets lifted by China-US trade hopes, pound stands ground

Hong Kong's pro-Beijing leader and the city's police chief visited a mosque on Monday that was struck with blue dye from a water cannon during the latest bout of violent protests.

Hong Kong leader visits mosque struck by blue water-cannon dye

Hong Kong's embattled leader, Carrie Lam, leaves for a visit to Japan on Monday as the Chinese-ruled city struggles to recover from a night of violence in which tens of thousands took to the streets, with further protests planned later in the day.

Hong Kong leader to visit Japan after huge rally, night of violence

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