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Hong Kong Civil Unrest

Rally for democracy in Hong Kong

Thousands protested in Hong Kong on Wednesday pressing China to allow full democracy in the city as a battle intensifies over Beijing's attempts to control the outcome of a planned direct election for the city's leader in 2017. Ref. Source 1

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Attack on editor condemned in Hong Kong

Thousands of protesters rallied outside the Hong Kong's government headquarters on Sunday to condemn a knife attack on a former newspaper editor and to voice support for press freedom amid growing concern over Beijing's influence in the media. Ref. Source 6

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Hong Kong democracy protesters defy calls to disperse

Beijing's refusal to allow a genuine choice of candidates for election in 2017 is behind chaotic scenes. Ref. Source 8

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This is the long awaited time when China's influence is beginning to penetrate the former British ruled Hong Kong and no one likes it - can't blame them either.

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Hong Kong: tear gas used 87 times

POLICE in Hong Kong say tear gas was deployed "87 times" in clashes with pro-democracy protesters as they defended their controversial use of force. Ref. Source 9

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HK leader offers protest talks

HONG Kong's embattled leader says the government will meet with pro-democracy protesters, but refuses to quit despite mounting pressure. Ref. Source 5

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Beijing warns foreign countries not to meddle in Hong Kong:

"Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. "All countries should respect China's sovereignty. And this is also a basic principle governing international relations. I believe for any country, for any society, no one will allow those illegal acts that violate public order." Ref. Source 7

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Hong Kong talks fail to break impasse:

No progress made as student leaders and government officials hold talks aimed at ending street protests. Ref. Source 7