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Journalist hit by petrol bomb as Hong Kong protesters defy law

Police fired tear gas and baton-charged the crowds, while some demonstrators threw bricks and petrol bombs at police

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Tear gas fired at protesters in Hong Kong during protests

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday wearing face masks in defiance of colonial-era emergency powers

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Arrests after police charge protesters in Hong Kong

Hong Kong protesters marched in the rain on Sunday while wearing face masks, in defiance against a ban on them that started on Saturday at midnight

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Thousands defy anti-mask law at Hong Kong march

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday wearing face masks in defiance of colonial-era emergency powers which threaten them with a year in prison for hiding their faces.

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Hong Kong: Protesters target station amid anger at face-mask law

Protesters in Hong Kong on Friday (October 4) damaged the Sha Tin Metro station, after the government said it would invoke a British colonial-era law to allow authorities to make regulations.

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Hong Kong government invokes emergency powers to 'end violence'

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she would invoke emergency powers in an effort to "end violence and restore order".

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'There is no endgame': Joshua Wong on the 'infinity war' with China

'There is no endgame': Hong Kong activism leader Joshua Wong speaks to Euronews

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The Hong Kong protests, explained | #TheCube

Numerous protestors told The Cube that they will continue until all their demands are met. "All five and not one less" has become a key rallying cry during the demonstrations.

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Hong Kong police shoot young protester at close range

As China celebrated the 70th anniversary since becoming a communist state, protesters in Hong Kong marched in the streets.

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Hong Kong looks set to spoil China's National Day

"The Communist Party of China does not forget and does not forgive, so don't spoil their 70th anniversary," one expert said.

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Hong Kong protests expected to go ahead on China anniversary despite ban

Pro-democracy protests are expected to take place in Hong Kong on Tuesday - on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Federal Republic. It's in defiance of a ban on the demonstrations taking place having been confirmed by the authorities.

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Police use tear gas at anti-China protest in Hong Kong

A large crowd amassed for a protest rally ahead of Tuesday's 70th anniversary of communist rule in China.

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Hong Kong protests intensify as China communist anniversary looms

Police in Hong Kong on Sunday fired round after round of tear gas at petrol-bomb throwing protesters in clashes and its spread across the main island.

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Hong Kong protests mark fifth anniversary of the Umbrella Movement

And a series of protests for and against Communist Party rulers in Beijing is also planned for the Chinese-ruled city ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic on Tuesday.

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Police fire pepper spray in latest unrest in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police used pepper spray to disperse protesters on Sunday (September 22) as the Chinese-ruled city once again plunged into chaos over the weekend

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Watch: Eyeball drinks on the menu in Hong Kong in honour of protesters

This Hong Kong restaurant is paying tribute to a woman whose eye was injured during pro-democracy protests. The woman became a symbol of alleged police violence during demonstrations.

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Watch: Toymaker documents Hong Kong protests in miniature

With their gas masks and yellow raincoats they look like the average Hong Kong protester – just one-20th the size. The designer has also built miniature road blocks and tear gas canisters.

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Rival groups clash in Hong Kong protests

Pro-democracy and pro-Beijing groups clashed in a shopping mall in Hong Kong on Saturday as unrest over alleged Chinese interference in the territory continued.

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Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong attends presser

Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong attends a news conference in Berlin, Germany.

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Police step up presence after protesters target Hong Kong airport

Tight security has been implemented at Hong Kong International Airport in attempts to prevent another major disruption. Violent protests on Friday led to threats from protesters to block traffic at the transport-hub.