Hong Kong Student Leaders Charged for Roles in Gathering That Led to ‘Umbrella Movement’

By ALAN WONG

Alex Chow, the former leader of the Hong Kong Federation of Students, was charged with unlawful assembly. Nathan Law, the current leader of the federation, was charged with inciting others to take part. Joshua Wong, who co-founded the youth group Scholarism, was charged with both offenses.

Published: August 27, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Bodies of at Least 20 Thought to Be Migrants Are Found in Truck in Austria

By ALISON SMALE

The death toll could be as high as 40 or 50 people, said Hans-Peter Doskozil, the director of police in the eastern state of Burgenland.

Published: August 28, 2015 at 12:00AM

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The 2016 China-Bashing Race

By CAROL GIACOMO

Scott Walker and Donald Trump are eager to criticize China, but they don’t have any smart analysis to offer.

Published: August 27, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Q. and A.: Charles Yang on Greed, Gambling and Turmoil in China’s Markets

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

Mr. Yang discussed the government’s handling of the economy, why greed is not good and what investors might learn from the ancient Taoist philosopher Laotzu.

Published: August 27, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Renewed Scrutiny for Mosque in Spain After Foiled Train Attack

By RAPHAEL MINDER

The authorities say a mosque played a crucial role in the transformation of the suspect, Ayoub El Khazzani, but its members say the preaching there was not to blame.

Published: August 28, 2015 at 12:00AM

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Leader of Hong Kong Protest Is Charged

By REUTERS

The Hong Kong police charged the student protest leader Joshua Wong on Thursday for leading the occupation of a government courtyard last September, which prompted widespread pro-democracy protests.

Published: August 27, 2015 at 12:00AM

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