Political advisors and lawmakers vowed to take an active part in resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability to make the "one country, two systems" cause go steadily and far.
Police had always wanted to bring the standoff to an end in a peaceful and humane manner, said Kwok.
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Police officers inspect a damaged police vehicle on Monday after a suicide attack outside the election commission in Kabul, Afghanistan. [Photo/Agencies]
Pollard said the emergence of a variety of talent hubs in China was being driven by a number of factors, the most prominent being a string of supportive measures from local regulators, government and businesses to attract and retain financial specialists.
Police said dive teams deployed in the waters around the island, which is also known by its Maori name of Whakaari, had not found anything and would try again on Saturday.
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Police say they found no witnesses or evidence that back up the initial reports.
Police in Chengdu, Sichuan province, called for people to report illegal drones whenever they spot one flying in the clearance protection zone of the city's airport.
Police make country's biggest counterfeit bust
Players for the US women's national soccer team have filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit seeking pay that is equitable to that of their male counterparts.