Localities – Page 1653 – Prologue Journal

Hong Kong top sports federation threatens to suspend ice hockey body over anthem blunder

Hong Kong Free Press The top sports federation representing Hong Kong at the Olympics has warned that it could suspend the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association (HKIHA) after a blunder that saw a pro-democracy protest song played instead of China’s national anthem at a recent international match. The protest song Glory to Hong Kong was…

2 Hongkongers set to plead guilty to conspiring to wound over Telegram messages about killing police

Hong Kong Free Press Two Hong Kong men are set to plead guilty to conspiring to wound others with intent over discussions on messaging app Telegram, which included talking about stabbing police officers to death. Telegram app. File photo: Amin Moshrefi, via Unsplash. Chan Sze-lok, 36, Lee Ho-yuen, 18, Wong Yuu-ro, 36, and two students…

Hong Kong chief executive John Lee refuses to comment on reports of journalists being tailed

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has refused to comment on reports received by the city’s largest press group that reporters had been followed by unknown men. “I will not spend time to talk about individual self-speculation or perception. But if anybody wants to seek assistance from the police, they can…

Where do babies come from: New exhibition examines the options

Jerusalem Post Ruth Schreiber’s new exhibition spotlights many of the seeming multitude of options for becoming a parent, now facilitated by advances made in the medical and hi-tech fields. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/where-do-babies-come-from-new-exhibition-examines-the-options-689012

Miss Universe contestants bring beauty to Haboydem

Jerusalem Post The Miss Universe contestants modeled clothes at Haboydem, a secondhand clothing store and women’s rehabilitation center that shines a spotlight on social projects in Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/miss-universe-contestants-bring-beauty-to-haboydem-689010

A return trip to the train from Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post According to data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics, during the fourth quarter of 2018 a total of 409,580 passengers traveled from Jerusalem to Ben-Gurion Airport. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/a-return-trip-to-the-train-from-jerusalem-689009

Jerusalem highlights: December 17 – 23

Jerusalem Post What’s new in Israel’s capital in the upcoming week. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/jerusalem-highlights-december-17-23-689008

Understanding Haredi society: Shas and the birth of a rebellion

Jerusalem Post Sephardim, across the spectrum of religious practice, saw in Shas more than just a political party. It wasn’t only a political organization that represented them in the legislature. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/understanding-haredi-society-shas-and-the-birth-of-a-rebellion-689005

The Hullegeb Festival: Breaking out in song

Jerusalem Post Due to take place at various venues around Jerusalem December 22-29, the event offers another opportunity to get a handle on what artistic members of the Ethiopian community have to offer/ https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/the-hullegeb-festival-breaking-out-in-song-689004

Round-up of city affairs

Jerusalem Post The newest information on Jerusalem affairs. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/round-up-of-city-affairs-619891