Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon as latest protests turn violent
China,Hong Kong,Protests,Extradition
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Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannons on Saturday, while protesters launched Molotov cocktails, as anti-government demonstrations that have roiled the territory for months once again turned violent.
Police fired round after round of tear gas as protesters took cover behind umbrellas between the local headquarters of China's People's Liberation Army and government HQ. Protesters also threw bricks at police.
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