Hong kongs suspended plans to introduce a controversial new law allowing extraditions to mainland china. The proposals had prompted the biggest protests in the territory for years. The government had previously argued that the extradition bill would plug the loopholes so that the city would not be a safe haven for criminals, following a murder case in taiwan. But critics argued it would expose people in hong kong to chinas unfair justice system. Hong kongs chief executive, carrie lam, said the priority now was to restore peace and order. After repeated internal deliberations over the last two days, i now announced that the government has decided to suspend the legislative amendment exercise. We start argumentation with all sectors of society. Do more explanation work and listen to different views of society. I want to stress that the government is adopting an open mind to heat comprehensively different views in society towards the bill. I want to stress that the government is adopting
Stumbo pleaded not guilty. Their lawyers argue they had no intention of committing any violence. A man convicted of shooting a Dubuque Police officer in 2009 will be in court this afternoon. Afternoon. Eddie chest is being sentenced for the third time. Chest was given two consecutive 25year sentences in 2011 for attempted murder and robbery convictions. He appealed, saying prosecutors breached a plea agreement but a judge upheld the sentence. The court of appeals agreed with chest leading to todays third sentencing. An explosion with Farm Equipment happened in rural dubuque county. County. Multiple Fire Departments were called to the scene. It happened late last night on North Cascade road. When fire crews got there they found a combine, tractor and grain cart in flames. All the equipment is now a total loss, with damages totaling about 750thousand dollars. Employees in cedar rapids are on strike today. They join thousands of fast food workers across the country who are demanding highe
In the morning one person was jumped they required stitches the victim doesnt know why he was attacked he was shoved by a apron and socalled by males. Theres an assault in a bar we received a complaint and we have two beat officers attending to that finest. On 447 broadway at the 230 two females got into a fight and units respond and the issues thats about thirty to 50 people blocking the sidewalk. It sounds like the fight was contained quickly were looking the sidewalk obey blocked and also, they have an unrurjd party bus that was picking up out front. Weve been working with the clubs on broadway they call up and register we go through a brief security plan. I advised the command at the Central Station we have an understanding of what resources we need i contacted a gentleman and waiting to hear from him i have a question were where was the party bus from. The officer didnt say it was out in front of the club. What time was that. Lets see the incident was at the 1 30 so probably betwe
In the morning one person was jumped they required stitches the victim doesnt know why he was attacked he was shoved by a apron and socalled by males. Theres an assault in a bar we received a complaint and we have two beat officers attending to that finest. On 447 broadway at the 230 two females got into a fight and units respond and the issues thats about thirty to 50 people blocking the sidewalk. It sounds like the fight was contained quickly were looking the sidewalk obey blocked and also, they have an unrurjd party bus that was picking up out front. Weve been working with the clubs on broadway they call up and register we go through a brief security plan. I advised the command at the Central Station we have an understanding of what resources we need i contacted a gentleman and waiting to hear from him i have a question were where was the party bus from. The officer didnt say it was out in front of the club. What time was that. Lets see the incident was at the 1 30 so probably betwe
Down on february 23rd on the 230 in the morning one person was jumped they required stitches the victim doesnt know why he was attacked he was shoved by a apron and socalled by males. Theres an assault in a bar we received a complaint and we have two beat officers attending to that finest. On 447 broadway at the 230 two females got into a fight and units respond and the issues thats about thirty to 50 people blocking the sidewalk. It sounds like the fight was contained quickly were looking the sidewalk obey blocked and also, they have an unrurjd party bus that was picking up out front. Weve been working with the clubs on broadway they call up and register we go through a brief security plan. I advised the command at the Central Station we have an understanding of what resources we need i contacted a gentleman and waiting to hear from him i have a question were where was the party bus from. The officer didnt say it was out in front of the club. What time was that. Lets see the incident