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Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam says her decision to withdraw a much loathed extradition bill comes after speaking to people from different backgrounds who advised her that a dialogue would only be possible if a basis was given for it. IMAGES
Hong Kong's unpopular leader Carrie Lam says escalating violence will not make the government "yield to pressure to satisfy the so-called political demands". She was speaking after Monday turned out to to be one of the most violent days of clashes seen since pro-democracy unrest erupted more than five months ago. IMAGES
Pro-democracy lawmakers are dragged out of Hong Kong's legislature by security guards after they heckled the city's pro-Beijing leader for a second day running, the latest outburst of political rancour in the strife-torn city. IMAGES
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says comments by a US senator that the city is becoming a police state are 'irresponsible and unfounded.' US senator Josh Hawley made the warning on Monday, as tens of thousands filled the city's streets calling on Washington to push back against China over sliding freedoms. SOUNDBITE
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says withdrawing a much loathed extradition bill was her government's own decision and that Beijing respected her views and supported her throughout the various stages of the bill. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.