Saturday, May 7, 2022

Beijing loyalist John Lee voted in as Hong Kong's next leader after uncontested election

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John Lee was elected as Hong Kong's next leader Sunday, after winning over 99 per cent of votes cast by a largely pro-Beijing election committee.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-election-john-lee-1.6445824?cmp=rss

Mariupol evacuations resume after Ukraine accuses Russia of violating ceasefire

UKRAINE-CRISIS/AZOVSTAL-EVACUATION

Authorities in Mariupol have accused Russian forces of violating a ceasefire and firing at a car involved in evacuation efforts from the city's Azovstal steelworks.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-fires-on-mariupol-evacuation-1.6443742?cmp=rss

North Korea tests suspected submarine-launched missile, South Korean military says

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North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile designed to be launched from a submarine on Saturday, South Korea's military said, apparently continuing a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations that may culminate with a nuclear test in the coming weeks or months.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/north-korea-suspected-ballistic-missile-1.6445383?cmp=rss