Leader of Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked mass protests

The leader of Hong Kong announced that she is withdrawing an extradition bill that has sparked mass protests across the area.

Leader Carrie Lam, 62, made the announcement Wednesday. A full withdrawal from the bill, which would have allowed people in Hong Kong to be extradited to mainland China, was one of the main demands that demonstrators had.

She had previously suspended the bill in July, although protests continued in the streets.

Lam said in a public announcement Wednesday that although the government had responded to protesters’ demands, it “may...