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Border closures, curfews and bans on sale of alcohol announced as tens of thousands are expected to march amid wave of turmoil
A small band of anti-government protesters, their numbers diminished by surrenders and failed escape attempts, remained holed up at a Hong Kong university early Wednesday as they braced for the endgame in a police siege of the campus.
Throughout the world, the media televise weekly reports on the protests in Hong Kong. Developments have remained highly visible, courtesy of regular demonstrations that take place like clockwork, every weekend in the business district of the city.
It's like something out of a movie.
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About 100 anti-government protesters remained holed up at a Hong Kong university Tuesday, their choices dwindling along with their food supplies as they braced for the endgame in a police siege of the campus that entered its third day.
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The last few days have seen scenes of utter carnage appearing on social media round the world as Hong Kong authorities (with the 'generous support' of the PLA) have fought with students at various universities.
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... of Hong Kong university after worst night of violence saw petrol bombs hurled at officers, building set ablaze and home-made gas canister bombs spotted
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After nearly six months of protests in Hong Kong, the weekend demonstrations - which more closely resemble street skirmishes between black-clad protesters and the cops - have grown increasingly violent, people are being seriously wounded and even kil
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