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1 arrested after protesters damage Hong Kong legislature [typo?]
HONG KONG (AP) -- Police said they have arrested at least 13 people for Monday's pro-democracy protests, including one man accused of storming into Hong Kong's legislature building in a break-in involving hundreds of protesters who vandalized offices and the main chamber.
m'k. 13 out of "hundreds of thousands"
The local man surnamed Poon was arrested in Mong Kok for assaulting police, criminal destruction, misconduct in public places and forced entry of the Legislative Council Complex, police said late Wednesday night.

The 12 others, including 11 men and one woman, were arrested in connection with a different protest that took place Monday morning.

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Police also announced two other [!] sets of arrests Wednesday.

They said five [5] men and one [1] woman were arrested for various incidents during a public meeting on Sunday, when supporters of police staged a large rally. Some clashed with anti-government protesters and members of the news media. They were charged with possession of offensive weapons, assault causing bodily harm, common assault and fighting in a public place.

Also Wednesday, police said eight [8] people had been arrested for posting personal data about police officers on the internet as massive protests against the government and police were held in recent weeks.

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Protesters are demanding an independent investigation into the crackdown, which was harsher than usual for Hong Kong. Police have said it was justified after some protesters turned violent.
Mueller is free.

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Wed Jul 3rd, 2019 at 07:27:33 PM EST
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UK summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong dispute
"I ordered chamomile, not darjeeling, Ming."

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Wed Jul 3rd, 2019 at 09:09:25 PM EST
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m'k. AP reporting branched to pathos.
Protesters say storming of legislature born of desperation
files exclusive interview with student leadership, cannot "independently verify" all three (3) fatalities, (2 suicides) attributable to HK revolutionary struggle for democracy. Syndication developing ...
MEANWHILE
In Hong Kong, colonial flag still a symbol of prized values
undermines democratic leadership strategy and goals
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I have never visited HK. I've had no desire to visit HK, but I've made the acquaintance of migratory "Hongkongers" in NYC and London, UK. Incredulouw, yeah, I did a brief tour of HK public data beginning with GINI calculations since 1980, GDP and trade balances (HKMA:USD), historical industrial policy, HK SAR demographic and net migration estimates. Provisional conclusion: AP story unexpectedly yet deftly summarizes British SOP, residual economic impairments. Democracy indeed is not well understood.

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Fri Jul 5th, 2019 at 07:19:51 PM EST
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Hong Kongers with UK passport seek right to stay [in UK]  - video
So yeah, I checked out current uk.gov advisory on qualifications and relief, too. Sad.

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Fri Jul 5th, 2019 at 07:38:02 PM EST
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meaningful vote on 'no-amendment' deal with freedom fighters, Beijing developing ...

Lam says Hong Kong bill is 'dead' but unclear if demand met 'face time'

Leaders of the monthlong protest movement vowed to keep up pressure until the legislation is officially revoked.


Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.
by Cat on Tue Jul 9th, 2019 at 06:03:26 AM EST
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