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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Wednesday delivered her annual policy speech which has been postponed after she was ordered to travel to mainland China for meetings with central government officials in October. The address was delivered at the Legislative Council chamber with no attendance from pro-democracy lawmakers - all of whom have tendered their resignation earlier this month after the ousting of four of their colleagues by pro-Beijing authorities. IMAGES
Hong Kong's embattled leader abandons a State of the Union-style speech after she was heckled by rowdy opposition lawmakers during chaotic scenes inside the city's legislature. The speech by chief executive Carrie Lam was billed as an attempt to win hearts and minds after four months of seething pro-democracy protests. IMAGES
Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam abandons a State of the Union-style speech after she was heckled by opposition lawmakers during chaotic scenes inside the city's legislature. IMAGES
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam reiterates that her government is "very confident" to cope with the unrest in the city, when asked if she would engage the the Chinese military for assistance. A brief appearance by Chinese soldiers on Hong Kong's streets over the weekend -- supposedly to cleanup debris -- had fuelled concerns that Beijing could intervene militarily to end the crisis. IMAGES
Hong Kong's chief executive says protesters occupying Polytechnic University have no option but to surrender if there were to be a peaceful resolution to a three-day standoff. 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.
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