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Thursday 3 December 2020
It is one step on a programme to send a manned mission to the satellite.
The move follows a resolution passed in Beijing partly aimed to combat supporters of Hong Kong independence.
Companies and individuals who breach the new export control law could face criminal charges.
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers defied a ban on rallies in June to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests.
Beijing claims most of the South China Sea through a vague delineation based on maps from the 1940s.
The Chinese capital reported 21 cases today, down from 31 yesterday.
The Chinese capital has enacted a number of measures to limit travel in and out of the city.
Officials have said they plan to carry out virus tests on 46,000 residents in the immediate area of the outbreak.
A new cluster is linked to a wholesale food market.
The law was approved by Hong Kong legislators on Thursday.
TikTok initially denied it removed the clip but later admitted it, claiming it was done in human error.
It follows five months of unrest from pro-democracy protesters.
Hong Kong asked international experts to assist in reviewing the force’s response to protests.
The protests have been sparked by years of rising anger over Beijing’s influence.
Anti-Beijing demonstrations have rocked Hong Kong in recent weeks.
People took to the streets en masse to protest a new law that would allow extradition to China from Hong Kong.
Meng Wanzhou faces US fraud charges related to alleged sanctions-breaking dealings with Iran.
The carrier will reduce the frequency of the flights from October.
A man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
A man has been arrested after the incident and is belived to have injuries to his hand.
The Greystones golfer finished four shots off the Swede, who claimed his first European Tour victory.
Few details were released about the bus crash, but a now-deleted tweet claimed that 30 had died.
It was Kim’s first trip abroad since taking power in North Korea.
“They are chasing people away from apartments and smashing things.”
Lunar Palace simulates a long-term space mission to the moon.
Relations between the two governments have been warmer than expected since Trump took over the presidency.
The country has plans to get to Mars by 2020.
Nine of those found guilty were medallists in 2008.
Two years later investigators are no closer to discovering what became of the missing plane.
One supporter had travelled from Inner Mongolia for the chance to see Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho.
It was announced by the International Olympic Committee last week 31 athletes from six sports could be banned from competing in Rio.
The victim is accosted by an apparently drunken man while other guests and even hotel staff walk blithely past.
The American athlete could become the oldest swimmer to ever win a gold medal at this summer’s Olympics.
The warning was first issued by the US embassy.
In some parts of the city smog has reached levels 17 times the recommended limit from the World Health Organisation.
Meanwhile, the Irish men’s 4x400m relay team have set a new national record.
Olympian Ashton Eaton is feeling the benefits of a prototype made by Nike.
Kenya’s Julius Yego won gold at the World Championships.
Ben Reynolds, Ciara Everard and Kelly Proper were unable to progress at the Bird’s Nest.
THIS YEAR HAS given us a lot of unexpected things, but one of the bigger cultural changes of 2020 has been the wide-scale move to working from home.
Writing in TheJournal.ie today, Arlene Vithaldas of the UCC Academy argues that it’s time for society to change its view of a workplace that includes commuting to offices.
Some people have found that working from home has given them more time, because they don’t have to commute both ways or end up getting stuck in the office after hours.
However, others miss the collaborative nature and social aspect of being in the office, as well as the chance to regularly be in urban centres where offices tend to be located.
Today we’re asking: Do you enjoy working remotely?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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Xi Jinping warns of 'smashed' bodies and 'bones ground to powder' as Hong Kong protests continue
He made the comments during a visit to Nepal at the weekend.