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Prosecutors didn't give any reasons for the transfer but a move to a higher court usually reflects the seriousness of the case.

"If they really wanted to catch those attackers they could," he said. "There were many people filmed that night but they've only arrested six people so far ..."

The data showed a deepening impact from trade tensions between the U.S. and China and between Japan and neighboring South Korea.

Protesters over the weekend threw firebombs as police sent tear gas into crowds.

75 minutes after the previously scheduled start of the lengthy address, Lam delivered it via video link.