Tag: Activism
What's at stake as 2 Hong Kong journalists await a verdict in their sedition trial?
HONG KONG -- Two journalists who led a now-closed Hong Kong online news outlet will hear a verdict in their sedition case on...
Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland and police say he may be extradited to Japan
BERLIN -- Greenland police arrested a prominent environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner on Sunday on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan.Paul Watson...
Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors
VENICE, Italy -- Venice on Sunday wrapped up a pilot program charging day-trippers an entrance fee, more than 2 million euros ($2.2 million)...